Lot 3280
War Dept., 1873, 6¢ rose (O86), tied by Maltese cross cancel, "Fort Sill, Ind. Ter., Jul 8, 1882" c.d.s., on legal size cover to Eugene, Kansas, two strikes "Advertised" handstamp, one with manuscript "July 21", two Topeka backstamps, the last "North Topeka Sta., Kan., Aug 19" unclaimed and returned with triangular "Dead Letter Office, USA, Sep 13-'82" handstamp on reverse; small tear at top, small stain at right, minor edge toning, Fine, double the 3¢ domestic rate.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
THE OTHER OF THE TWO RECORDED FORT SILL COVERS FRANKED WITH WAR DEPT. STAMPS.
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