Lot 1192
Elaborate Positive Geometric (Weiss GE-EP5), three strikes duplexed with "New York Apr 22" c.d.s. tie 2¢ brown (157) and 3¢ green (158), six overlapped singles, on double rate 1875 cover to Havana, Cuba, manuscript "Per S.S. City of Vera Cruz", handstamped "3" reales due rating, recipients Apr. 27 backstamp, includes original two and three page business letters from Tobacco merchant C.H. Spitzner (red corner card); toning on some perfs and at top of envelope, Fine and scarce franking of the 20¢ double rate.
Estimate $500 - 750
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| Realized $550 |
