Sale 1238 — Civil War Special Mail Routes
Sale Date — Wednesday, 23 June, 2021
Category — Express Mail in Southern Territory Occupied by U.S. Forces
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Realized
393
Internal Revenue Paid. Forwarded by Adams Express Co. from New Orleans, Louisiana. Orange label affixed to upper left corner of 3c Pink (U58) entire to Mobile Ala., Southern Express Company Aug. 10, 1869 black on red "Three Gatherings" label for unclaimed letters affixed to back, manuscript "Paid 25" express notation and "Rec'd June 5/1865" at top, slightly reduced at left, appears Very Fine, the Adams New Orleans office is the only one known to include "Internal Revenue Paid" in the label, ex Judd, Dr. Skinner and Hahn
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E. 400-500
1,700