Spanish American War

"Camp Life - Spanish-American War, 1898.", patriotic design depicting camp and waving flag on cover soldier endorsed from Co. H, 8th Regt. Mass U.S. I. Vol., Camp G.H. Thomas bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Chickamauga Natl. Park Ga., Aug 10 '98" military duplex to Lynn Mass.; reduced slightly at right, small edge tear at left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Camp Scene with Flag, detailed patriotic design on cover bearing 1¢ green (279) pair tied by "Washington, D.C. Jul 8, 98" Barr-Fyke machine cancel to Geneva N.Y., Jul. 9th arrival backstamp; some edge wear and opening nick, Very Fine and rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Campaigning in the Philippines", all-over illustrated blue patriotic design on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Presideo Cal. Sep 12, 1899" duplex to De Smet S.D., interesting letter detailing travel to Japan and beyond, " Our camp life here is more of a pleasure than a burden… ", Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"The Flower of the American Army", fantastic patriotic design showing soldier firing rifles and killing Spanish enemy, on cover bearing 2¢ pink (279Bc) tied by "Sep 11 '98, Chickamauga Natl. Park, Ga." military duplex to Madisonville Tenn.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"The Flower of the American Manhood", red, green and black patriotic design showing soldier and flowers, endorsed from Camp Thomas, on cover bearing 2¢ Trans-Miss (286) tied by Aug 19 '98, Chickamauga Natl. Park Ga." duplex to Townshend Vt.; cover tear bottom right, F.-V.F., a rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Military Camp, all-over panoramic patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ carmine rose (279Bc) tied by "Albany, N.Y., Dec 31 '99" duplex to Detroit Mich.; reduced slightly at right just affecting 2¢, Very Fine and scarce Spanish American War design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

U.S. Artillery, patriotic design showing crossed cannons on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Washington D.C., Sta. D, Oct 30 '99" duplex to Youngstown Ohio, Oct. 31st machine arrival; tone spot bottom left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

U.S. Volunteer Army, patriotic design with "The Flower of American Womanhood who Mourns and Nurses the Brave" verse showing nurse and flowers on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc), corner flaw, tied by "Columbus, Ohio, Sep 20, 1898" machine cancel to Abington Pa., Very Fine and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

U.S. Volunteer Artillery, red and blue patriotic design showing Soldiers firing Cannon on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by partial "Chickamauga Natl. Park, Aug 13 98" RMS duplex to Bangor Me.; 2¢ creased and small nick, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Cuba Libre - On to Havana", U.S. and Cuban soldier and flags patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) tied by "Niantic Conn. Aug 30, 1898" duplex to Woodstock Hill Conn.; reduced slightly at left with small edge tear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"Defending the Colors", patriotic design depicting variety of soldiers with American and Cuban Flags, on cover soldier endorsed from Co. F, 8th Mass U.S.V., Camp George H. Thomas bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279B) tied by "Chickamauga Natl. Park Ga. Aug 20 '98" military duplex to West Boxford Mass., flap sealed with small patriotic flag sticker, original Camp Thomas datelined letter from soldier in hospital waiting for release, Very Fine and choice Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"Knocked Out", caricature patriotic design showing Soldier being knocked out by "Hard Tack" Canned Beef on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Greenville, S.C. Dec 12 '98" duplex to Ovid N.Y.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and rare Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Mounted Soldier with Sword, red design with blue star border on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279B) tied by "Brewster Me., Feb 14, 1898" duplex to Gloucester Me., forwarded to Exeter N.H., endorsed from Maj. Fred. C Low; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"Mustered Out", blue patriotic design showing soldier shedding uniform on cover endorsed "Company L, 2nd Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., Camp McKenzie, Augusta, Ga." bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Augusta, Ga., Apr 15, 99" duplex to Chicago Ill., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"On Guard in the Sunny South", red patriotic design showing soldier with icicles, printed "4th Reft. N.J. Vol. Inft., Camp Wetherill, Greenville, S.C." designation, bearing 2¢ red (279Bc) tied by "Greenville S.C. Feb 16 '99" duplex to Trenton N.J., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"On to Cuba" American and Cuban Soldiers holding Flags, patriotic design cut-out tied on cover by light "Fernandina, Fla. Oct 1898" duplex with quartered cork tying 2¢ rose carmine (279B) to Baltimore Md., flap with Eagle, American and Cuban flags patriotic design, endorsed "Co. P, 4th U.S. V. Infantry" on back flap; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and unique homemade Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"On to Havana!", Soldier holding Flag patriotic design on cover endorsed from "H.G. Frederichs, Co. C, 8th Regt., N.Y. Vol., Camp Thomas, Ga." bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Chickamauga Natl. Park, Ga. Jul 20 98" RMS duplex to New York City; 2¢ flaws, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

On to Porto Rico! Soldier and Flag with Navy in background patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Aug 8 '98, Chickamauga Natl. Park Ga." RMS duplex to Hampton, Iowa; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Only a Bugle Boy, multicolor patriotic design on light blue cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Kansas City Mo. Sep 14 '98" machine cancel to Chicago Ill., Sep. 15th machine arrival backstamp; small gripper nick, Very Fine and choice, ex-Biddle .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Our Boys are Coming Home", soldier scene with "Kentucky's Welcome to Kentucky's Troops." slogan on light buff cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Louisville, Ky. Nov 28 '98" duplex to local street address; tiny top edge mend, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Ours was a Star Engagement.", American and Cuban Soldiers holding respective Flags on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by four-ring cancel, matching "Deerfield, Iowa, Nov 29, 1898" cds to Marlin Firearms Co., New Haven Conn.; reduced slightly at right, 2¢ light creases, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Relieving the Guard", blue caricature design shows soldiers with hot water deicing a guard soldier, endorsed "Company K, 5th Reg't Mass. V.I., Camp Wetherill, Greenville S.C." on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "Greenville S.C. Mar 7 '98" to South Braintree Mass., Mar. 9th arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Soldier and Cannon, red and blue design on reverse of cover for Broadway Novelty Advertising Co. bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Cincinnati, Ohio, Sep 24 '98" machine cancel to West Somerville Mass., F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Soldier "Farewell", soldier embracing his woman framed by draped flags, on cover bearing 2¢ pink (279Bc) tied by "Harrisburg, Pa. Aug 29, 1898" machine cancel to Providence R.I., Aug. 30th arrival backstamp; some creasing lightly affects 2¢, Very Fine and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Soldier with Rifle and Pack, blue design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Oakland Cal. Aug 25, 1898" machine cancel to Division Hospital, Presidio, San Francisco Cal., Presidio (8.26) arrival backstamp; edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F. and rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.