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Lot 819



U.S.; General Issues, 1898, Trans-Mississippi, 2¢, June 17th 1898 FDC, #286, fine, tied by flag cancel with excellent strike of Chicago JUN 17 5-PM 1898, used locally, restored at right not affecting the adhesive, incl. attractive enclosure showing "English Training Department", "Metropolitan Business College" report card (doing reasonably well!), dated 6/17 1898 (filled out same day as mailed!), Fine appearing.
Scott $8,000. Henry Scheuer has estimated that approximately twelve to twenty 2¢ Trans-Mississippi First Day covers are known, plus an additional three covers with the 2¢ used with other denominations .
Estimate $1,000-1,500.

 
Realized $1,955



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