Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — 1c-3c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 18-26)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1503
3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Bright color, tied by "Brownfield Me. Sep. 13" balloon-style circular datestamp on cover to Wakefield Corner N.H. with Union patriotic caricature depicting Gen. Scott chopping down "the tree of secession", the tree full of frightened secessionists and what appear to be Indians, "The downfall of Secession Treas-on!" at bottom, Brown & Ryan imprint, light stain at far left, Very Fine, a vivid and wonderful design, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
950