Lot 1159
Circular Geometric (Weiss GE-C7), central strike in red ties 2¢ brown (157) and 10¢ brown (161) on cover to Chesire, England, red "New York Supplementary Mail May 16" type D c.d.s.; small stain and small piece of flap missing, otherwise Very Fine, 12¢ postage prepaid the 6¢ treaty rate plus 6¢ supplementary fee. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL USES OF GE-C7, WHICH HAVE RED STRIKES.
Cover carried on White Star Line "Adriatic" that arrived at Queenstown on May 25, 1874.
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Realized $1,400 |