By: H. R. Harmer Inc
lot # 115 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"California," purple overall design of state seal and flag, cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by Alexandria, Virginia datestamp, addressed to West Dryden, New York, includes matching lettersheet (split along the folds), tiny piece of black cardstock adhering to reverse and light edgewear, still Fine and attractive, only two recorded examples of this design, any California patriotic cover is rare (Weiss ST-271, Walcott 1686)Union Patriotic Covers
H.R. Harmer
H.R. Harmer was founded in 1918 by Henry Revell Harmer of London. In 1940, the firm opened its New York auction gallery and quickly ascended to the top ranks of philatelic auction houses... Read More
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