Lot 1532 E
Brown, Fred, 2¢ Model Essay, composite design on card (64x122m), of engraved Washington portrait, with two engraved "2" numerals in green with pencil flourish at sides, on pen drawn "U.S. Inter. Revenue, Two Cents" medallion, on turn-engine lathework, on engraved framework text body, card with manuscript "Approved, Thomas Harland, Deputy Commissioner" and "Mch 10, 1869" date, accompanied by Joyce album page with Butler & Carpenter order book entry for the issue, Very Fine, a wonderful and complex approval essay.Scott No. RS37E Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $4,250