Lot 1757

Justice Dept., 1873, 6¢ purple (O28), tied on 1875 cover by "Washington, D.C. May 16" duplex with cork cancel to Saginaw, Michigan on an obsolete free frank envelope with stamp affixed over the space for the clerk's signature, ornate "Department of Justice" corner card; stamp with upper left corner missing, otherwise Very Fine and clean, 2-times the 3¢ first class letter rate. Scott $800
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Realized $650 |