Lot
694 
8-Point Circled Star, two strikes tie 3¢ green (158) pair and 12¢ blackish violet (162) on 1874 cover to London, England, red "New York Aug 8" exchange cds also ties stamps, carried by Cunard Line Java from New York to Queenstown arriving Aug. 17th, red London Paid (8.18) arrival cds; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., a scarce franking for three-times the 6¢ treaty rate, ex Vlissingen-Waud, Boker. Weiss No. ST-8P3 Estimate $300 - 400.