Lot 3132
State Dept., 1873, 15¢ dark green (O64), tied by segmented cork cancel, "Washington, D.C., Mar 31" c.d.s. (1874), on cover to Hartford, Conn., unusual manuscript "Department of State" corner card; reduced, repaired tears, other faults, but an exceedingly rare usage paying 5 time the 3¢ domestic letter rate. Estimate 750 - 1,000
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED 15¢ STATE COVERS.
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Realized $550 |