Lot 2844 o
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by gorgeous strike of fancy negative North-South Handshake cancel of Worcester, Mass., outstanding centering with huge even margins, bright color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1988 & 2009 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 186 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A WONDERFUL STRIKE OF THIS FANCY CANCELLATION AND ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE AND APPROPRIATE ON THE LINCOLN ISSUE - RARELY FOUND ON A SOUND STAMP.
This delightful Reconstruction-era cancel was created to heal feelings after Civil War.
Realized: $1,000