Lot
1859 
"Excelsior" Flag, blue patriotic design on cover to "Holsey R. Whallon" in Fairfax, Vt., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by fancy Elaborate Button handstamp (S-E GE-E 24) with matching "Whallonsburgh, N.Y., Jul 8" balloon type cds, 1861 docketing on reverse; cover missing part of upper right corner from opening, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare fancy cancel on a patriotic cover. Scott No. 26 Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $525