Lot 1256
Negative "H" in Circle (Weiss RE-L1), fine strike ties 10¢ brown (150) on 1873 folded cover to Mexico, endorsed "via Progresso, Cleopatra", "New York May 1" c.d.s., black Mexican "2" reales due rating, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY NINE RECORDED RE-L1 COVERS.
Provenance: Bitgood, Kirke
Carried by the Alexandre Line "Cleopatra" that departed New York May 1, 1873 and arrived at Progresso, Mexico on May 17. Weiss incorrectly listed this cover in his book as a May 4, but is actually May 1 and tied for earliest strike.
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