Sale 1066 — The Wildhorse Collection of U.S. Revenues and Encased Postage
Sale Date — Monday, 24 March, 2014
Category — Civil War Encased Postage
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Schapker & Bussing, Evansville Ind., 3c Rose (EP156). Stamp with tiny toned spot, trivial mica flaws, attractive case with olive golden tone on the reverse, Very Fine, a choice example of this scarce encasement, ex Summit, with clear 2005 P.F. certificate, Schapker & Bussing was one of two firms in Evansville, Indiana, that ordered encased postage from Gault, the partnership between Bernard Schapker and John W. Bussing, both German immigrants and employees of Samuel Embich & Co., was started in 1860, their business was located on Main Street near the Ohio River, the firm prospered until the Panic of 1873 caused its failure
1,250
1,400