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Lot #343
Lee Harvey Oswald Hand-addressed Mailing Envelope

 
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Estimate: $5000+
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Description

Hand-addressed air mail envelope, 6.25 x 4.25, addressed by Oswald to his mother, "U.S.A., Vernon, Texas, Box 982, Mrs. M. Oswald," adding his Minsk return address and name in Russian to the lower left. Envelope bears Russian postmarks on the front, and a February 23, 1962, 1962, Vernon, Texas postmark on the reverse. The envelope bears soft lamination, consistent with other official exhibits that were in the government's possession during the Warren Commission investigation. In very good to fine condition, with a rough top edge from opening. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder, grading the handwriting as "MINT 9." Accompanied by an issue of Time magazine from October 2, 1964.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #631 - Ended March 09, 2022