Lot
57 
1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, couple of insignificant pulled perfs at lower left, tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamp on multicolor ad cover for Etna Laboratory manufacturer of fireworks showing patriotic style illustration and fireworks, red "Boston, Ms, Oct 1, 1860" cds and reverse with New Bedford, Ms receiving cds, Extremely Fine, ex-Haas and Piller; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST SPECTACULAR EARLY UNITED STATES ADVERTISING COVERS.
This is an excellent companion to the other Etna Laboratory cover (ex-Haas) that has a similar design at left, but depicts fireworks at right instead of the balloon.
Realized: $8,500