Lot 1833
2¢ brown, 3¢ green (157, 158), single 2¢ and four 3¢ tied by NYFM May 11 duplex (Wiess GE-EP5) on double rate 1875 cover from New York to Havana, Cuba, red twoline "Returned for Postage", two additional 3¢ green (158) added and tied by NYFM geometric cancellation (Weiss GE-EP3), manuscript "St. Cuba" routing, handstamped "3" reales due rating, recipients May 18, 1875 backstamp, includes original enclosures; toning on some perfs and slightly rough opening, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL NYFM USAGE BEARING TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF NYFM CANCELLATIONS.
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| Realized $5,500 |
