Intricate Star Geometric, bold strike ties 6¢ dull rose (159), corner crease, on 1875 yellow cover to Belgium, reverse with New York station "A" duplex, red "New York Direct Service Feb 27" exchange cds, two-line "Insufficiently Prepaid" handstamp crossed out in blue crayon, Anvers (3.16.75) and Liege (3.16) backstamps; most of flap missing, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Ainsworth. Weiss Nos. ST-4P2 Estimate $500 - 750. This cover was correctly prepaid for the 6¢ direct mail rate to Belgium (effective July 1, 1873 to June 30, 1875). The exchange office was apparently confused and originally marked it "Insufficently Prepaid" for the 8¢ closed mail rate via England, but realized their error and crossed it out in blue crayon. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Apr-26-2015, 23:59:00 EST
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Intricate Star Geometric with outer ring
Sale No: 60
Lot No:1117
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Cat No:158
Intricate Star Geometric with outer ring, two clear strikes tie 3¢ green (158), pair and single, on 1875 cover to Pont d'Ain, France, red "New York 'Paid' Jan 13" exchange cds, blue "Etats Unis, Paq. Fr. Brest" (1.26.75) French packet cds and small red "PD" framed handstamp ties single, Pont D'Ain (1.27) arrival backstamp; stamps barely affected from placement near top edge of cover, a Very Fine and scarce use, ex-Stafford, Weiss, Andromeda. Weiss Nos. ST-8P7 Estimate $400 - 600. THE EARLIEST OF ONLY SIX RECORDED ST-8P7 COVERS. The routing instruction of per "Algeria" was not followed, cover actually carried on French Line "St. Laurent" that arrived at Harve, France on January 25, 1875. $0 (Image)