Lot 3430
Justice Dept., 1873, 6¢ purple (O28), tied by quartered cork cancel, "Washington, D.C., Mar 16" c.d.s., on legal size cover, undeliverable and returned with "Columbus, Ind., Mar 30" duplex skull and crossbones canceller, illustrated corner card featuring the crimson seal of the Dept of Justice; minor edge toning, stamp with small corner crease, Fine, double 3¢ domestic rate. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Shumsky
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Realized $2,000 |