Elaborate Positive Geometric, two strikes tie 1873, 2¢ brown, two singles, and 6¢ dull pink, on 1875 cover to Rome, Italy, perfect bold strike of "New York Paid All Br. Transit Apr 21" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Russia from New York Apr. 21st to Queenstown arriving Apr. 30th; small stamp flaws from edge placement, minor edge mending, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 157 (2), 159. Weiss No. GE-EP10  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Elaborate Positive Geometric, worn strike ties 1873, 1¢ ultramarine on 1¢ postal card to Weidenthal, Germany, red "New York P.O. Dec 16" exchange cds, upon arrival forwarded with Weidenthal (12.29) datestamp to Frankenstein (12.30) arrival, 1875 message, Very Fine. Scott No. 156 + UX3. Weiss No. GE-EP4  Estimate $200 - 300. This is the earliest recorded example of this NYFM cancel, recorded from Dec. 16th to Sep. 1876. $0 (Image)

Elaborate Positive Geometric, bold strike duplex with "New York Oct 18" cds ties two 1873, 10¢ brown singles on 1875 folded letter to Acapulco, Mexico, endorsed per "S.S. 'Colon' ", Very Fine; with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 161. Weiss No. GE-EP3  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)