Lot 1944
War Dept., 1875, 3¢ red on blue (UO54), postmarked by "Phila. & Cape May Agt. Feb 28" R.P.O. duplex to Washington, D.C., railway signal service return stationery, 3¢ brown (J3) postage due tied to entire by purple "Sec A, Mar 1" rectangle postmark in Washington, D.C.; cover with edge faults that include tears, Fine, sender short paid the double 3¢ first class letter rate by 3¢.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED OFFICIAL STATIONERY USAGES WITH POSTAGE DUE STAMPS.
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| Realized $900 |
