Lot 3177
Justice Dept., 1873, 3¢ purple (O27), tied by "Washington, D.C. Apr 19" c.d.s. with quartered cork cancel on an obsolete Treasury Dept free frank envelope to Clarksburg, W.V., 1875 docketing; cover restoration, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $300 - 400
Provenance: Lockyear
This obsolete free frank envelope is the only recorded usage without the specific "Office of the Solicitor of the Treasury" corner card.
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Realized $270 |