Lot 1177
Geometrics (Weiss GE-EN8), two intense strikes tie 6¢ dull rose (159) and 12¢ dark violet (162) singles, both well centered, on double-weight 1874 cover to Paris, France, red "New York 'Paid' Sep 16" exchange c.d.s., red "2" marking for double-weight, Calais (9.28) entry c.d.s. and matching framed "PD" handstamp, Paris (9.28) arrival backstamp; Very Fine.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
A CHOICE USE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL TO FRANCE AT DOUBLE THE SCARCE 9¢ TREATY RATE.
Provenance: Weiss, Ainsworth
The 18¢ postage prepaid the 15-30 gram double 9¢ French mail rate of the 1874 Convention effective August 1, 1874 to December 31, 1875. Carried on the Cunard Line "Cuba" that arrived at Queenstown, Ireland on September 27, 1874.
Illustrated in Weiss NYFM on page 100.
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