
Lot
2570
"Thou Art Weighed in the Balance, and Art Found Wanting", red and blue design showing "Constitution" over "Holy Bible" outweighing treason snake on the scales of justice, on cover to Orangeville, Ill., 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Springfield, Ill., Sep 18, 1861" cds, manuscript "pd 3¢", reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare design. Bischel No. 1737.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
