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