Lot 51328 – 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped “RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE”

Stamp of United States » 1879-93 Bank Notes Issue -American Bank Note 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped "RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE"
Stamp of United States » 1879-93 Bank Notes Issue -American Bank Note 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped "RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE"
Stamp of United States » 1879-93 Bank Notes Issue -American Bank Note 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped "RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE"
Stamp of United States » 1879-93 Bank Notes Issue -American Bank Note 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped "RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE"

Lot 51328 – 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped “RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE”

United States » 1879-93 Bank Notes Issue -American Bank Note
Price realised
500 EUR
Estimate
400 – 500 EUR
Auction date
jeu. 16 juin 2022 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago Illinois to Victoria, Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, posted Aug 29th and handstamped “RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE”, sent again on the 31st (with what looks like one 5c and 2c added) with hs erased in blue crayon, reverse with San Francisco transit and Melbourne arrival, minor imperfections, a unusual usage.
Catalogue ref: 183, 205

For more information about this lot please contact us.