Lot 1050
1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25), tied by "Richmond Va. Aug 21 1857" c.d.s. on an immaculate illustrated insurance company advertising envelope depicting the Virginia state seal allegorical scene, addressed to Winchester, Va., bright red "O.F. Bresee, Agent, Richmond Va." oval handstamp; small stamp faults, Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A STUNNING ADVERTISING USAGE OF THE 1857 3¢ TYPE I.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Emerson
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