Lot
376 
Austria, 1874 Franz Joseph (fine printing) 5kr rose, type III, perf 9½, four singles (two on reverse), all tied by "Alsergrund, Wien 23/3 79" cds on 1879 registered cover to Major General Irvin McDowell in San Francisco Cal., "Recom" handstamp at top left, New York three-line registry transit (4.11) backstamp, Very Fine and scarce. Michel No. 37 II/IIb b. Scott No. 36 Estimate $300 - 400.
The recipient was the Commander of the Division of the Pacific at the time of sending but is better known for his command at the First Battle of Bull Run, where the Union suffered an embarrassing loss at the first major battle of the American Civil War.
Realized: $240