Lot 1323
Grid - 23 Sections (Weiss TR-G41B), perfect detailed strike ties 7¢ vermilion (149), radiant color, on clean cover to Germany, endorsed per "Str Wiser", red "New York Paid All Direct Jul 9" exchange c.d.s., clear strike of red "Bremen Franco" (7.21.71) transit, Menslage (7.22) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice, accompanied by Weiss exhibit tracing.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED TR-G41B COVERS.
Provenance: Weiss
Carried on NGL Line "Weser" II that arrived at Southampton on July 19, 1871. This was an early use of the 7¢ value, which was released in May 1871 for the 7¢ North German Union treaty rate.
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