The February Sale

Pittsburgh, Pa. "Shield with Fancy Stars and Stripes" Machine Cancel, couple flaws, clear strike with matching bold "Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug 12, 1 P.M." framed datestampon cover to Waterford, Ireland , bold red "New York, Aug 14" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Cuba from New York Aug. 14th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 24th, Waterford (8.25) arrival backstamp; slightly rough opening at top with small tear at top, Very Fine and striking use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $2,000 - 3,000.

A REMARKABLE USE OF THIS RARE EARLY FANCY MACHINE POSTMARK TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION.

This is the only recorded 6¢ Bank Note cover with the scarce Goff-Hursy patented machine cancel with Shield design. There are only three recorded foreign mail uses, two 7¢ Bank Note uses to Germany and the 6¢ cover here.