Lot 212
[To England] 1870, 6¢ carmine (148), tied by bold strike of NYFM negative "H" (Weiss RE-L1) on 1873 folded cover to London, England, red "New York May 17" exchange cds, endorsed "p Wiser", red London (5.28.73) arrival cds; 6¢ perf flaws and preuse crease, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS CANCEL ON TRANSATLANTIC MAIL.
Provenance: Gibson
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| Realized $150 |
