1862 “BALTIMORE DESPATCH STAMPS” PAINTING.

1862 “BALTIMORE DESPATCH STAMPS” PAINTING. Watercolor stamp illustration shows an eagle perched atop a Confederate flag devouring a snake with two other snakes in talons. A waving American flag is behind in a landscape scene with mountains and water. A banner is seen above with “Baltimore Despatch Stamps” and on the right side is the seal of the City of Baltimore. Signed lower right “JWK 1862″. Housed in a silver gilt frame with gray matte. NOTE: Joseph Graffins Baltimore Despatch was a local mail carrier in Baltimore, MD. Rare stamps can be found in Scott’s stamp catalog with the date 1856. SIZE: Actual: 3-1/2″ x 5-3/4”. PROVENANCE: From a coastal New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good. 9-24255 (500-800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2334	$230.00	1862 “BALTIMORE DESPATCH STAMPS” PAINTING. Watercolor stamp illustration shows an eagle perched atop a Confederate flag devouring a snake with two other snakes in talons. A waving American flag is behind in a landscape scene with mountains and water. A banner is seen above with “Baltimore Despatch Stamps” and on the right side is the seal of the City of Baltimore. Signed lower right “JWK 1862″. Housed in a silver gilt frame with gray matte. NOTE: Joseph Graffins Baltimore Despatch was a local mail carrier in Baltimore, MD. Rare stamps can be found in Scott’s stamp catalog with the date 1856. SIZE: Actual: 3-1/2″ x 5-3/4”. PROVENANCE: From a coastal New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good. 9-24255 (500-800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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