Americana Stamps

Lot #: 5136

#230 1c Blue on U384 1c Columbian Postal Stationary, Unclaimed, Return to Sender

1894 Cover from New York City to Oxford, Mass., on 1c Columbian postal stationery franked with a single 1c Blue Scott #230, tied by 'New York, N.Y. Jul 9, 1894' cancel. Addressed to Oxford Mills, the cover was forwarded to Bear Island, N.H., receiving a 'Bear Island N.H. Jul 14, 1894' circular datestamp. Marked 'Unclaimed' with a purple 'Return to Writer' handstamp, as well as an 'Oxford, Mass.' datestamp indicating return processing

Opening: $90
Estimate: $150 - $200
Category: US Stamps and Postal History, Columbian Exposition
Catalogue: Scott 230, U348