Lot
4352 E
1904, 1¢+1¢ Black, Model Essay, handpainted model on 140 x 80mm white cardstock consisting of india ink and wash drawing of stamp patterned on engraved Sheridan stamp already completed (Miscellaneous Die number 5953), the vignette being a photograph of General Sherman, the dates and surrounding ornamentation pasted on, "U. S. POSTAGE" added in white ink, ornamental message card inscription panel in upper left and "DETACH / ANNEXED CARD / FOR ANSWER" in lower left, guide lines in pencil; red pencil "1" in upper left corner, Very Fine, ex-H. Deats. Scott No. UY4E. USPCC No. MR6mE-A $4,000.
THE UNIQUE SHERMAN MODEL FOR THE 1904 1¢ PAID REPLY POSTAL CARD ISSUE.
Realized: $3,250