Lot 11

George Washington Statue (Walcott unlisted), wearing Toga, hand colored Magnus style all-over design with Washington slogan "First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen" at the base of the statue, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C. Mar 22" c.d.s. duplexed with four-ring cancellation on cover addressed to New York; stamp with trivial tear at top edge, cover opened at right with two small edge tears reinforced, Very Fine. Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
A SPECTACULAR SHOWPIECE AND A HIGHLIGHT OF THE COLLECTION.
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Matthies, Haas, Bischel
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Realized $8,000 |