Lot
797 
John Bell, large portrait with "For President: John Bell" imprint below, on cover to Lowell, Mass., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by bold "Saint Louis, Mo., Oct 15, 1860" cds; cover nick and small opening tear at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Bell campaign design (Milgram rarity 3, 1-5 known). Milgram No. JBL-1 Estimate $400 - 600.
Although Bell did not carry the border state Missouri, he handily out-polled Abraham Lincoln there.
Realized: $1,400