Sale 5005Completed: January 25, 2025
January Internet Auction
Lots 1—48
Patriotic Covers
Lot 1
General George McClellan, black patriotic portrait design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Oct 23, 1864" cds to Dedham Mass.; some edge wear and flaws, partial flap, F.-V.F.
Walcott No. 303 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $60
Lot 2
General George McClellan, red and blue portrait patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) , trimmed, tied by bold blue "Blaitmore Md. Dec 15" cds with red ms. to Kalamazoo County, Michigan; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 3
General George McClellan, red and blue patriotic design with portrait, eagle and shield on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by ms. "Xenia Ind, Oct 11" postmark to William E. Murray, Co H 19th Ind. Vol., in care of Captain Hamilton, Washington D.C., Trinity Hospital, original 1862 enclosed letter; roughly opened at right, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 4
General Scott, red and blue oval portrait patriotic design, trimmed and pasted on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented square cork cancel duplexed with "New York, May 24"cds to Brattleboro Vt., forwarded to Tulbridge Vt. with "Tulbridge, Vt" cds tying pasted patriotic design; large sealed tear at top left and partial backflap, Fine and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 5
Fort Donelson, blue Soldier patriotic showing slain soldier with Gates flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial town cds to Mooresbury Pa.; small flaws, reduced at right, F.-V.F. and rare design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $240
Lot 6
The Girl I Left Behind Me, red and blue portrait design with verse at top, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Cincinnati O. Apr 1" cds duplex with circular grid cancel to Wetmore, Ohio; faults, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 7
Soldier Leaving Home, red and blue design showing Soldier and the Girl he Left Behind with "J.G. Wells" imprint on flap of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular geometric to Gorham, Maine; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 8
Soldier with Shield and Eagle, red and blue design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target, matching partial "Clinton Ind, Apr 17" cds to Cincinnati Ohio; edge wear and flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $160
Lot 9
The Soldier's Dream of Home, overall multicolor patriotic design with Upham imprint on cover with "C. Van Wyck" free frank and "Washington D.C., Oct 11, 1861" cds to Metuchen N.J.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $100
Lot 10
Vermont Soldier, blue patriotic design showing Solider holding Rifle with "When our country was all confusion, Vermont Boys came to the conclusion, That down to Washington they would go…" verse bearing 3¢ rose (65) corner flaw, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 14" cds to Moretown Vt.; reduced slightly at left and minor tone spot, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 11
Zouave and Flag, black patriotic design on cover with manuscript officer's endorsement vertically at left, entered mails with "Due 3" rating to New York City, manuscript "1863" docketing vertically at right, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $250
Lot 12
Zouave holding Rifle, multicolor patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Feb 23, 1863" cds to Covert N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, couple tone spots, F.-V.F. and rare Zouave design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $150
Lot 13
Death to Traitors! Lady Liberty and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular geometric, matching "Gales Ferry Ct. Apl 2" cds addressed to Fairdale Pa.; cover flaws, cds ms. strengthened, Fine and rare design.
Walcott No. 2178 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 14
Lady Liberty and Flag, beautiful patriotic design on cover front bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Paid 3" in circle cancel, matching "Oxford Furnance, N.J. May 23" cds with ms. date to Philadelphia Pa.; reinforced backing and lower left corner mend, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 15
Lady Liberty and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by ms. " 1862 ", matching " Keene O., Mar 22 " postmark to Nashville Tenn. care of Capt. Nichols; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $90
Lot 16
Lady Liberty and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , corner flaw, tied by "Centreville Mass." cds to Cheektowaga N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $25
Lot 17
Liberty and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on transatlantic cover to Germany with manuscript New Jersey July 2nd town postmark at left, bold "New York, Br Pkt '23' Jul 9" debit exchange cds, blue "13" due rating, reverse with red Aachen (7.24) transit and German (7.25) arrival backstamp; small left edge and flap tears, some soiling and staining, Fine appearing.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 18
"Onward" Lady Liberty and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e., tied by sharp "Old Point Comfort Va., Jul 7" cds to Chester Pa., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $350
Lot 19
"The War for the Union", red and blue Lady Liberty and Flag patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Feb 4, 1864" town cds to Lancaster Mass.; edge wear and flaws, F.-V.F.
Walcott No. 2352 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 20
Eagle and Flag fighting Snake and CSA Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , preuse fault tied by bold town cds on cover to Bangor Me.; partial flap, restored lower left corner, Fine appearance, a scarce unlisted design .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $110
Lot 21
"Our Country", slogan in ribbon with eagle, shield and cannons patriotic design in red and blue on cover with blue "Nashville, Tenn. Apr 3" cds and matching " Due 6 " in circle rating handstamp to Springfield, Pa.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and attractive, scarce penalty due rate.
