Lot 1584
Executive Dept., 1873, 1¢ carmine. Tied by "Washington, D.C., May 28" cds and cork duplexes on 1877 Executive Mansion corner card cover to noted poet and women's literary editor and writer Sarah J. Hale in Philadelphia, Pa., docketed in pencil "1877 President R.B. Hayes" at right and addressed personally by President Rutherford B. Hayes, receiving backstamp; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a rare usage between two notable famous Americans; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. O10+O11 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $4,000