Sale 1208 — The Clovis Collection of Confederate States Illustrated Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 September, 2019
Category — Cameo Advertising Designs with Illustrations
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
187
5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large to ample margins all around, tied by "Richmond Va. Nov. 7, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Kerrs Creek Va. with "Putney & Watts. Dealers in Boots, Shoes & Trunks, No. 113 Main St., Richmond Va" brown embossed cameo corner card, a wonderful design depicting a high boot and shoe flanking an elaborately illustrated trunk, McClement Phila. Pa. imprint, original enclosures including an invoice and letter, inconsequential small stained spot at bottom, Extremely Fine, a stunning illustrated corner card cover in wonderfully choice condition, ex Malpass
E. 1,500-2,000
1,200