Lot 68
1869 (Jul. 20) Caton, N.Y. local registry use, 3¢ Postal Stationery bearing wide margined 15¢ black, F. grill (98) with straddle margin, cancelled by matching manuscript, advertised and marked "unclaimed", sent to the dead letter office, blue "U.S. D.L.O. Jul 20" c.d.s. and "B" handstamp with manuscript file number, returned to sender in Official Post Office envelope, noted "Probably opened when cutting the outside envelope"; edge faults and soiling, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $950 |
