Lot 3197
Treasury Dept., 1873, 10¢ 2¢ and 3¢ (O77 [2], O73-74), pair of 10¢ plus single 2¢ and 3¢ tied by segmented cork cancels, "Washington, D.C., Mar 7" (1879) c.d.s., on legal size Secretary of the Treasury penalty envelope to London, England, red "London-EC, 18 Mr 79, Paid" receiver at left; minor edge flaws, small abrasion in address area, 3¢ and one 10¢ slightly faulty; otherwise fresh and Very Fine, 5-times the 5¢ per 15 grams U.P.U. rate.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
THE LATEST RECORDED LEGITIMATE USE OF OFFICIAL STAMPS ON U.P.U. MAIL; AS OF APRIL 1, 1879, ONLY REGULAR ISSUES WERE TO BE VALID FOR POSTAGE.
Provenance: Ehrenberg
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| Realized $2,600 |
