Lot
1109 
Elaborate Positive Geometric, three strikes tie 2¢ brown (157) and 3¢ green (158), pair of each, on 1875 cover from New York to Havana, Cuba, manuscript "Crescent City" routing, handstamped "NA 1RL" reales due rating for inland postage, reverse with Havana (5.12) arrival cds and blue recipients May 13, 1875 oval, includes original letter from the American Bank Note Co. quoting prices for a proposed label; toning on some perfs, minor opening faults at top of envelope, Fine and scarce use. Weiss Nos. GE-EP9 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450
Lot
1110
Elaborate Positive Geometric, bold strike ties 10¢ brown (161), exceptionally well centered, on clean 1875 folded letter to London, England, red "New York 'SUP Paid' Jul" supplementary mail type E cds, red London (8.10.75) arrival cds, a Very Fine and scarce supplementary mail use. Weiss Nos. GE-EP3 Estimate $500 - 750.
The 10¢ postage prepays the 5¢ UPU rate plus 5¢ supplementary fee.
Lot
1111
Elaborate Positive Geometric, two bold strikes tie 3¢ green (158) and 5¢ Taylor (179) together on Jan. 8, 1876 cover to Paris, France, red "New-York Jan 8" exchange cds and blue Paq. Fr. Brest (1.19) postmarks each tie stamp; cover with small mended tear at top, minor spindle hole, Very Fine appearance, an unusual combination of stamps. Weiss Nos. GE-EP4 Estimate $300 - 400.
The 5¢ G.P.U. rate had just come into effect on January 1, eliminating the 9¢ French mail rate. The only rate this would have paid was double the 4¢ open mail rate by American packet via England, made obsolete 15 months earlier. It is most likely an early misinterpretation of the G.P.U. rate.
Lot 1112 o
Elaborate Star, intense strike in vivid red on 12¢ blackish violet (162), well centered with prooflike color and impression, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2000 P.F. certificate.Weiss Nos. ST-8P11 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $260
Lot
1113
Fouled Anchor, bold strike duplexed with "New York Mar 30" cds that ties 10¢ brown (161) horizontal pair, on 1875 cover to Havana, Cuba, endorsed "Pr. Steamer City of Merida", black "2" reales due handstamp for inland postage, blue (4.5.75) merchant arrival backstamp, original thick contents accompany; some minor edge flaws, Fine and scarce. Weiss Nos. RE-E4 Estimate $500 - 750.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR NYFM CANCEL.
The 20¢ postage prepays double the 10¢ American packet rate.
Realized: $475
Lot 1114 o
Four Bar Grid, bold strike in vivid red on 90¢ carmine (155), nicely centered, radiant color and crisp white paper, remarkably fresh and Very Fine.Weiss Nos. TR-G6 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $270
Lot 1115 o
Intricate Geometric, sharp strike cancels 15¢ yellow orange (163), bright color, mounted on small piece with rest of design traced, bright and fresh, a Very Fine strike.Weiss Nos. GE-EN1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot
1116
Intricate Star Geometric, bold strike ties 6¢ dull rose (159), corner crease, on 1875 yellow cover to Belgium, reverse with New York station "A" duplex, red "New York Direct Service Feb 27" exchange cds, two-line "Insufficiently Prepaid" handstamp crossed out in blue crayon, Anvers (3.16.75) and Liege (3.16) backstamps; most of flap missing, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Ainsworth. Weiss Nos. ST-4P2 Estimate $500 - 750.
This cover was correctly prepaid for the 6¢ direct mail rate to Belgium (effective July 1, 1873 to June 30, 1875). The exchange office was apparently confused and originally marked it "Insufficently Prepaid" for the 8¢ closed mail rate via England, but realized their error and crossed it out in blue crayon.
Realized: $475
Lot
1117
Intricate Star Geometric with outer ring, two clear strikes tie 3¢ green (158), pair and single, on 1875 cover to Pont d'Ain, France, red "New York 'Paid' Jan 13" exchange cds, blue "Etats Unis, Paq. Fr. Brest" (1.26.75) French packet cds and small red "PD" framed handstamp ties single, Pont D'Ain (1.27) arrival backstamp; stamps barely affected from placement near top edge of cover, a Very Fine and scarce use, ex-Stafford, Weiss, Andromeda. Weiss Nos. ST-8P7 Estimate $400 - 600.
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY SIX RECORDED ST-8P7 COVERS.
The routing instruction of per "Algeria" was not followed, cover actually carried on French Line "St. Laurent" that arrived at Harve, France on January 25, 1875.
Lot
1118
Multi-Point Star within Star, perfect bold strike ties 1¢ ultramarine (156) on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Germany, red "New York May 21" exchange cds, 1874 message, a Very Fine use at the 2¢ postal card treaty rate. Weiss Nos. ST-MP3 Estimate $200 - 300.
Carried on Hapag Line "Pommerania" that arrived at Plymouth on May 31, 1874.
Realized: $180