Lot 1077
[Lincoln, Mary], wide bordered mourning envelope addressed in her hand to Dr. Anson Henry, Olympia, W.T. with 3c Rose (65) tied by geometric cork, Chicago c.d.s., manuscript. "Overland Route" at upper left, approx. half of reverse is missing and stamp with corner nick, Very Good. Accompanied by 2 7/8 x 4 3/8 in. albumen print of Mrs. Lincoln mounted on board. According to the owner's notes, Dr. Henry drowned off the coast and never saw this cover.
Estimate $300 - 400
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| Realized $350 |
