Lot 1936
Treasury Dept., 1873, 10¢ brown (O77), tied on cover by "Washington, D.C. May 28" duplexed quartered carets to John A. Bingham, U.S. Minister, Yedo, Japan, Treasury Dept. corner card, stamp with nick at bottom, Very Fine, double the 5¢ per ½ ounce treaty rate to Japan.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED OFFICIAL COVERS TO JAPAN.
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| Realized $4,500 |
