Lot 438
Julesburg, Colo. Aug 3. Clear cds (misspelled) and matching target tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine (s.e. at left) on 1870 cover to New York City, manuscript "Fort Sedgwick, C.T., Aug 3rd, 1870" docketing in pencil at top, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
The Julesburgh post office operated simultaneously with Fort Sedgwick from August 1866 to August 31, 1868, when it was again closed. It reopened April 8, 1869 and was closed yet again November 27, 1871.
Realized: $2,200