Sale 6Completed: February 22, 2025
The February Sale
Lots 1148—1227
Patriotic Covers
Lot 1148
Major Gen'l John C. Fremont, red and blue portrait patriotic design in boxed ornate frame showing Flags and Sword, Gates imprint at left, on cover with manuscript "Soldiers Mail" endorsement with "Gallapolis O. Nov 18" cds and bold "3 Due" rating handstamp to Apple Creek Station, Ohio; some wrinkling at right, small edge tear at bottom, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 1149
Col. Geary's Twenty-Eight Regiment, patriotic portrait design with Magee imprint at left on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Duncansville Pa. Feb 14" cds to Williamsburg Pa.; edge wear, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., pencil notation "George Sloane $12.50 Rare 1935"; signed Sloane. Walcott No. 485.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $220
Lot 1150
Lincoln, Zouave and Encampment, red overall patriotic design featuring Lincoln in ornate frame on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Mount Vernon O. Apr 1, 1862" cds to Leroy Ill.; small faults including repaired upper corners, no flap, Fine and scarce Lincoln patriotic design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $550
Lot 1151
"Little Mack", small blue patriotic portrait design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small flaws, tied by blue grid duplexed with "Louisville, Ky Oct 1, 1862" cds to Tabor, Ohio; couple light tone spots and reduced at left, Fine and rare design.
Walcott No. 342 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $250
Lot 1152
Maj. Gen. McClellan, rose portrait patriotic design in ornate frame drapped with flag on amber cover bearing 3 ¢ rose (65) , tiny tear, tied by double-strike of circular grid cancel, matching bold "Brattleboro, Vt. Jan 21, 1862" cds to Sharon Vt.; small top edge opening flaws, reduced at right, Very Fine and exceptionally rare, only recorded used example .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $600
Lot 1153
"Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan", portrait in black with yellow backdrop patriotic design with additional verse "Appearance of the Son of Pennsylvania in Washington, on the morning of July 26, 1861" on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by perfectly struck circular grid cancel, "Harrisburgh Pa. Sep 7, 1861" cds to Canton Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $450
Lot 1154
Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan, powder blue portrait patriotic design in oval with Flags and Eagle on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small tear, tied by "Washington, D.C. May 22, 1862" cds to High Bridge N.J., Very Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $275
Lot 1155
General Scott, large patriotic portrait of younger General with verse below, on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) , red "Vernon Vt Jan 5" cds to Pondville, Vermont, with carte-de-visite and original letter dated 1863 with some interesting content " Charles S. Harris was taken prisoner…I was exchanged about 3 weeks after that…he died the 17 day of September last. He had the typhoid fever but was getting better… " ; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $650
Lot 1156
(Gen. Scott) Our Commander-in-Chief, red and blue patriotic design showing portrait surrounded by flags, cannon balls, etc. on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), s.e., tied by partial Feb. 6th New York town cds to Buffalo N.Y.; flap missing, Very Fine unlisted design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $400
Lot 1157
Major-General Siegel, black portrait patriotic design on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , s.e. at left, light corner crease, tied by "Cairo, Ill. Jul 10, 1862" cds to Delhi, Ohio; reduced slightly at right, couple wrinkles, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $140
Lot 1158
General Franz Sigel, hand-colored Magnus patriotic design comprising portrait of General Franz Sigel and map of Missouri and Illinois railroad lines, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 3, 1862" cds to Centreville N.Y.; barely reduced at left, Very Fine, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE MAGNUS MULTICOLOR GENERAL FRANZ SIGEL PATRIOTIC COVER.Realized: $3,250
Lot 1159
General Wardsworth, portrait patriotic design in intricate red and blue frame, additional manuscript drawing showing him smoking a pipe on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , corner flaw, tied by target cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Jun 25" cds to Plainfield Ill.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and rare embellished patriotic design.
Walcott No. 445 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $100
Lot 1160
George Washington, multi-colored Magnus patriotic design showing Washington with raised Sword, on cover with manuscript "Soldiers Letter" endorsement, entered mails with "Alexandria, Va. Jan" cds to Plymouth Mass.; faint left edge tone spot, barely reduced at right, Very Fine and choice.
