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
150
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Large margins to just in at top, bright color, tied by "Amherst Mass. Oct. 17" circular datestamp on John C. Fremont three-quarter portrait, Milgram JF-3, with "Libertout Vincet" written below, Putnam imprint, to New Haven Conn., with original 1856-dated contents from a freshman at Amherst College, interesting contents discussing secret societies and whether and which to join, with several named, Very Fine and attractive design
E. 500-750
475