Lot
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Conejos Colorado May 9 1864, red double circle dated handstamp on Civil War era cover to military addressee at Nashville, Tennessee (which had been occupied by Union forces), franked with 1861 3¢ rose (pulled perf) with manuscript "X" cancel, Very Fine and scarce, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Conejos post office was established February 25, 1862, but the settlement itself was older than the territory.
Realized: $475