Lot
258 
Justice Dept., 1873, 1¢ purple, bright color, tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 6" duplex on legal-size cover with "Department of Justice Blanks" imprint and illustrated Eagle and Shield seal to Clarksburgh W.V., with Chief Clerk's signed statement that no written matter was enclosed for the 1¢ printed matter rate; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and rare use, ex-Huggins. Scott No. O25 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE USE OF THE 1¢ JUSTICE PAYING THE PRINTED MATTER RATE.
Realized: $1,000