Lot 1326
Circle of Wedges with Patent Pin (Weiss TR-S2), intense bold strike ties 6¢ carmine (148), deep rich color with a sharp impression, on cover to London, England, red "New York Jun 29" exchange c.d.s., red London (7.12.71) arrival c.d.s.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED TR-S2 COVERS.
Provenance: Weiss, Ainsworth, Kirke
Carried on the first voyage of Inman Line "Koeln" that departed New York on June 29 and arrived at Southampton on July 13, 1871.
Illustrated in Weiss NYFM on page 266.
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