Walcott No. 6 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USED EXAMPLES OF THIS REMARKABLE MULTICOLOR MAGNUS PATRIOTIC DESIGN SHOWING GEORGE WASHINGTON WITH A RAISED SWORD.Realized: $6,000
Lot 1161
General Wool, multicolor Magnus patriotic design showing oval Wool portrait surrounded by soldiers and flag, Magnus imprint at bottom, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , vertical tear at top left, tied by "Washington D.C. Jun 2, 1862" cds to Dunkirk N.Y.; some pinholes along top and small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce Magnus multicolor patriotic, ex-Walcott ; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Walcott No. 379 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.Realized: $550
Lot 1162
Maj: Gen: Wool., black portrait with Magee imprint at left on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by cork cancel duplexed "Albany, N.Y. Mar 22" cds to Hudson N.Y.; light horizontal bend away from stamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $220
Lot 1163
"Camp Dennison, Near Cincinnati, Ohio", overall blue patriotic design on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp "Miamiville O. Oct 28" cds to Toledo, Ohio, endorsed "1st Regt. Ark."; reduced at right, light toning, F.-V.F. and rare design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $500
Lot 1164
"Col. Ellsworth was shot dead this morning. I killed his murderer", black patriotic design showing three soldiers and the murderer being bayoneted, Wells flap imprint, cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blurry "Baltimore MD. Nov 25" cds to North Sidney Me.; some ink to right of stamp and some light gum soiling, Very Fine and rare, only two recorded used examples .
Walcott No. W432 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.Realized: $1,100
Lot 1165
Lexington, April 19th, 1775 - Baltimore, April 19th 1861, violet dual American Revolution - Civil War battle scene patriotic design, violet S.C. Upham imprint on backflap, bearing 1¢ blue (63) , rich color, tied by Boston "Paid" in oval handstamp, red "Boston, Mass., Apr 6" cds on fresh cover to local Boston street address, Extremely Fine, ex-Pacetti ; with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Walcott No. 742 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USED EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE UPHAM PATRIOTIC DESIGN.Realized: $3,250
Lot 1166
Smithsonian Institute and Female, blue dual-panel Magnus patriotic with imprint below on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by "Washington D.C. Oct 29, 1861" cds to West Bethany Mills, N.Y.; reduced at right and stain in address panel, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $700
Lot 1167
"6th Corp, 1st Division", red cross encased in blue border patriotic design, Magee imprint at left, on 1864 cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target duplexed with "Washington D.C. Apr 18 '64" to Gorham Me., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $180
Lot 1168
Head Quarters, 50th Engineers, patriotic design showing castle on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp "Washington D.C. Oct 1, 1863" cds on yellow cover to Rileyville Pa.; reduced slightly at right just trimming some perfs, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $200
Lot 1169
"Motto Of The P.R.V.C.", large blue patriotic design across top with additional verses below, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 1, 1862" cds to Strasburg Pa.; reduced at right, slightly reduced at right, still, otherwise Very Fine and exceedingly rare design, only two used examples recorded .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $325
Lot 1170
5th Reg't Michigan Cavalry, Col. Freeman Norvell., imprint on overall United States Capitol patriotic design on reverse of yellow cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter, J.N. Hurt PM, 5th Mich Cav." and with "Due 3" handstamp to Mankins Mich.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and rare patriotic design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $350
Lot 1171
"100th Reg't Illinois Volunteers", regimental imprint on blue patriotic design showing Lady Liberty on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by greenish blue circular grid cancel, matching "Bardstown Ky. Oct 7" cds on 1862 cover to Manee Ill., includes enclosed ms. address card of "J.M Cassit, 100 Ill Reg Co E, Captain Bartlett, Zainesville Ky. or Elsewhere"; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $240
Lot 1172
"21st Indiana Battery", regimental imprint patriotic design with cannon being pulled by six-horse team with men racing to war, on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Portland, Feb 3" cds to Laporte, Ind.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and great design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $325
Lot 1173
"From 11th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers.", imprint on Gen. McCellan portrait patriotic design on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. May 11, 1862" cds to Lowell Mass.; slightly rough opening, bit of flap missing, Very Fine and scarce.
Walcott No. 1414 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $300
Lot 1174
Massachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rifles, imprint with gold leaf on Lady Liberty patriotic design endorsed " Soldiers Letter " bearing 3¢ rose (65) , corner flaw, tied by "Williamsport Md. Mar 3" cds to Roxbury Mass.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. and scarce regimental design.
