Lot 917 United States

1890 HELD FOR POSTAGE - 1c blue postal stationery envelope uprated with 2c red Washington from SANTA ROSA (California) to NEW York, underpaid with HELD FOR POSTAGE h/s alongside and perforated label on black on rose affixed,"This letter was held at the OFFICE OF MAILING as 'short paid', and forwarded afterwards, upon receipt from the addressee of stamp to cover deficiency. Small faults, fine strike. With manuscript Rec Unsealed / M- PO on reverse alongwith C / N.Y. cds backstamp.