Lot 1299
Lincoln 1860 Campaign (Walcott 183), Lincoln portrait surrounded by rail fence and flat boat scene, black design on a buff patriotic envelope bearing 3¢ dull red (26) lightly tied by "El Paso, Ill. Nov 2" c.d.s., addressed to Decatur N.Y., Baker imprint at bottom, enclosed lettersheet datelined "Oct 3, 1860" with vignette of beardless Lincoln engraved by Ed Mendel; couple edge tears with light soiling, lettersheet with some staining, Fine. Weiss FP-AL-148.
Estimate 400 - 500
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| Realized $625 |
