Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1851-56 Postal History: Propaganda & Campaign Covers
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
147
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Large margins to in, tied by "Fall River Ms. Nov. 17" circular datestamp on cover to Providence R.I., with red "Buchanan & Breckinridge, 'The Union' It Must Be Preserved" campaign design depicting the candidates holding the flag with cheering crowds and eagle and shield, small piece missing from backflap, Very Fine, especially desirable with the design in red, ex Beals and Jarrett
E. 1,500-2,000
1,300