Lot 56

West Front of the Capitol, hand colored Magnus design in multiple colors with Eagle, Shield, and Female at left, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Jacksonville, Ill. Jul 13, 1862" c.d.s. on cover to Chicago, Ill.; tiny cover tear at lower right, slightly reduced at right from opening, Very Fine. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
AN EXTREMELY RARE MAGNUS DESIGN IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
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Realized $2,500 |