Lot
161 
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, large margins, small flaw at top left, tied by well-struck "New-York Apr 21" cds on 1853 New York Crystal Palace "The Industry of All Nations" illustrated buff cover to Piermont N.Y.; cover with minor cosmetic edge improvements, Extremely Fine appearance and rare design. Scott No. 11A Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A VERY RARE 1853 CRYSTAL PALACE "THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS" ILLUSTRATED COVER, ONLY THREE EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED BY BOMAR IN COLLECTOR'S HANDS.
The Crystal Palace was built in 1853 in what is now Bryant Park, it was destroyed by fire in 1858.
Realized: $1,600