Lot 3144
State Dept., 1873, 6¢ bright green (O60), tied by New York simplex vertical barred ellipse, "Philadelphia Pa Aug 28, 1883" c.d.s. on penalty envelope Post Office Department corner card to Norway, six-line "Deficiency in Postage supplied by U.S. boat Despatch Agency, New York…" in violet on reverse, opened at top, negligible edge flaws, Very Fine 1¢ overpayment of 5¢ U.P.U. rate to Norway".
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
THE ONLY RECORDED OFFICIAL COVER TO NORWAY.
Provenance: Waud
The penalty clause was not accepted for overseas postage except on official Post Office business.
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| Realized $8,000 |
