Fall 2025 Auction (October 03, 2025 7:00 AM PT - October 12, 2025 7:00 PM PT)

Rolled lip, open pontil, 1860s. This umbrella ink appears clear at first, but is actually a rare off-color with a faint pink shade. Getting the color accurate in the photos was very difficult as it looks more vaseline color in backlight, but pink in natural light. There is a small 1/4" check next to the pontil, likely due to manufacturing, see photos. The photo of the pontil in backlight washes out the color, the natural light photo is accurate.