Lot 70317 – 1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended
Lot 70317 – 1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended
Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues
Price realised
650 GBP
Estimate
300 – 500 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended with 1857 6d pale lilac tied by Bristol sideways duplex, with three-line “SENT BACK TO ENGLAND WITHOUT A REASON FOR NON-DELIVERY”, with “19 CENTS” and New York arrival, exceptional quality Catalogue ref: S.G. 70
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