Lot 3150
Lady Liberty, Eagle and Shield, multicolored patriotic with Benham imprint at top, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid and addressed to Harrington Oh., bold strike of red "New Haven Con. Jun 20 1861" c.d.s., cover with "Missent" in manuscript and light "Harwinton Ct Jan 24" c.d.s. before forwarding to Ohio; small stamp and cover faults including repaired lower right corner, still Fine and attractive.
Estimate $200 - 300
Pro-Union sentiment was very strong in 1861 as shown on this Benham patriotic design with "The Federal Laws must be enforced" slogan.
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| Realized $700 |
