Lot
3276 
Confederacy, Jeff. Davis Catching a Tartar. Columbia Aroused., spectacular caricature design in purplish violet showing Jeff Davis Tearing the Constitution in the Hand of Liberty with Her Other Hand Chocking Davis, on cover to Mayville, N.Y. franked with "1861, 3¢ rose" tied by Washington D.C. cds; cover missing most of backflap with a couple sealed opening tears at top, F.-V.F., an extremely rare and wonderful Jeff Davis caricature patriotic design. Scott Nos. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
The idiom "Catching A Tartar" is to encounter or be forced to reckon with someone or something that proves more powerful, troublesome, or formidable than one expected.
Realized: $4,500