Executive Dept., 1873, 3¢ carmine. Tied by circular geometric fancy cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Apr 1" cds on printed "Executive Mansion" official cover addressed to Louisville Ky., original "Executive Mansion, Washington D.C." letterhead enclosure datelined "Mch 31st 1874" and signed by "Levi P. Luckey" as President Grant's secretary; small edge tear, Very Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O12; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Original enclosed letter reads, "The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of the very fine picture of his Father, which you were so good as to send him. The picture was received in good order; and he desires me to convey to you his sincere thanks, and assure you of his warm appreciation of your kindness.". Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Executive Dept., 1873, 3¢ carmine. Well centered, tied by segmented cork cancel on "Executive Mansion" imprint cover to Imlaystown, N.J. addressed in the hand of President Rutherford B. Hayes, "Washington D.C., Jul 11" cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. O12; Estimate $500 - 750.

AN ATTRACTIVE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT USAGE SENT BY PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

State Dept., 1873, 2¢ dark green. horizontal pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, tied by purple quartered corks duplexed with "Washington D.C. Oct 19, 1878" cds on small cover with blue "Department of State" imprint to New York N.Y., reverse with "New York, Rec'd, Oct 20 '78" receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Ackerman, Knapp, Waud, Markovits, Wall, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O58; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A BEAUTIFUL 2¢ STATE OFFICIAL USE FROM WASHINGTON D.C. TO NEW YORK N.Y., ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

State Dept., 1873, $20 green & black. Full o.g., strong colors, attractively centered, Very Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. O71; $5,000.

A SCARCE ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $20 STATE DEPARTMENT HIGH VALUE. Scott $5,000
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Scott $5,000