Lot
3013 
Charter Oak of Thomaston, Ct., complete neat strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on fresh corner card cover to Avon, N.Y., matching "Thomaston, Conn., Sep 13" cds alongside, 1866 docketing at left; cover missing most of backflap, an Extremely Fine strike; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 65. Skinner-Eno Nos. PP-T 3 Estimate $500 - 750.
The Charter Oak was an enormous white oak tree growing on Wyllys Hyll in Hartford until it fell during a storm in 1856. According to tradition, Connecticut's Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden within the tree's hollow to thwart its confiscation by the English governor-general.
Realized: $950