Post Office Announcement of Official Stamps. A two-page circular to all postmasters dated May 15, 1873 advising of the abolishment of the franking privilege as of July 1, 1873 and that "the Postmaster General is required by law to provide postage stamps and stamped envelopes of special design for each of the several Executive Departments of the Government, for the pre-payment of postage on official matter passing through the mails." The circular goes on to describe the stamps and colors including that the War Department stamps will be "cochineal red"; green crayon by receiving postmaster of North Scituate R.I., Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DOCUMENT FOR BOTH FREE FRANK AND OFFICIAL ISSUE COLLECTORS. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢ vermilion. Corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, F.-V.F., a lovely position single.
Scott No. O15; $170. Scott $170
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Scott $170

Interior Dept., 1873, 1¢ vermilion. Block of six, cancelled by partial "Cambridge Sta." duplexes and cork cancels, rich color on bright paper, Fine and scarce used block.
Scott No. O15; $180. Scott $180
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Scott $180

Interior Dept., 1873, 12¢ vermilion. O.g., fairly light hinging, exception centering within u,uncommonly large margins, rich intense color, very fresh, an Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, rarely encountered so big, with 2017 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate (95J, SSV $400 for 95).
Scott No. O20; $90. Scott $90
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Scott $90

Post Office Dept., 1873, 3¢ black. used block of 12, each cancelled by target cancel, some faults, F.-V.F., A scarce large size used block.
Scott No. O49; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Post Office Dept., 1873, 15¢ black, imperforate. Horizontal strip of three, yellowish stamp paper, large margins all around, strip of 3, Very Fine.
Scott No. O53 var.; Estimate $400 - 600.

This appears to be stamp waste and one other paid is known. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Post Office Dept., 1873, 30¢ black. Block of six, neat cork cancels, bright and fresh, Very Fine and rare used multiple.
Scott No. O55; $800+. Scott $800+
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Scott $800+

Post Office Dept., 1873, 90¢ black. Block of four, nicely centered, strong color and intact perfs, o.g., hinge remnants, F.-V.F.
Scott No. O56; $950. Scott $950
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Scott $950

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 3¢ brown, overprinted "Specimen". Wide margins, bright and fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice, Only 84 Sold.
Scott No. O74SD; $1,600.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 3¢ TREASURY SPECIAL PRINTING. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Brilliant color, without gum as issued, Fine and scarce, Only 85 Sold.
Scott No. O75SD; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 7¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Strong color on bright paper, scissor trimmed at top, without gum as issued, Fine, Only 198 Sold.
Scott No. O76SD; $950. Scott $950
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Scott $950

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 10¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Deep rich color on bright paper; couple short perfs, without gum as issued, Fine, Only 82 Sold.
Scott No. O77SD; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1873, 10¢ brown. Block of six, cancelled by blue framed registry postmark; hinged reinforced separations, Very Fine and scarce used block.
Scott No. O77; $474+. Scott $474+
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Scott $474+

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 12¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Well centered within large margins; light diagonal bend, without gum as issued, otherwise Very Fine, Only 75 Sold.
Scott No. O78SD; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Well centered within balanced margins, rich color on bright paper, without gum as issued, Very Fine, Only 75 Sold.
Scott No. O79SD; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Deep rich color on brilliant paper, without gum as issued, fresh and Fine, Only 99 Sold.
Scott No. O80SD; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 30¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Bright color, centered right, without gum as issued, Fine, Only 74 Sold.
Scott No. O81SD; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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Scott $1,600

Treasury Dept., 1873, 30¢ brown. Two strips of four and two singles, all tied by large quartered cork cancels on piece, Fine and spectacular franking.
Scott No. O81; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Treasury Dept., 1873, 30¢ brown. Block of four, well centered, roller cancelled; horizontal perf separations, hinge reinforcements, Very Fine.
Scott No. O81; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 90¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen". Deep color on bright paper, some trimmed perfs, without gum as issued, Fine and rare, Only 72 Sold.
Scott No. O82SD; $1,650. Scott $1,650
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Scott $1,650

Treasury Dept., 1873, 90¢ brown. Used block of four, each cancelled by cork, bright and fresh, Fine and scarce used block.
Scott No. O82; $375. Scott $375
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Scott $375

War Dept., 1873, 30¢ rose. Used block of four, cancelled by "Fort Davis, Aug 1" cds duplexed with grid cancel; couple short perfs, Fine.
Scott No. O92; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED OFFICIAL USED BLOCKS WITH A FORT CANCEL, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE ON THE 30¢ WAR. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000