Lot 1165
Elaborate Negative Geometric (Weiss GE-EN2), complete sharp strike ties 2¢ brown (157) and 7¢ vermilion (160), radiant color, on 1875 folded letter to Havre, France at the 9¢ treaty rate, endorsed "Steamer 'Cuba' ", red Havre (5.18) entry datestamp and matching "PD" framed h.s., Very Fine and choice strike. Estimate $500 - 750
Carried on the last voyage of the Cunard Line "Cuba" that departed New York on May 5 and arrived at Queenstown on May 16.
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Realized $280 |