Americana Stamps

Lot #: 5094

#68 10c Green, on 1861 Advertised Patriotic Cover, "The Constitution"

Transcontinental Rate to San Francisco

Single with black grid cancel on multicolored "The Constitution" patriotic cover, red "New Haven, CT, Nov 14, (1861)" double circle postmark, "San Francisco, Cal. Advertised Dec 25, 1861" marking, and red "Unclaimed" handstamp on reverse. Like Bischel 5068. Addressed to John A. Rockwell Esq. in San Francisco.

Opening: $300
Estimate: $500 - $750
Category: Civil War Postal History, Civil War Patriotic
Catalogue: Scott 68
Catalog Value: $400
Certificate:
PF 605067
Provenance: Hutchinson