Lot
1052 
Bon Homme, Dak. Sep 29 [1874], bold black cds with large "Z" killer tying 3¢ green banknote on cover to New York, original enclosure datelined "Bon Homme Dakota Territory Sep 28th 1874" contents tell of sender's husband dying from wounds received at his Battle of Griswoldville, Ga. during the Civil War and interesting local news, Extremely Fine, One of only a couple known examples of this fancy "Z" killer.Estimate $300 - 400.
Alois Zienert was postmaster of the Bon Homme, Dakota Territory post office from Aug 3, 1874 until Apr 9, 1875. He carved this killer as a way of displaying his last name.
Realized: $475