Lot 10
George Washington, "Our Union Forever" (Walcott 27), red, white & blue all-over Carr & Elliott design, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by c.d.s. with matching four-ring cancellation on cover to Hartsville, Pa., redirected to Buckingham, Pa., "Philadelphia Pa Aug 20, 1861" c.d.s. and "Hartsville Pa Aug 24" forwarding c.d.s.; right edge added and small tear at left, Fine, rare example of Patriotic advertising for the Philadelphia Evening Journal, three reported examples.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Bischel
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| Realized $900 |
