Lot 3276
War Dept., 1873, 2¢ rose (O84 [2]), two singles tied by fancy cork cancels, "Washington, D.C., Oct 17" (1873), c.d.s., on legal size Adjutant General's envelope to the D.C. Supreme Court opened at left Extremely Fine double the 2¢ local rate. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A CHOICE COVER AND THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 2¢ WAR DEPT.
Provenance: Knapp
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Realized $1,700 |