Lot
3471 
(Propaganda) Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage, illustrated Barnabas Bates Postage Reform Propaganda cover showing Steamship, Eagle with Shield & Steam Engine, bearing 3¢ orange brown (10A) tied by "New York, Jan 23" three-bar cds, ornate imprint of "D. Felt & Hosford, Stationers" on reverse; some edge faults, address erased, Fine and scarce example of this spectacular Barnabas Bates "Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage" propaganda design. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,700