March Internet Auction

"Protecting Secesh Property", dark purple patriotic design showing Soldier and Southern Farmer with verse "Say Capting I'm a Secesh, so if yer please I'd like a guard detailed fur that Chicken Coop." on cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Mount Pleasant Oh." cds to Columbus Oh., Very Fine and scarce used design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Eagle and Flag, patriotic design on small lady's cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , grid cancel, partial red "Medford Mass. Jun 13" cds to Swampscott Mass.; 3¢ small corner tear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $30 - 40.

Eagle and Flags "Union and Liberty", patriotic design on cover front with manuscript "Catasact, Wis, March 2d" postmark and matching "Official Business, Free" rating to Third Auditor of Treasury, Post Office Department, Washington D.C.; reduced slightly, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $20 - 30.

Eagle and Shield, patriotic design showing vines with S.C. Rickards & Co. imprint, on small cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) folded over edge, tied by grid cancel, matching partial "Mount Gilead O. Nov 21" cds to Mattapan, Dorchester, Mass.; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ flaws, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Eagle and Shield, multicolor design patriotic on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by circular grid, matching partial "Newark N.J. Jul 17" cds to A.J. Smith Jr., Office of the Adjutant General, Trenton N.J., original letter datelined "Newark July 17/61" reading "We made a suit for Adjutant Henry and sent the same to him care of Genl. Peirce sent before the regiments left for Washington he has never got them…, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40 - 60.

Eagle and Shield with State Star Border, patriotic design (Wolcott 2481) bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Leavenworth City, Kas. Jan 24" double-circle datestamp to Brooklyn N.Y.; reduced slightly at left and small edge flaws, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Eagle, Shield and Flags, all-over patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Williamsport Md. Nov 25" cds to Deerfield Centre N.H., F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Zouave and Flag "Death to Treason and Traitors", patriotic design showing Zouave standing on CSA flag, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by Virginia town cds to Plainfield N.j., Very Fine and wonderful design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"To the end of Rebellion" Flag and Zouave, patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Williamsport Md. Dec 11" cds to Pontiac Ill.; partial flap and some tallying, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"Liberty at Port Royal", patriotic design showing Lady holding Flag on cannon on cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) , corner flaw, tied by "Miamiville Oh. Oct 14" cds on cover front to Adjt. General of Ohio, Columbus Oh., Very Fine and attractive design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Long May it Wave!" Flag, patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , corner flaw, tied by grid cancel, matching "Norwalk O. May 15" cds to Clyde, Ohio, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40 - 50.

Firing Cannon and Flag, patriotic design with "If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot, John A. Dix", on yellow cover with " W Helmick, M.C. " free frank to Columbus, Ohio; a bit roughly opened at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Flag and Globe, patriotic design with "The Union of Lakes…" on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue circular grid cancel duplexed with "Louisville Ky, Dec 9, 1861" cds to Portage Oh.; small edge tear and opening mend, stamp nick, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Flag with "O, Liberty!" Verse, patriotic design with printed "From Our Home on hte Hillside, Dansville N.Y." return address on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair , tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Dansville N.Y., Apr 27, 1864" cds to Dundee N.Y., reverse with partial "The Laws of Life" printed ad and Danville map due to missing top flap; top 3¢ corner crease, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"Home Sweet Home", all-over patriotic design showing Camp Scene, Gates imprint on flap of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Mo., May 13, 1862" cds to Ainsworth, Iowa; some edge wear and toing, 3¢ slightly affected by edge placement, Fine and rare patriotic design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Lady Liberty with "Union" Sword, red patriotic design on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular grids, matching "Mishawaka, Ind. Aug 31" cds to Crystal Lake Minn.; minor wrinkling, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Not a Star Must Fall" Eagle and Star, patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Washington D.C. Apr 14, 1863" cds to Friendship N.Y.; reduced at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Our Dog Boxer after the Rats", blue patriotic caricature design showing U.S. Mint with Gen. Scott dog after Southern rats stealing bags of money, on buff cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter 23rd Reg. O.V., W.P. Avery Adjt." to Westerville, Ohio, entered mails with blue "Cincinnati O. Nov 30" cds and matching "Due 3cts" straightline; restored reduction at right, F.-V.F. appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"We are parted", poem patriotic design on small buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp circular grid cancel and "Paris, KY, Nov 30, 1861" cds to Mt. Healthy, Ohio, flap with J.A. Howells imprint; small edge tears and wear, Fine Civil War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $30 - 40.

