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