Lot 1873
Official Seal - Typeset, black, rouletted 12½ x 11½ Setting 1, position C, affixed to reclose right edge of 1897 cover from Chihuahua, Mexico to Silver City N.M., bearing Mexico 5c. blue, Silver City Jul. 19 cds backstamp, docketing, seal faulty from opening; a Very Fine use.Scott Nos. LOX8c $750.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED USAGES OF A TYPESET SEAL ON A FOREIGN ORIGIN LETTER, AND THE ONLY RECORDED TERRITORIAL USE OF A TYPESET SEAL.