Sale 343


 
Lot 3045



1860 to Abraham Lincoln, cover bearing 10¢ green, type V (35), wide margins with huge straddle margin at left, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Aug 20 1860" c.d.s. and addressed to "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois"; some light soiling and edge wear, Fine and rare 10¢ use addressed to Lincoln.
Estimate $400 - 500

Cover originally enclosed a letter (no longer present) asking for an appointment as Inspector of Customs for San Francisco.


 
Realized $550



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