Worldwide United States Caricature of "Bull Run" Russell.
Sale No: 43
Lot No:160
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Cat No:65
Caricature of "Bull Run" Russell. Franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid cancel on yellow cover postmarked Ballston N.Y. to Porters Corner N.Y., Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300. William H. Russell was a prominent English war correspondent who came to America in 1861 to cover the American Civil War for the London Times. When General Irvin McDowell marched his inexperienced troops to the 1st battle of Bull Run, Russell termed them a "rabble" army. Ironically he was given the nickname "Bull Run" Russell for his panic-stricken departure from that battlefield. $0 (Image)