Lot
2640 
(Fancy Cancels) 1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, unwatermarked, cancelled by purple "Shaking Hands" (Cole HF-4) fancy cancel and addressed to Highwood Ill., which was near Chicago, Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $150 - 200.
The symbol of clasped hands was devised to promote unity in our country during difficult years following the Civil War. Worcester Mass. had negative and positive designs of the "North-South Shaking Hands" fancy cancel that is similar in type to this cancel.
Realized: $325