Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — Columbian and Later Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
265
c
Sale 1291, Lot 265, Columbian and Later Issues5c Chocolate (255). Tied by "Fond du Lac Wis. Oct. 26 7:30 AM 96" (1896) duplex datestamp and oval grid cancel on cover to Yokohama, Japan, and forwarded to Nagasaki, forwarding address in bright red, Tacoma Wash. backstamp (Nov. 1) and "25/CTMS/T" deficiency handstamp, "DUE" in circle with pencil "10" sen rate, Japan franking on back with 2s, 4s and 10s stamps paying the postage due and forwarding postage, tied by Yokohama and Nagasaki handstamps, reduced at left, slight wear and vertical fold do not affect stamps, Fine, scarce

Sale 1291, Lot 265, Columbian and Later Issues
Image 2
E. 200-300
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