Lot 2424
 
United States "Wise." balloon, imprint as previous, worn impression, on orange cover addressed to aeronaut "Prof. Thaddeus S.C. Lowe" at Valley Forge, Pa., 3¢ rose (65) tied by target with "Westchester, Pa., Feb 25, 1864" c.d.s. alongside; missing flap, repaired nice at top, otherwise F-V.F.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Bischel, where it was said to be the only recorded example [see preceding lot]
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| Realized $1,100 |
