Lot 1914
Navy Dept., 1873, 3¢ ultramarine (O37), tied on cover by "Insufficiently Paid" handstamp from New Orleans, La. to Portsmouth, N.H., New Orleans Oct 9 c.d.s. on reverse, no corner card, sender was attempting an illegitimate private use of an official stamp, Fine and rare. Estimate 750 - 1,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO COVERS WITH INSUFFICIENTLY PAID RECORDED ON OFFICIAL STAMPS.
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Realized $800 |