Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — Civil War: Union Patriotics
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
473
3c Rose (65). Four singles, tied by two strikes of "REGISTERED" handstamp, "Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 13" circular datestamp on blue and red Standing Liberty and Flag Patriotic cover to New York, bold "R" handstamp, 1863 docketing on back indicates sent from Edward Cogan, a well-known printer of patriotic covers, magenta manuscript at bottom is receipt registration marking, two stamps with small creases from placement at edge of coverVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL PATRIOTIC COVER BEARING FOUR EXAMPLES OF THE 3-CENT 1861 ISSUE, SENT VIA REGISTERED MAIL.
The four stamps pay 4-times the 3c rate. The registry fee was paid in cash. Ex Haas, Myers and Mitchell. With 2003 P.F. certificate
E. 1,500-2,000
2,800
