Lot
1698 
Circle of Wedges, two strikes tie 6¢ carmine (148) and 24¢ purple (153), faded, on 1872 blue folded cover to France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Aug 24" exchange cds, red London (9.5.72) transit, red "PD" oval handstamp, reverse with Bordeaux (9.6) and Angoulens (9.6) backstamps, Fine and rare 24¢ use, ex-Gibson, Ainsworth, Richardson. Weiss No. TR-W2 Estimate $500 - 750.
The 30¢ in postage overpays the 26¢ fourth progression rate to France for 20-30 grams. The sender was apparently confused as the rates jump from 26¢ to 36¢. Illustrated in Weiss NYFM on page 382.
Realized: $425