Lot 3033
Executive Dept., 1873, 1¢ carmine (O10), two singles tied by cork cancels, indistinct "Washington D.C." c.d.s. on 1877 drop cover to Hon. Justice S. Morrill, the founder of Land Grant colleges, addressed in hand of President Rutherford B. Hayes less than two weeks after his inauguration in a contested election, and so confirmed by docketing; no back flap, small patched opening tear at top center, Fine usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF EIGHT 1¢ EXECUTIVE COVERS RECORDED AND THE ONLY RECORDED LOCAL USAGE.
Provenance: Moody, Waud
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