Lot 6098
#29, 1859 5c Brown, Tied by Red Oval "PD" on Cover to Flag Officer Secretary Aboard the USS Richmond, in Spezia, Sardinia
To USS Richmond in Sardinia
Opening: $125
Estimate: $250 - $300
Sold For $240
Single tied by red oval “PD” on cover from Philadelphia, April 1, to Flag Officer Secretary, U.S. Ship Richmond, in Spezia, Sardinia, with London, Genoa, and Spezia receiving marks. The “Paid” handstamp is blotted out because the letter was not fully paid; no postage due as it was carried to a U.S. naval ship
When will this lot be auctioned?
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST
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