United States 1861-1866 issue
Lot 745 United States 1861-1866 issue
Scott69
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1861, 12¢ black. On cover to USS "Richmond", sent to London to "Chief Engr. John Johnson" and forwarded to Egypt with docketed note of receipt "Received May 8th 1869 At Alexandria Egypt", red stamped "United States Despatch Agent, B.F. Stevens, London, Apr 28 1869" on front, London transit on reverse, Very Fine, rare forwarding to Egypt, USS Richmond was part of the European Squadron. Scott No. 69; Estimate $300 - 400
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Lot 745 United States 1861-1866 issue
Scott69
Description
1861, 12¢ black. On cover to USS "Richmond", sent to London to "Chief Engr. John Johnson" and forwarded to Egypt with docketed note of receipt "Received May 8th 1869 At Alexandria Egypt", red stamped "United States Despatch Agent, B.F. Stevens, London, Apr 28 1869" on front, London transit on reverse, Very Fine, rare forwarding to Egypt, USS Richmond was part of the European Squadron. Scott No. 69; Estimate $300 - 400