Lot 174 o
Star Within Star in Circle, near complete strike in red on 1873, 6¢ dull pink (159) horizontal pair, well centered within wide margins, small tear in right stamp, Very Fine and attractive pair; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Weiss No. ST-MP3 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot 175 o
Star Within Star in Circle, remarkable bold strike in red on 12¢ blackish violet (162), large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, illustrated in Weiss on page 208.; with 1996 and 2003 P.F. certificates.Weiss No. ST-MP3 Estimate $500 - 750.
A STUNNING GEM STRIKE OF THIS RED NY SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL CANCEL ON THE 12¢ BLACKISH VIOLET BANKNOTE.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 176 o
Starburst, full strike in red on 24¢ purple (153), excellent centering within balanced margins, strong color and impression, trivial tiny corner crease at bottom left, a Very Fine and choice strike.Weiss No. ST-MP5 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $475