Lot 156
Justice Dept., 1873, 3¢ purple (O27), tied on 1875 cover by "Washington, D.C. Aug 7" duplex with cork cancel to Attorney General Edwards Pierrepont in New York, N.Y., fancy "Department of Justice" corner card; stamp with a couple nibbed perfs, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750
Provenance: Lockyear
Edwards Pierrepont was Attorney General under President Grant from April, 1875 to May, 1876 and was then appointed U.S. minister to Great Britain.
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| Realized $300 |
