Lot Details

March United States Postal History

Featuring The Leonard Piszkiewicz Collection of Chicago Postal History, The Van Koppersmith Collection of Philadelphia Postal History and The Tony Dewey Collection of Hartford Postal History

March 28-29, 2023 New York City
LOT# : 1131
Date: 28.03.2023 - 17:00

Illinois Postal History

blue handstamp on reverse of incoming red and blue patriotic design of woman with eagle and waving flag, franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) and postmarked Troy, New York October 6, 1862, addressed to "Silas A. Jones, Company I, 125th Regiment, Col. Willard, Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois", endorsed "Post Master please forward", additional blue "Chicago Ill Oct 8 AM" backstamp, light edge wear and small repairs, fine appearance, a wonderful combination of a scarce handstamp on a patriotic cover to Camp Douglas

Scott 65
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Starting Price: $100
Hammer Price: $275