Lot 3284
War Dept., 1873, 10¢ and 3¢ (O88, O116), tied by target cancels and by "Fort Sill, Ind. Ter., Mar 11, 1881" c.d.s. on yellow Official Business envelope registered to Philadelphia, magenta Philadelphia receiver on reverse; flap tear, Very Fine and most attractive, 3¢ domestic rate plus 10¢ for registration. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO WAR DEPT. COVERS RECORDED FROM FT. SILL.
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Realized $2,200 |