Lot
2177 
"The Union Forever" Shield, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by "Paid" and tied by Philadelphia "U.S. Ship, 3cts." circular postmark to Woonsocket R.I., endorsed "From U.S. Gun Boat Itasca" at bottom left; reduced slightly at left and a bit of erosion in address, otherwise Very Fine and rare Civil War patriotic use from a U.S. Gunboat. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300