Lot 1576 E
Official Seal, 1877, composite model, engraved and watercolor design. Composite card proofs of intermediate dies, "post obitum", "vignette", "imprint" cut out and pasted to card with hand drawn and watercolor additions of frame and lettering, dated "Febry 21. 77." in ink and signed "Thos. F. Morris" in pencil by the designer., Very Fine and unique, ex-Christiansen, Chesapeake.Scott No. OX1-E2 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
This unique model is dated two days after the National Bank Note Company letter of 19 February 1877, in which they presented the pen-and-ink drawing to the Post Office Department. The National Banknote Co. presumably began the engraving shortly after sending the letter.
Realized: $4,750