Lot 3137
Lincoln Soaring "Comet of 1861" (Milgram AL-145), red, white & blue Upham patriotic design with the full inscription "Star of the North, or the Comet of 1861", bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Alexandria Va. Jul 28, 1861" d.c.d.s. on cover to Jay, N.Y., edge and stamp faults, Fine. Weiss FP-AL-143.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
A RARE AND SPECTACULAR DESIGN BEARING ABRAHAM LINCOLN AS A COMET.
The early enthusiasm for Lincoln is shown in this patriotic by Samuel C. Upham.
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