Lot 1261
"N" in Circle (Weiss RE-L5 unlisted), central strike ties two 6¢ dull rose (159) singles, on 1874 yellow cover to Paris, France, red "New York 'P.D. 6' May 2" exchange c.d.s., red London (5.12.74) transit and matching "PD" in circle h.s., Calais (5.13) entry c.d.s., Paris (5.13) arrival backstamp; some staining at left, Fine and rare.
Estimate $300 - 400
THIS IS THE EARLIEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS NEW NYFM CANCEL.
This new NYFM cancel was documented in the U.S. Cancellation Club News (Aug 2007 p. 104-5). This cancel is recorded used from May 2 to July 11, 1874.
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| Realized $160 |
