Postal History Union Civil War Postal History Patriotic Covers: Caricatures
Sale No: 753
Lot No:4011
Symbol:"Death to Traitors", in black, the message spelled out by soldiers and pennants, with "E. Cogan, 48 N. Tenth Street, Philadelphia." imprint on backflap; addressed to Elyria, Ohio, and franked by a well-sunned #26 (its copper red gone nearly orange yellow) tied by a grid cancel with JUL 11 (year not fully struck up) Philadelphia octagonal cancel alongside; face fresh, opening tear on reverse with area of paper loss from seal removal on backflap, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive cover, rare. Bischel 1713. Walcott W-894. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Sale No: 753