3c Rose (65). Two, tied by "Washington D.C. Sep 27 1862" double-circle datestamp on 9-1/2 x 4 in. multicolored "Panorama of Washington" Magnus Patriotic cover to Shickshinny Pa., incl. original matching enclosure, an 8-1/2 x 32 in. broadside lavishly illustrated with hand-colored Magnus vignettes beginning with a large portrait of George Washington, one stamp cut into, cover lightly soiled and with usual edge tears and wear, enclosure small skillful repair and couple small tears at folds

AN EXCEPTIONAL MAGNUS DESIGN. ONE OF THE RAREST PATRIOTICS EXTANT EITHER USED OR UNUSED.

In the Walcott sale, Laurence notes, "I know of only 6 in existence"

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