Walcott No. 2501 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 22
34-Star Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) pair , nibbled at bottom, each canceled by segmented grid cancel, matching jMilleville Ms. May 4" cds to Little Compton R.I., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $100
Lot 23
Flag, red and blue patriotic design on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , nat. s.e., tied by indistinct "Noank, Ct. Jul 23" cds to Mystic Bridge Conn.; right edge flaws, corner chipping right top and bottom, F.-V.F. and unlisted patriotic design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $275
Lot 24
"History Of Our Flag", overall patriotic design with ornate border in red and blue, lengthy history, on cross border cover with "Washington D.C. Jul 22, 1862" double-circle datestamp and "Due" handstamp with ms. "10" cent rating to Canada West , light arc "U.States" exchange handstamp, magenta manuscript " Missent to " and red split ring "Huberstone, C.W., 25 July 1862" cds as forwarder; small repaired flaws and tone spot, Fine and scarce missent patriotic cross border use, scarce cross border.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $210
Lot 25
If anyone attempts….shoot him on the spot", two-line blue verse of red and blue flag patriotic design cover with bold "Saratoga Springs N.Y. May 6" cds and matching boxed "10" cross border rating to Montreal, Canada East ; reduced at right, slightly redused at right, still, Very Fine and scarce patriotic cross border use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $325
Lot 26
"One Flag And One Government", red verse on multicolored patriotic design with eagle and flag in circle with all the states in points, red Magee imprint vertically at left on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C. Nov 30" cds to Kiltanning, Pa; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $130
Lot 27
"One Flag And One Government" "VICTORY", red and blue patriotic design in circlle with points for all states, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Norfolk Va. Mar 16" cds to Romulus N.Y.; lower left edge nick, otherwise Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $130
Lot 28
"Stand By The Flag", red and blue patriotic design showing Flag, Verse and Mass. State Seal on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , barely tied by grid, matching "Newburyport Ms. Jul 20, 1861" cds to Boston Mass.; top corners rounded, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $130
Lot 29
"Baby Walker", red and blue Firing Cannon and Flag patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) faulty, tied by indistinct town cds to Hinesburgh Vt.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Walcott No. 2766 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $55
Lot 30
Cannon and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Oct 26, 1861" cds to Bloomsbury Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $50
Lot 31
Cannon and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Sep 2, 1861" cds to Bloomsbury Pa.; 3¢ corner crease, light toning, reduced slightly at left, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 32
"Northern Argument for Southern Traitors", blue verse below red and blue patriotic design showing cannon and soldier on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blue "Neshonic, Wis. Jul 22" cds to Waddington N.Y.; light soiling, small edge flaws and wear, reduced at right, Fine and rare unlisted design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $120
Lot 33
"The Only Compromise for Treason", red and blue Firing Cannon and Flag patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Paducah Ky. Jun 25, 1861" cds to Salem Ohio; reduced slightly at right, edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 34
"Illinois" Shield and Eagle (Captured by CSA at Battle of Shiloh), blue patriotic design on cover endorsed " Captured in the Yankee Camps by Jno Lyons Jr. at the Battle of Shiloh Church, April 7th 1862 ", F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $220
Lot 35
To the Union, State of Michigan, overall red and blue design showing state seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Sep 20" cds to Birmingham, Mich.; reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $240
Lot 36
The Loyal States, Union, Ohio, blue overall design with "Reagles & Co." flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Washington D.C. May 23, 186" cds to Springfield, Ohio; small edge flaws and wear, reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 37
Col. Turchin's "Chicago Zouaves", 19th Reg. Ill. Vol., red and blue patriotic design showing Zoave standing on CSA flag on yellow cover addressed to Mediosia, Illinois; reduced at right, Very Fine, ex-Laurence .
Walcott No. 1490 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $425
Lot 38
"From 32d Regt. First Gernan Ind. Vol. Colonel A. Willich", purple patriotic design showing ornate oval with Eagle, Flags, Rifles, Cannon and Drum, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cairo, Ill. May 12 1862" cds to Baltimore Md.; cover repaired, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare unlisted design .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $230
Lot 39
Sixteenth New-Hampshire Regiment, regimental patriotic design on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel, matching "New Orleans La. Jan 8, 1863" cds to West Milton N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 40
"30th New York" Regiment, blue overall "The Loyal States, Union" New York on cover bearing 3¢ rose (54), corner faulty, tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 4, 1862" cds to Jessups Landing, N.Y.; edge flaws and wear, Fine appearance and rare regimental Loyal States use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 41
50th Reg't New York Vol. Engineers, bronze patriotic design showing castle and listing officers on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Feb 21" cds addressed to Bondville N.Y.; some edge wear, reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $180
Lot 42
Scott's "Nine Hundred", U.S. V.C., F.B. Halleck, Captain Commanding Co. K., blue illustrated patriotic design showing mounted colider on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Washington D.C. Jun 11" to Springport N.Y.; reduced at right trimming 3¢, Fine and rare regimental design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $400
Lot 43
Sherman's Brigade, 65th Reg't, C.S. Harker, Col., flag in shield patriotic design on cover endorsed by Soldier "A. Burns, Chaplain, Co. O" at left, entered mails with Louisville Ky. " Due 3 " handstamp addressed to Buckeye, Ohio; reduced slightly at left, edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce regimental patriotic design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $250
Lot 44
Panorama of Nashville, bronze overall Magnus design with imprint at bottom on cover bearing on reverse 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Aug 6, 186" cds to Leon Centre N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, slight discoloring, F.-V.F. and scarce used bronze Magnus.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $425
Lot 45
"Why don't you take it?", caricature patriotic design showing "Old General" Bulldog scaring off Confederate Greyhound with F.T. Beard and James Gates imprints on yellow cover with General Banks Division "G.B.D., Sep. 26" two-line postmark and "Paid" rating handstamp to Rowley Mass.; reduced at left, Fine and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 46
Young America off for the War, red patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , creased, tied by "New-York, Jun 23, 1862" duplex to North Brookfield Mass.; cover tears and wrinkling, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 47
The Nation's Defense, purple cannon wagon train patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Annapolis Md. 1862" cds to New Haven N.Y.; flaws and stains, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 48
"True to the Union", red and blue slogan with star and integral shield patriotic design, red Magee imprint vertically at left on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "York, Pa Jan 23" cds to Angeliea N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, trivial light wrinkling, still, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $35