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Lot 1150



Cross Roads within Segmented Ring (Weiss GE-S2), sharp complete strike ties 6¢ carmine (148), rich color, on 1872 orange buff cover to Germany at the 6¢ direct mail rate, red "New York Paid All Direct May 2" exchange c.d.s., red "Hamburg Franco" (5.15.72) transit; some soiling at bottom edge, still a Very Fine strike.
Estimate $400 - 500

ONE OF THE FINEST GE-S2 STRIKES, OF WHICH ONLY 8 COVERS ARE KNOWN.

Provenance: Landau

Carried on Hapag Line "Holsati" that arrived at Plymouth on May 12, 1872.


 
Realized $270



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