Lot 1921
Post Office Dept., 1873, 3¢ black (O49), pair of covers each with a single from Congressman J.W. Taylor to West Randolph Vt., first is tied by "Washington, D.C. Dec 12 1882" fishtail "5" duplex, blue House of Representatives U.S. corner card; second is tied by "Brattleboro, Vt. Nov 16 '82" duplex with "B" in barred oval, light West Randolph receiver on reverse; Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
The P.O. Dept. always furnished Congressmen and Senators with official stamps for return postage on such matters as a postmaster appointments; these covers are examples of this practice.
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