Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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Category — Diamond Collection of Spanish-American War: Patriotic Covers

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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
791
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Sale 1291, Lot 791, Diamond Collection of Spanish-American War: Patriotic Covers1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Horizontal pair, tied by "Paducah Ky. Sep. 7 9AM '98" circular datestamp and grid duplex on illustrated Sinking of the Maine cover addressed locally, depicts Private William Anthony addressing Captain Charles Sigsbee, stating "Sir, I have to inform you that the ship has been blown up and is sinking", Very Fine, an outstanding and scarce design, Anthony is credited with heroic actions during the sinking, including finding Captain Sigsbee in the darkness and helping lead both men out to safety

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