Lot
2873 
"The Loyal States Union Iowa", overall gray design showing Liberty, flag and Iowa State Seal on transatlantic cover to Germany, postmarked blue "Fort Madison, Ioa Dec 4 1861" cds, red "New York Paid Hamb Pkt 20" transit, blue "Paid" straightline with manuscript "30", two "Franco" straightlines, appropriate backstamps include "Hamburg 31/12 61" oval, very light tone spots, F.-V.F., attractive transatlantic usage. Bischel No. 3130.Estimate $200 - 300.