Lot 3531
Post Office Dept., 1873, 2¢ black (O48), horizontal pair tied by quartered cork cancels on 9¼" x 5½" Second Assist. Postmaster General's printed matter envelope mailed within Washington, D.C., signature of Chief Clerk "French" certifying absence of written matter on envelope, printed "Miscellaneous Advertisement, March 31, 1874" at upper left; reduced a tad at top, Fine-Very Fine, double the 2¢ local rate. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THIS IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 2¢ POST OFFICE ON COVER.
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Realized $1,300 |