Lot
1355 
"Three Oaks", clear strike in olive green of this amazing design cancelling 1854, 3¢ red on buff entire to Winchester Centre, Conn., matching "Three Oaks Mich Aug 18" cds, original 1860 enclosed letter, edge wear and small flaws, Fine, ex-Dr. McCall; with 1988 PF certificate. Scott No. U10. Skinner-Eno No. PP-T Unlisted Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS FANCY CANCELLATION, BOTH ARE ON 3¢ NESBITT ENTIRES.
One of the finest cancellations we have ever encountered, combining rare green color with a design made after the town name. The other recorded 3¢ entire with this Three Oaks Mich. cancel is dated July 30th, 1861 and was originally in the Skinner collection.
Realized: $1,100