Lot 3127
State Dept., 1873, 2¢ dark green (O58), tied by fancy segmented cork cancel, "Washington D.C. Oct 20" c.d.s., on obsolete Department of State/Assistant Secretary free frank envelope addressed locally, backstamped red carrier c.d.s., fresh and choice Very Fine stamp and cover, single 2¢ local rate.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
1873 DOCKETING AND SIZE OF THE DATESTAMP CONFIRMS THIS TO BE THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE.
Provenance: Waud
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| Realized $1,600 |
