Lot 1746
Justice Dept., 1873, 2¢ purple (O26), tied by grid cancel on legal size cover from Washington, D.C. to Clarksburg, W.V., certification by Chief Clerk that no written matter was enclosed, illustrated corner card featuring the crimson seal of the Dept of Justice; heavy cover restoration and stamp fault, Very Fine appearance, double the 1¢ circular rate (1¢ per 2 oz.).
Estimate 750 - 1,000
OF THE NINE RECORDED 2¢ JUSTICE COVERS, THIS IS THE ONLY ONE PAYING THE CIRCULAR RATE.
Provenance: Ackerman
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| Realized $800 |
