Lot 1196
Elaborate Positive Geometric (Weiss GE-EP8), choice strike ties 6¢ dull rose (159), straight edge at left, on 1875 cover to Mainz, Germany, New York June 19 station D backstamp, red "New York Jun 24" exchange c.d.s., forwarded after arrival with Germany 10pf tied by Mainz (7.9.75) c.d.s.; slightly rough opening at bottom, still a Very Fine and scarce mixed franking use. Scott 159. Estimate $750 - 1,000
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY SEVEN RECORDED GE-EP8 USAGES.
Provenance: Beals, Weiss, Ainsworth
This cover was carried on the NGL Line's "Suevia" that arrived at Plymouth, England on July 5, 1875.
Illustrated in Weiss NYFM on page 129.
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Realized $575 |