Elaborate Positive Geometric, sharp strikes tie 3¢ green (158), pre-use fault, and 6¢ dull rose (159), both with rich colors, on 1875 folded letter to Lyon, France at the 9¢ treaty rate, endorsed "p. 'Rhein Amerique' ", red "New York 'Paid' May 15" exchange cds, blue Brest (5.26) entry cds ties 3¢ and small red "PD" framed handstamp, Lyon (5.27) arrival backstamp, clean and Very Fine use, ex-Noel, Richards. Weiss No. GE-EP9  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Elaborate Positive Geometric, bold strike ties 6¢ dull rose (159) on 1875 cover to London, England, red "New York P.O. Jun 2" exchange cds, bold London (6.12.75) arrival c.d.s., flap with blue "Cunard Steam Ship, Bothnia" seal, Very Fine, ex-Kirke, Richards. Weiss No. GE-EP10  Estimate $300 - 400. Carried on the Cunard Line "Bothnia" that arrived at Queenstown on June 11, 1875. Note the close spacing of the wedges. $0 (Image)