Lot
2170 
1861, 3¢ rose, canceled by socked-on-the-nose "Fort Schuyler, N.Y., May 11, 1863" thimble cds on patriotic cover to Johnsonville, O., cover shows spectacular caricature design "Jeff. Davis Catching a Tartar. Columbia Aroused." in purplish violet showing Jeff Davis Tearing the Constitution in the Hand of Liberty with Her Other Hand Chocking Davis, Very Fine and choice; with 2022 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND WONDERFUL JEFF DAVIS CARICATURE PATRIOTIC DESIGN IN COMBINATION WITH THE FANCY FORT SCHUYLER THIMBLE TOWNMARK.
The idiom "Catching A Tartar" is to encounter or be forced to reckon with someone or something that proves more powerful, troublesome, or formidable than one expected.
Realized: $5,500