Lot
834 
Tucson, N.M., May 21, New Mexico Territory cds on 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire to Williamsburg Va. with "Via St. Louis & Southern Overland Mail" endorsement for Butterfield Overland Mail; flap faulty, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Risvold. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE TUCSON, MEXICO TERRITORY USE CARRIED ON THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE.
Tucson was a time-table station with westbound mails due on Tuesdays and Fridays and the eastbound mails on Wednesdays and Saturdays. May 21st was a Saturday.
Realized: $2,800