Sale 996 — The Wagshal Collection, Part 3:
3c 1851-57 Issues

Sale Date — Thursday, 21 October, 2010

Category — 1857 3c Perforated Issue - Type III Covers

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3235
c
Sale 996, Lot 3235, 1857 3c Perforated Issue - Type III Covers3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Tied by "Memphis Ten. Jan. 30" circular datestamp on cover to Canton Mass., misdirected to Canton Miss. where struck with "Canton Mi. Feb. 1" circular datestamp and fancy Canton Lyre cancel which ties the stamp, forwarded with pointing hand drawing containing "Massachusetts" in a long finger, some soiling and cover tears, still an attractive and fascinating forwarded cover, with 1981 P.F. certificate which incorrectly orders the progression of towns

E. 750-1,000
1,600