Lot 3010
D.O. Blood & Co., Double Circle Handstamp, Manuscript Free Frank on Public Service, on 1848 Cover
Free Franked to War Department
Openingsbod: $50
schatting: $100 - $125
Verkocht voor $70
Stampless folded letter sent “On Public Service” with manuscript “Free Paid” at upper right, addressed to the Second Auditor’s Office, War Department, Washington, D.C. Struck with Philadelphia Pa. Sep 15 circular datestamp and Blood's double black circle Type 7 handstamp. Sept. 7, 1848 docketing.
Veilinginformatie
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 22 – Locals — Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST
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