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Lot 3426



Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ purple (O25), tied by quartered cork cancel, "Dubuque, Ioa., Dec 26" (1878) c.d.s., on folded bankruptcy notice to Milwaukee, Wis.; contents removed, vertical file fold, Very Fine, 1¢ circular rate.
Scott $1,100

Provenance: Waud

Only 18 Justice covers were posted outside of Washington, D.C. Of these, only two are from the clerk's office as opposed to the district attorney.


 
Realized $1,700



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