Lot 1745
Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ purple (O25), cancelled by "Washington, D.C. Aug 6" 24mm duplex with cork cancel on legal size cover to the Bexar District, Texas, certification by C. A. Bally, Chief Clerk that no written matter was enclosed, illustrated corner card featuring the crimson seal of the Dept of Justice; edge wear at top and stamp with a couple pulled perfs, 1¢ circular rate (1¢ per 2 oz.).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE EARLIEST KNOWN USE OF THE 1¢ JUSTICE DOCUMENTED BY THE SMALL 24MM WASHINGTON, D.C. C.D.S. USED UP TO 1873 ONLY.
Provenance: Ehrenberg
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| Realized $1,350 |
