Lot 135
1861, 3¢ rose, rich shades, two patriotic covers from soldier correspondence to Littletown Pa. comprising red and blue illustrated Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac patriotic design on light buff cover with 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold blue "Norfolk Va., Feb 16" cds; second with red and blue illustrated Soldier raising Flag with Camp Background Scene patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp blue "Gettysburg Pa., 1862, Nov 12" cds, each accompanied by original Penny Dreadful valentine enclosure; some edge wear, Very Fine and beautiful pair of covers.Scott No. 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,900