Lot 1315
Split Circular Grid - 14-Section (Weiss TR-G34), sharp complete strike ties 24c purple (153), on 1873 blue folded letter to Spain, red "New York Paid All Jan 4" exchange c.d.s., endorsed "per "Bremen" via Southampton, various transit markings including red "PD" handstamp, Cadiz 1873 arrival backstamp; stamp llifted, reperfed and placed back on cover, still a Very Fine and scarce 24¢ use at double the 12¢ NGU closed mail rate.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS NYFM, THIS BEING THE ONLY 24¢ USE AND A CHOICE STRIKE.
Expertization: 2006 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Weiss, Mercedes
Carried on the NGL Line "Bremen" that departed New York on January 4 and arrived at Southampton on January 15, 1873.
Illustrated in Weiss NYFM on page 359.
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