Lot 90108 – 1882 (Aug 29) Envelope from Chicago to Australia, with 1880-82 2c and two 5c, handstamped “RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE”
Lot 90108 – 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
Unsold
Estimate
400 – 500 USD
Auction date
dim. 24 nov. 2024 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
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