Lot
17 
(New Mexico) Cimarron, New Mexico, Aug 17 1867, bold strike of blue double-circle datestamp with manuscript "Paid 3¢" rating on orange cover to Delaware Oh., original enclosed letter datelined "Cimarron New Mexico Aug 17th/67" with farmer telling of problems in harvesting hay for government; reduced slightly at right, upper right corner repair, Fine and rare; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THIS IS AN EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE USE AND THE STAMPLESS LISTING EXAMPLE BY CHASE.
Realized: $725