Lot 70317 - 1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended

1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended

Lot 70317 - 1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended

Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues

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Price realised

650 GBP

Estimate

300 - 500 GBP

Auction date

Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)

Description

1861 (May 25) Envelope to Louisiana, USA, sent during the American Civil War when postal services to the southern states had been suspended with 1857 6d pale lilac tied by Bristol sideways duplex, with three-line "SENT BACK TO ENGLAND WITHOUT A REASON FOR NON-DELIVERY", with "19 CENTS" and New York arrival, exceptional quality

Catalogue ref: S.G. 70

Auction

Spring 2025 Auction Series

Catalogue

Great Britain

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