Lot 1440
Interior Dept., 1873, 3¢ vermilion (O17), tied by cork cancellation duplexed with "Washington D.C." c.d.s. on cover to Boston Mass., Smithsonian Institution corner card depicted small bust of James Smithson and gothic writing; opened at right, Very Fine, the only reported example of this attractive corner card.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $625 |
