Elaborate Positive Geometric, choice bold strike on 1873, 30¢ black, some light tiny creases, an Extremely Fine strike, ex-Weiss, illustrated in Weiss on page 137. Scott No. 165. Weiss No. GE-EP12  Estimate $300 - 400. This is perhaps the finest recorded strike of this rare cancel with such a crisp early strike. It is also the only recorded strike on the 30¢ value. $0 (Image)

Elaborate Positive Geometric, two central strikes tie 3¢ green (158) and 6¢ dull pink (159), horizontal pairs of each, on 1875 cover to Pont d'Ain, France, red "New York 'Paid' May 18" exchange c.d.s., forwarded upon arrival to Paris, Calais (5.30.75) entry c.d.s. and matching "P.D." framed h.s. also ties 6¢ pair, various backstamps include Pont d'Ain (5.31) and Paris (6.1); few slightly toned perfs and trivial edgewear; a Very Fine double 9¢ treaty rate usage, ex-Richards. Scott No. 158, 159. Weiss No. GE-EP9  Estimate $750 - 1,000. References: Illustrated in Hargest book. $0 (Image)