Lot 1491
Panoramic View of the Fortifications around Washington (Walcott 753), overall handpainted multicolor Magnus design on cover, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Sep 4 1862" double-circle datestamp, addressed on reverse to Albany N.Y., matching handpainted Magnus lettersheet design with interesting content, "Where you see the ink spots on this map is the different places I have been since I have been in the service. I will mark out the road we took when we went to Bulls Run…", small stamp and cover faults, Fine, an exceptional patriotic design.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $500 |
