Lot 3168 o
1861, 10¢ green, bold blue black "New Orleans, La., Nov 14, 1862" occupational town cancel, well centered with nicely balanced margins, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful townmark strike used during the Federal Occupation of New Orleans, ex-Koppersmith and Saadi; with 1987 & 1991 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 68 $60.
On May 1, 1862, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler occupied the city of New Orleans with an army of 5,000, facing no resistance.
Certificate(s):
View gallery or Download PDF (939KB).