Sale 273


 
Lot 3428



Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ and 2¢ (O25, O26), tied by "Washington, D.C., Dec 30, 1880" numeral "6" target duplex cancels on cover to New York, N.Y., Solicitor of the Treasury corner card, New York receiver on reverse; slightly trimmed opening at bottom, opening tears on reverse, light rubber band stains, 2¢ with nick at top, otherwise Fine, 3¢ domestic rate.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

THE ONLY RECORDED COMBINATION USED OF THE 1¢ AND 2¢ JUSTICE AND THE LATEST RECORDED USE OF JUSTICE STAMPS OUT OF WASHINGTON.

Provenance: Col. Green, Stone

Addressed to Anthony Comstock, a prominent philatelist of the day…note the Nassau street address.


 
Realized $4,000



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