Lot 3290
War Dept., 1879, 10¢ rose red (O118), tied by "Washington, D.C./R" oval on 3¢ War Dept. entire (UO52), sent registered to New York, N.Y., magenta 3-line "Registered, Sep 14, 1881, Washington, D.C." handstamp, magenta New York receiver on reverse; reduced just a tad at left opening, fresh and Extremely Fine, 3¢ domestic rate paid by envelope indicia, registration by 10¢ War.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
ONLY THREE COVERS RECORDED WITH THE 10¢ WAR ON SOFT PAPER.
Provenance: Waud
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