3c Rose (65). Cancelled by sharp strike of grid, partly clear "Chillicothe O. Jan. 25, 1862" double-circle datestamp on cover to Nashua N.H. with bearded Lincoln three-quarter portrait facing right and red and blue waving flag with "ABRAHAM LINCOLN is the Man for the Crisis, his theory is 'This Rebellion must be put down, and that speedily, cost what it may'" patriotic slogan, Whittemore imprint, Milgram AL-119 (illustrated on p. 77), barely reduced at right, Very Fine, attractive and rare cover, the portrait of Lincoln is based on a photograph by C. S. German, a beard was added to the engraving after his election, ex Myers and Jarrett

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