Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — 3c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 11-11A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1457
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large margins incl. sheet margin at bottom, just in at top, tied by "Portland Me. Sep. 10" circular datestamp on brown Anti-Slavery cover to Castine Me. with numerous slogans incl. "All men are created free and equal", "I have no more right to enslave a black man, than a white," and "Slave labor is wasting to the soil, and harrowing to the soul", Thurston & Co. imprint on top flap, edges with couple small tears and minor wear, Very Fine example of this rare design
E. 500-750
650