1862 Civil War Era Encased Postage Stamp, EP-34a, HB-30, S-15, Reed AS03MD. Three Cents, AYER’S SARSAPARILLA, Medium “AYER'S” with Legend, “Ayer’s Sarsaparilla to Purify the Blood,” Choice Very Fine.


Rarity-1 (100+ Common) according to Fred Reed. A pleasing example of this Emergency Civil War Era small change money. The 1861 US Postage 3¢ red George Washington stamp issue has strong color and is very well centered with just some minor internal lamination to the mica surface at the top rim edge to his head. The case has nice sharp clear legends overall being toned to a medium-chestnut color. Overall, a very collectable example of this more available and affordable Boston, Massachusetts area Encased Postage Stamp merchant. (VF Scott Cat. $350)

Encased Postage Stamp, 1862, Fred Reed