[CIVIL WAR]. Encased postage, one cent stamp with advertisement for Ayer's Cathartic Pills.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Encased postage, one cent stamp with advertisement for Ayer's Cathartic Pills.
Encased Postage, one cent stamp, "Take Ayer's Cathartic Pills," 25 mm dia. HB-3, EP-2, Scott-2, Reed-AC01SA, 80 case, 80 stamp, 80 mica =245. Rarity 3 (41-50 pieces exist).
In 1862, during the Civil War, as coinage was hoarded by a frightened public, there was a need to keep commerce moving. Designed and patented by John Gault, encased postage stamps met some of this need. The obverse displayed a postage stamp under a clear pane of mica and the reverse featured a merchant's advertisement.
Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico
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