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Lot
1021
(Campaign} 1856 John Fremont, portrait design in oval on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), four large margins, rich color, tied by bold "Paid" in large grid cancel, red "Boston Mass. 2 Sep" cds to Durham N.H., Very Fine. Milgram No. JF-36 Estimate $150 - 200.
Fremont was a founding member of the Republican Party and in 1856 was chosen as its first presidential candidate, although the Democratic Party candidate, James Buchanan, won.
Realized: $210