Gen McClellan, Commander of the Federal Forces on the Potomac, blind embossed patriotic design showing McClellan with Flag on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Mar 28, 1863" cds to Friendship N.Y., flaps red and blue edged; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Col. Ellsworth, The Warren of '61 (Walcott 401), red and blue patriotic design showing portrait surrounded by flags, cannon and balls, etc on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va. Sep 19" cds to Plymouth Mass., F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

George Washington "The War for the Union", blue all-over shaded portrait patriotic design on cover front with "Wawaka, Ind. Mar 17" cds and oval "Free" rating handstamp to Third Auditor of Treasury, Post Office Department, Washington D.C.; reduced slightly, Very Fine front.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $30 - 40.

Sailor on Flag Pole, patriotic design with "Oh keep that flag flying the pride of the van. To all other nations display it." verse on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va., May 11" cds to New York City; some wear and soiling, reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40 - 60.

Shield with Starred Circular Frame, small crude red and blue design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), nick at bottom, tied by grid cancel, matching partial "New Bedford Mas. Oct 16" cds to soldier in Co. K. 21st Regiment Mass. Vol., Annapolis Md., care of Capt. Washburn; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., a rare design not present in Walcott .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Soldier Camp Scene, patriotic design showing tent, flags, cannon and rifles on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 26, 1861" to DeRuyter N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, small edge tear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Soldier holding Flag and Rifle, patriotic design showing plow in background, on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial blue "Frederick Md. Jan 4" cds to Lansing Mich.; bottom edge tear and bid of flap missing, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40 - 60.

The Loyal States, Connecticut, all-over gray shaded ad design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , flaws tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 23, 1862" cds to Friendship N.Y., Reagles imprint on flap, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

13th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, patriotic design with "Company D, 4th Battalion Rifles" on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Jul 20, 1862" cds to Uxbridge Mass., reduced at right; accompanied by original matching patriotic lettersheet datelined " Camp Fisks, Warrington Va. , July 18, 1862" and reads " …We have marched many hard miles. We have been here since the 5th of July, it is a beautiful place, we are camped about one mile out of town which is nearly as large as Worcester and is a great watering place with three large Hotel and Sulphur Springs…one company that went from this place were in those fights at Richmond and they have only 14 left…Gen Banks was in camp last night and made a bully speech to the boys he looked tip top…I tell you what it is we are just sick of this war and the way it is carried on and I for one wish England would come over so it would be settle, we have a man over us that if he had his rights would be shot and many more there are at Washington of the same sort, old Butler is the only man that does things up brown… ", some fold separations, F.-V.F. and scarce patriotic use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Fifty First Regiment Massachusetts Vols., patriotic design showing Massachusetts coat of arms, on cover bearing faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Worcester Mass. Mar 4" cds to Milford Mass., bold " Due 3 " handstamp, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Ohio Unofficial Coat of Arms, blue patriotic shield design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Marietta, Jan 20" cds to Parkersburgh, West Virginia; 3¢ trimmed slightly, bottom right corner mend, Very Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

The Loyal States, Wisconsin with "Fall River Remembers her Brave Sons" imprint, violet all-over shaded patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small tied by "Fall River, Wis. Dec 9" cds to Lieut. S.L. Batchelder with preprinted "Cmpany "B" 7th Reg't Wis. Vol., Washington D.C." address, endorsed "Kings Brig, Arlington Heights"; slightly rough opening at right, F.-V.F. and scarce design imprint.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.