Lot 1299
Eight-Segment Circular Grid (Weiss TR-G23), bold strike ties 10¢ brown (161), deep rich color, on 1874 folded letter to France, endorsed "pr. Europe", red "New York Feb 21" exchange c.d.s., blue Brest (3.4.74) entry c.d.s. and matching "5" decimes due rating h.s., Aniane (3.5) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750
WEISS REPORTS ONLY TWO OTHER EXAMPLES OF TR-G23.
Carried by French Line "Europe" that arrived on February 21, 1874.
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Realized $290 |