Lot
2060 
Confederacy, Dictator Jeff, gray caricature design showing Davis as a Gorilla and Virginia as a cat that he is cutting off its tail, D. Murphy's Son imprint at left, on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by bold blue "Elmira N.Y., Oct 9, 1861" cds to Whitesvulle N.Y.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and striking use of this rare patriotic design. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $4,500