Lot 274
U.S. 1898, 5¢ Dark Blue on State of Missouri Envelope to Australia, #281, March 30, 1899 usage from Jefferson City, printed in green for Department of State, backstamps of San Francisco (April 4), Melbourne (May 2), red Melbourne Dead Letter Office (May 26), violet Dead Letter Office F.D. (July 14) and two Jefferson City receiving (July 17) on reverse, oval "Not known by Letter Carrier, Melbourne" and boxed "Unclaimed at Melbourne" and purple pointing hand "Return to the writer, D.L.O." on front, lovely piece.
Estimate $100-150.
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| Realized $109 |
