Lot 3095
1852, 3¢ dull red (11), large margins to touched at L., tied by New Haven Conn. c.d.s. on illustrated Temperance envelope for the Maine Law Advocate and Home Circle, a Temperance "family" newspaper, this is also a turned cover, 2nd usage with 3c Dul l Red (26) tied by Monson Ms. Christmas Day postmark.; minor splitting at edges, Fine, a rare design and a desirable usage. This short-lived newspaper was started up to help "secure in Connecticut the passage of a law embracing the great and leading principles of the Maine Law."
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: Judd
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| Realized $240 |
