Lot
1399 
Elaborate Negative Geometric, sharp strike ties 1873, 6¢ dull pink, rich color, on light blue folded cover to London, England, red "New York Mar 27" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Inman Line City of Chester from New York to Queenstown arriving Apr. 5th, red London Paid (4.5); vertical file fold barely affects 6¢, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 159. Weiss No. GE-EN2 Estimate $200 - 300.
This is the earliest recorded example of this NYFM cancel, recorded from Mar. 27th to May 12th, 1875.
Realized: $145