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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Campaign Covers - The Election of 1868 and later

Lot 829    

James Garfield & Chester Arthur, gray green overall shaded design showing portraits with "Republican Nominations. - 1880" banner with names, on cover to Hartford, Conn., franked with 1879, 3¢ green tied by "Saint Louis, Mo., Oct 22" cds and geometric duplex, Very Fine.
Scott No. 184    Estimate $150 - 200.

James Garfield was the first "dark horse" candidate of the Republican Party. His running mate, Chester A. Arthur, became President when Garfield died on September 19, 1881 after having been shot by a disappointed office seeker the previous July.

Realized: $240

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