Lot 1210
1861 (Dec. 7) Chicago Ill. to Fort Jefferson at Tortugas, Fla., forwarded to Washington, yellow envelope bearing two 3¢ dull red (26) singles tied together by blue grids and bit of black cork, addressed to Lt. Graham, matching Chicago c.d.s., endorsed "via Havana, By the U.S. Mail Steamer Marion to sail from New York August 3d" across top, readdressed "Care of the Adjt. General" to Washington, clear "U.S. Ship 3 cts." oval handstamp, Washington Dec. 7 1861 backstamp; Very Fine, an excellent war-related ship cover.
Estimate 600 - 800
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| Realized $475 |
