Lot 1924
Post Office Dept., 1873, 6¢ black (O50), tied on legal size cover by "Washington, D.C. Jul 16" (1873) duplexed grid to the Holyoke, Mass. Postmaster, P.O. Dept. Return Letter Office corner card with printed rosette; rough opening at top with minor repair, Fine, double the 3¢ first class letter rate.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 6¢ POST OFFICE 1873 ISSUE.
This cover can be dated to 1873 by the small (24mm) Washington D.C. c.d.s. that was used only in 1873. The printed rosette signified a returned letter with valuable contents.
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