Lot 1292
Southern Express Co. O.H. (On Hand) Cashier's Office, Received from Memphis Office June 10, 1869, black on orange label (Mosher SOX-L131) on reverse of 1864 3¢ entire to Memphis, Tenn., with manuscript "Paid 2/-" express fee notation, with original 1867 enclosure; opened at sides for display, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
These Post Civil War Distribution labels were used after the Civil War to forward undelivered cover and valuables to the addressed parties. These covers had been held in the Southern Express On Hand (O.H.) department because they could not be delivered.
Realized: $130