CSA 7-R, two 5¢ blue singles, Filled-in-frame varieties with large margins at sides including parts of adjacent stamps at left, tied by WASHINGTON ARK. NOV. 1 circular datestamp on brown, tan, and blue wallpaper cover addressed to Abraham Brittin, Care Mess Vance & Bro., San Antonio Texas, top back flap missing and couple tiny edge faults, Very Fine – the only recorded wallpaper cover bearing CSA 7s from Washington, Arkansas, Click here to see the online census by Dr. Bruce Roberts. Arkansas uses are scarce and far more so when on wallpaper. Ex Littlejohn. $1,600.
Abraham Brittin (1841-1932) was one of the leading wholesale grocers after the war, partnering with Henry Block to become Block & Brittin. His parents were Edwin Brittin and Rosina Block. They were Jewish.