Lot
1152 
1871, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. printing, tied by perfect bold strike of NYFM Star (Weiss ST-5P1) on circa 1871 cover to Germany, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Oct 28" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Algeria to G.B., Leipsig (11.12) arrival backstamp, a Very Fine and rare strike, One of the finest strikes of this early NYFM fancy design, ex-Mercedes. Scott No. 149 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $400