Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020

Category — Civil War: Express Mail

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1481
 
Sale 1230, Lot 1481, Civil War: Express Mail3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Perfs trimmed on three sides, clear strike of blue "(SOUTH)N. LET(TER) (UN)PAID" two-line handstamp, Very Fine part strike of this rare and desirable handstamp from Louisville postmaster Dr. John J. Speed, applied to northbound mail for a brief period after suspension of the mails to indicate the U.S. potage was not valid

E. 400-500
450