Lot 3539
Post Office Dept., 1873, 15¢ black (O53), cork cancel, light "Washington, D.C., Nov 13" c.d.s., on legal size Post Office Dept. envelope to Bradford Centre, Maine; reduced a bit at top and right, couple small edge tears, light vertical crease through stamp, perforation flaws, Fine, 5-times the 3¢ domestic rate.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
ONE OF ONLY FOUR COVERS RECORDED AND THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 15¢ POST OFFICE.
The year can be established by the small Washington, D.C. datestamp, which was only used in 1873.
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| Realized $4,500 |
