Lot 3133
State Dept., 1873, 1¢ dark green (O57), two singles, well tied by "Washington D.C. July 21 1884" fishtail numeral duplex cancels and again on July 22, to Department of State envelope, pale "United States Consulate Copenhagen" handstamp, repeated on reverse; small opening tear at top, Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED INCOMING DENMARK CONSULAR COVERS; THE ONLY RECORDED USE OF 1¢ STAMP TO PAY THIS RATE.
Provenance: Waud
This is an obsolete usage as the official stamps were discontinued as of July 5, 1884.
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