Lot 1471
 
"Prof. Lowe’s Union Balloon", patriotic cover with inscription "Gens. McDowell & McClellan’s Aerial Reconnaisance", 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Alexandria, Va. Nov 10, 1862" c.d.s., opened a bit roughly at right with tape stain, small sealed tear at bottom, Fine and rare. Said to be the finer of only two recorded examples.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $600 |
