Lot
1368 
Fancy Shield with Stars, a remarkable strike ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Roslyn, Long Island N.Y., sharp "Brooklyn N.Y. Nov 21 1863" cds; original 1863 enclosure accompanies; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 60 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
THE FINEST RECORDED STRIKE OF THIS BROOKLYN FANCY PATRIOTIC CANCEL.
The Skinner Eno tracing for this cancel is not as sharp as the strike here, which clearly shows an additional star at the top of the shield. This cancel is known used at two towns: Brooklyn N.Y. and South Norwalk Ct.
Realized: $4,000