"Illinois - For the Union", multicolor two-panel Magnus design on cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65), tied by "Saint Louis Mo. Dec 01" datestamp to cover addressed to La Salle, New York, slightly reduced at right just into stamp, very fine and attractive, 1976 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Walcott 1650) Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)