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Up for sale is a 1850s Civil War era cover featuring a single 3¢ George Washington stamp in a rich claret shade (Scott #26). The stamp is tied to the buff envelope by a black circular town postmark.
Addressed in ornate period Spencerian calligraphy to "H. Scott Esq., Cashier, Copenhaven, N.Y." The reverse flap displays collector notes in pencil referencing "U.S. #26, Beautiful claret shade, Fine copy - lightly cancelled".
Great addition for collectors of 1850s U.S. classic issues, New York postal history, or calligraphic covers. Please see high-resolution photos for full condition details.
