Lot 1595
1902, 8¢ violet black (306), tied by boxed Muskogee, Ind. T. cancellation (paying the registry fee) on a registered Dept. of the Interior penalty envelope, violet "Muskogee, Ind. T, Registered, Dec 4, 1907" double circle, backstamped "Fort Towson, Ind. T, Recd", Dec 5, ms "Deceased" and handstamped "Return to Writer" with additional "Muskogee, Ind. T, Reg. Div." double circle, Dec 17, on reverse; open on three sides, lightly toned, Very Fine use of Territorial markings after statehood.
Estimate 100 - 150
Oklahoma became a State on November 16, 1907. All normal letter cancelling devices for Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory were altered (or replaced) to read "Oklahoma". The devices used for the four markings on this cover had not yet been replaced.
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| Realized $130 |
