Lot 1937
War Dept., 1873, 1¢ rose (O83), tied through perfs by cross roads cancel on a 1¢ War on manila (WO46) wrapper with matching cancel to Montreal, Canada, manuscript corner card "OCSO / OB" for the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Official Business; light stain below indicia, Very Fine, double the 1¢ third class special treaty rate to Canada.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
THE ONLY RECORDED WAR USAGE TO CANADA AND THE ONLY WRAPPER TO CANADA AS WELL.
Expertization: 1998 P.S.E. Certificate.
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