Lot 1280
Cross (Weiss TR-C8), two strikes tie 6¢ dull rose (159) and 24¢ purple (153) on 1876 cover to Annecy, France, red "New York Jul 15" exchange c.d.s. ties stamps and additional strike adjacent, blue Brest (7.26.76) entry c.d.s., Annecy (7.27) arrival backstamp; 24¢ light crease, bottom corner tears, a Very Fine use. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
ONE OF THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF TR-C8 ON COVER.
Expertization: 1960 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Landau
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Realized $3,000 |