Lot
304 
Buchanan & Breckinridge. Illustrated design (Milgram JB-11, Rarity 3, 1-5 known) showing the Candidates holding Flag atop the "Platform" with Eagle & Shield below on buff cover for the 1856 Democratic Party campaign, franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (large margins to just touching frameline in bottom right corner, minor wrinkle at right) tied by decorative "East Boston, Ms." cds, Extremely Fine and rare. Scott No. 11 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $3,750