Lot 22

The Great "Comet" of 1861 (Walcott 266), blue design with head of General Scott as a comet, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blue "Buckeystown, Md. Apr. 21" c.d.s. on cover to Shrewsbury, Mass.; trivial perf faults, light staining at right, Very Fine, exceptional design. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Gabriel
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Realized $1,450 |