Lot 3135
State Dept., 1873, 1¢ and 3¢ (O57, O59), tied by "Washington D.C. Apr 28, 1884" c.d.s. on cover, "Legation of the United States, Peking" corner card, "Department of State" handstamp; piece out at top affecting c.d.s., no flap, stamps with small unnoticeable faults, a rare usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED 1¢ DEPARTMENT OF STATE COVERS, ONE OF ONLY THREE INCOMING CONSULAR MAIL FROM PEKING AND THE ONLY RECORDED 1¢/3¢ COMBINATION USAGE.
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| Realized $4,750 |
