Lot 249
Post Office Dept., 1873, 6¢ black (O50), tied by segmented cork cancellation duplexed with "Washington D.C. Jul 16" (1873) 23mm c.d.s. on legal size Post-Office Dept. Return Letter Office yellow envelope to Holyoke Mass., printed rosette symbol signifying type of returned letter, Very Fine, an early use only 15 days after issue. Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
The Washington D.C. 23mm c.d.s. was used only until 1873.
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Realized $130 |