Sale 1109 — U.S. 1847-69 Issues, featuring the Kenneth D. Gilbart Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Category — 1861-66 Issue, On-Cover (Scott 62B-65)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
620
3c Rose (65). Pen cancelled and tied by "Salem Vt. Mar. 8" circular datestamp with date in ms., stamp artfully arranged on its side inside shield-shaped frame of red and blue illustrated Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac Patriotic cover to Nohart Nebraska, scene also includes eagle and dual American flags, cannon, muskets and fortress (Fort Sumter?), 1864 Indian Bureau receiving backstamp, contents (no longer enclosed) a proposal to purchase Indian trust lands on the Missouri River, slightly reduced at right into address, still Very Fine, a beautiful design
E. 400-500
475