Lot 138
(Alaska) Sitka, Alaska A.T., May 13, full bold strike of cds, matching target cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow 1869 cover to Pomfret Vt., original letter datelined "Special Agent's Office, Sitka, Alaska, May 5. 1869" no longer accompanies; small cover repair at bottom right, Very Fine, ex-Persson.Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE FIRST ALASKA TERRITORIAL HANDSTAMPED POSTMARK.
Cover was sent by ship to San Francisco, and then overland via the transcontinental railroad to the east.
Realized: $25,000