Lot 1776
Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ and 2¢ values (O25, O26), tied on cover by "Washington, D.C. Dec 30, 1880" duplex with "1" in three rings cancel on cover to Anthony Comstock in New York City, Office of the Solicitor of the Treasury corner card, New York receiver on reverse; slightly trimmed at bottom, opening tears on reverse, and light rubber band stains, 2¢ with nick at top, otherwise Fine, 3¢ first class letter rate.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED COMBINATION OF THESE VALUES AND THE LATEST RECORDED USE OF JUSTICE STAMPS OUT OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
Provenance: Col. Green, Stone, Markovits
Addressed to Anthony Comstock, a prominent philatelist of the day…note the Nassau street address.
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| Realized $3,500 |
