Auction No. 10 Saturday, 8 October 2011 / 5:00 pm start
USA 1934 3c postal stationery env with 5c added ...
Estimate $400
Category: Commonwealth & Foreign
Lot Details
USA 1934 3c postal stationery env with 5c added paying the 8c airmail rate from Texas to California with the two line "THIS MAIL delayed account of robbery" in purple. From the indistinct town pmk it would appear the robbery took place around 28th/29th May in Texas & was recovered about 23rd June as it has been backstamped Fort Worth on that date. The original contents, on Hilton Hotel engraved notepaper are with the env. A scarce mail robbery with very few recorded items. (see inside back cover)
