Lot 243
Postage Due, 1879, 2¢ brown (J2), single used with 3¢ brown (J3), uncancelled on incoming ship letter from Liberia to Washington D.C., pencil endorsed "Due 5¢" and with "New York Jul 27 '79" c.d.s. duplexed with "Due 5 Cents" duplex handstamp, reverse with violet "Carrier Jul 28" c.d.s., endorsed "Ships Letter. U.S.S. Essex."; repaired cover tear, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1879 2¢ POSTAGE DUE.
The U.S.S. Essex was in Liberia at the time this cover was posted.
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