Sale 1085 — The Curtis Collection: U.S. Officials
Sale Date — Thursday, 6 November, 2014
Category — State Department (Scott O57-O71)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4114
15c State (O64). Just tied along perfs by circular cork cancel, "Washington D.C. May 24 7PM" circular datestamp on legal-size overall lithographed "Department of State, U.S. Official Business, Chief Clerk" imprint cover to Philadelphia Pa., receiving backstamp, very minor edgewearVERY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF SIX RECORDED COVERS BEARING THE 15-CENT STATE DEPARTMENT STAMP.
The 2004 Markovits sale catalogue (Bennett) reported six 15c State Department covers.
Ex Ackerman, Hughes and Starnes.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,000