Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction

Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016

Category — Civil War

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
245
c
Sale 1144, Lot 245, Civil War3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Rich color, tied by "Paid" in oval cancel and also by "Due 3 cents" handstamp on red and blue Eagle and Flag Patriotic cover to Orford N.H., red "Boston Mass. Nov. 28" (1861) circular datestamp after demonetization of 1857 Issue, minor edgewear, tiny toned spot next to stamp, still Very Fine and attractive attempted use of demonetized 3c 1857 Issue

E. 300-400
1,300