Lot 1759
1893, 8¢ Columbian, used with 3¢ and 6¢ Columbians (232, 235), tied by bold strikes of "New York, Reg" oval cancellations on 2¢ Columbian entire to Germany, matching "New York N.Y., Reg'y. Div., 4-22, 1893" oval postmark, New York "City" registry exchange label (FX-NY1b), Hamburg (5.3) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 236 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $270
Lot 1760
1893, 15¢ Columbian, used with 1¢-2¢, 5¢ and 10¢ Columbians (231-232, 234, 237), single of each, 2¢ nat. s.e., all tied by partial strikes of "Chicago" handstamp on registered patented photo manila mailer to Germany, two strikes of magenta "Registered, Nov 14 1893, Chicago, Ill" three-line postmark, New York (11.16) transit backstamps and New York 'City' registry label (FX-NY1b) affixed; small edge tear and part of flap missing, a Very Fine and interesting use.Scott No. 238 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
Lot 1761
1893, 15¢ Columbian, used with 2¢, 4¢, 6¢-8¢ Columbians (231, 233, 235-236), all tied by "New York Apr 14 '93" duplex on legal-size preprinted Warnier & David correspondence envelope to Paris, France, fresh and Very Fine combination use.Scott No. 238 Estimate $300 - 400.