Sale 1208 — The Clovis Collection of Confederate States Illustrated Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 September, 2019
Category — College Covers (By State)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
254
10c Rose (5). Large margins to clear at left, tied by part strike of "Jackson Miss. Jul. 31" circular datestamp on cover to Brinklyville N.C. with University of Mississippi overall lithographed illustrated design in pink, depicting an eagle perched on a shieldVERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE CONFEDERATE ILLUSTRATED COLLEGE COVER BEARING THE 10-CENT ROSE LITHOGRAPH.
Any use of the 10c Rose on an illustrated cover is rare. We have offered only a handful in our auctions since 1993 or our Rarities sales since 1964, including college and other advertising designs.
Ex Kilbourne
E. 1,500-2,000
1,300