Peace Dove, New York, N.Y. (Skinner-Eno PA-B 9), fantastic strike ties 3¢ Rose (65), straight edge at right, on small piece, Extremely Fine strike of this rare fancy cancel from New York City, although collectors have previously given this fancy cancellation the title "Bird on Nest", in our opinion it is more accurately described as the "Peace Dove", the design copies contemporary illustrations of a dove carrying the banner of peace, its use in April 1866 coincides with post-Civil War sentiments toward peace and reconstruction, ex Jennings

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