Lot 3187
Treasury Dept., 1873, 6¢ brown (O75), tied by light target cancel, "Grove City, O. Aug 5" c.d.s., on cover to Leipzig, Germany, red "New York, Transit, Aug 8" c.d.s., two German carrier backstamps, Aug 22 & 25; stamp with light perforation toning, cover Very Fine, 1¢ overpayment of 5¢ G.P.U. rate to Germany.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED TREASURY DEPARTMENT USAGE TO GERMANY.
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
Lack of official business markings indicates probable private usage.
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