Lot
2574 
Uncle Sam Fishing With Cannon in "Secession Pond", "That's the Bait" humorous caricature design depicting Uncle Sam fishing with a cannon in "Secession Pond" for Southern and Border States, Berlin and Jones imprint below, on cover to New Rochelle, N.Y., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), perf flaws at top, tied by target handstamp, matching "Derby, Con., Aug 8, 1863" cds, Very Fine, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 1753.Estimate $400 - 600.
A LOVELY AND RARE BERLIN & JONES UNCLE SAM PATRIOTIC DESIGN.
Of the various Civil War patriotic stationery publishers, the New York firm of Berlin & Jones produced the most elaborate cartoon designs.
Realized: $1,450