Lot 3401
Interior Dept., 1873, 6¢ vermilion (O18), tied by killer portion of Chicago Station 5 duplex cancel, Jan 31, 1879 on legal size Pension Office penalty envelope to Jerseyville, Ill., blue dated handstamp of Ada C. Sweet, U.S. Pension Agent, Chicago; minor edge tears and some foxing, stamp corner faulty, double 3¢ domestic rate. Estimate 150 - 200
A second strike of the duplex canceller invalidates the penalty indicia, as postage was required on field office correspondence with private citizens.
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Realized $95 |