Spanish American War

"A Bursted Bubble, Spain 1898", multicolor patriotic design on cover bearing 1¢ green (279), two singles, tied by "Knoxville, Tenn. Sep 14, 1898" machine cancel to Weston W.V.; reduced at right and some edge wear, F.-V.F., a rare Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"By the "Imperial", Cuba Must and Shall be Free", multicolor patriotic design showing Uncle Sam, American and Cuba Flags, Eagle and Shield, on Bucher & Gibbs Plow Co. ad cover bearing 2¢ pink (279B) tied by "Canton, Ohio, Sep 8, 1898" flag machine cancel to Orrville, Ohio, original illustrated letterhead enclosure showing similar non-patriotic ad design with a farmer instead of Uncle Sam; reduced at right, F.-V.F. and wonderful Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"Caught at Last", caricature showing rat caught his tail on cover bearing 2¢ red (279Bc) within stamp collar tied by "Concord N.H., Mar 22, 1900" flag machine cancel to South Creek N.C., purple "J.B. Kelley, Badges" circular handstamp; flap tear, Very Fine and rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Celebration of Home Coming of Altoona's Soldiers from Philippines.", red American flag bordered patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Altoona Pa., Mar 6, 1901" machine cancel to Local street address, Very Fine, The only recorded example of this Spanish American War design .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Friendship, Love and Truth", patriotic design from B.S. Davis Lodge Altoona Pa. on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "Altoona Pa. Sep 15 '99" duplex to Pittsburgh Pa.; reduced a bit at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Jim Hickey War Card, large-size private post card bearing 1¢ green (279) tied by dateless "New York, N.Y., 1898" machine cancel to New Haven Conn., printed message "The Queen of Spain has asked the Holy Father to pray for the success of the Spanish cause." from "Jim Hickey, No. 2 Gun, Forrind Torret, U.S.S. Olympia, Manila Bay"; some creases and light toning.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"On to Havana!" Chickamauga Battlefield, Camp Thomas, flag and battle scene patriotic design on cover with purple " Soldiers' Letter. / Due Two Cents " two-line handstamp and "Mil. St., Lexington, Ky. Aug 31 '98" military duplex to West Springfield N.H., Sep. 2nd arrival; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Red White and Blue Diagonal Bars, red and blue diagonal patriotic design on unsealed Palm Bros. & Co. cover bearing 1¢ green (279) pair to Mansfield Oh., fresh and Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Red White and Blue Horizontal Bars, patriotic flag design on unsealed medicine ad cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) tied by "Buffalo, N.Y." third-class oval to Sullivan Me., red ad text on reverse; tiny edge tear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Red White and Blue Horizontal Bars, stylized flag patriotic on Berger Manufacturing Co. advertising cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Canton, Ohio, Jul 13, 1898" flag machine cancel to Dubuque, Iowa, Jul. 14th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Red White and Light Blue Vertical Bars, vertical-orientated design on unsealed cover bearing well-centered 1¢ Trans-Mississippi (285) tied by "Chicago Ill. Jun 27, 1898" flag machine cancel to Coldwater Mich., Extremely Fine and choice.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Patriotic Shield with Fireworks, red and blue design for John N. Miller & Son War Novelties and Fire Works on 1898 yellow cover bearing 1¢ green (279) , small flaw, tied by undated "Philadelphia, Pa" machine cancel to Hoppenville Pa., Jun. 6th 1898 arrival backstamp, Very Fine and striking patriotic advertising design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Red Cross Flag, patriotic design with "First Pennsylvania, Red Cross Auxiliary of Pittsburgh" imprint on unsealed 1¢ blue entire canceled by "Pittsburg, Pa. Aug 2, 1898" machine cancel to local street address, addressee "left city" and returned, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"The Red Cross, Clara Barton", blue illustrated book corner card on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279B) tied by "Philadelphia Penn., Jan 17 '98" machine cancel to Suffield Conn., Jan. 18th arrival backstamp; tiny edge tear at left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Spain Trying to Dodge.", black patriotic design showing "Doctor" cannon on cover bearing 2¢ shield (329) tied by "Concord N.H. Mar 5, 1904" flag machine cancel to Portland Me.; reduced slightly at right just affecting 2¢, Very Fine and unusual.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"United We Stand, Divided We Fall.", Eagle and Lion Anglo-Saxon patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Wilkes Barre, Pa. Jun 12 '99" duplex to Harrisburg Pa., additional Wilkes Barre machine cancel inverted, Harrisburg (6.12) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"What did Dewey do to them? His Guns played a Tattoo on Them!", blue advertising design showing drummer for New Haven Clock Co. bearing Canada 3¢ red tied by "Toronto, Jul 2, 1898" Canada machine to Ottawa; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.