Sale 993 — The Wagshal Collection, Part 1: 1845-69 Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 September, 2010
Category — 1861-66 Issue On Cover (Scott 63-65)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
427
3c Rose (65). Centered to bottom left, tied by Roman Soldier's Head fancy cancel, "New-York Apr. 22" circular datestamp on cover to Providence R.I., with original 1868-dated enclosure, opened a bit roughly at right, still Very Fine strike of this fancy cancel, while the customary name for this profile is "Roman Soldier's Head", the character is open to interpretation (we favor "Indian in Head Dress")
E. 750-1,000
1,300