Walcott No. 1427 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $230
Lot 1175
"2d Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers", patriotic design with red state star border and blue "Arms of New Hampshire" seal on cover with "Washington D.C. Mar 22, 1862" cds and " G. Marston " free frank to South Danvers, Mass., Extremely Fine and rare regimental design.
Walcott No. 406 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $550
Lot 1176
"Manchester Light Battery" (New Hampshire), red patriotic design of soldiers, flag and cannon on yellow orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct cds to Manchester N.H., Very Fine and exceedingly rare regimental design.
Walcott No. 1359 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $250
Lot 1177
"97th Regt. N.Y.V., Col. C. Wheelock", red and blue patriotic design featuring elephant with flag and carrying additional flag with verse , Murphy & Sons imprint at left, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Washington D.C., Nov 30" cds to Prospect N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and rare regimental design.
Walcott No. 1221 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.
A REMARKABLE ELEPHANT PATRIOTIC DESIGN FOR THE 97TH REGIMENT OF THE N.Y. VOLUNTEERS.Realized: $1,100
Lot 1178
"112th New York Regiment", gray patriotic design with regimental ribbon above tent and picket on patrol on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , tied by blue "Norfolk Va. Mar 12" cds to Levant N.Y., pencil docketing at top, reduced slightly at right with corner nick, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Walcott No. 1206 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $160
Lot 1179
"1st Regiment Ohio Volunteers", red patriotic design showing state seal on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Louisville Ky, Dec 17, 1861" duplexed with circular grid cancel Geigers Mill Pa.; stamp with ms. spot, otherwise Very Fine and rare regimental design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $425
Lot 1180
Eleventh Regiment, Penn'a Reserves, Col. Gallagher, imprint on Flag patriotic design cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Jun 2, 1872" cds to Sheares X Roads, Pa., manuscript " Missent & Forwarded " with "New Alexandria Pa. Jun 11" cds, barely reduced at ends; accompanied by letter from same correspondence but not original, "March On, March On…" lettersheet with "11 Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, Company G, Camp 6 Miles From Richmond, June 21st, 1862" dateline with some interesting content reading " …We ar on this side of the river yet and the Revels on the other side…We can see the Rebels and hear them giving comand, they have agot a brass band witch they play ocasionaly yesterday, they wher shelling us all day but hurt no one… Whe may have a fight here most any time but whe ar allways ready… ", Very Fine regimental patriotic.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $500
Lot 1181
"Mc Knight Guards, Co. L, 28th Reg't Penn. Vol's, Capt. James Barr", shield with oval portrait black patriotic design with cannon and sword at bottom, on cover Chaplain endorsed "Soldiers Letter", entered mails with bold "Washington D.C. Jun 9, 1862" cds to Hammonton, N.J.; manuscript "Died List" on reverse, Very Fine and exceptionally rare, only two recorded used examples , ex-Gabriel .
Walcott No. 132 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.Realized: $650
Lot 1182
51st Regt. P.V., red and blue soldier and flag patriotic design with verse below "The star-flower banner must never be furled…" below, M.R. Wills of Norristown Pa. imprint at left on 1862 cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 24" cds to Flemming Pa., with original linteresting letter mentioning " bad fight ", other interesting subjects, need for supplies from home, etc.; reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce regimental design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $300
Lot 1183
Loyal States, multi-colored all over oval of Loyal States Seals with eagle, shield and flags at top, Upton imprint on bottom backflap, on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) , both with Boston boxed "Paid" handstamp, red "Boston Mass., Jan 12" cds to Philadelphia Pa., 1862 docketing on reverse; stamps small flaws due to edge placement, otherwise Very Fine and choice prepaid carrier fee patriotic use, Walcott L-1622. Walcott No. 1622.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $1,200
Lot 1184
Connecticut State Seal and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small faults, barely tied by target cancel duplexed with matching "Hartford, Conn. Aug 10, 1861" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; missing flap, mounting adherances on reverse, still Very Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $500
Lot 1185
The Massachusetts Pine, patriotic design with six-line verse below on orange cover with manuscript Officers "Soldiers Letter" endorsement entering the mails with Philadelphia " US Ship 3 cts " circular handstamp to Foxborough Mass.; reduced slightly at right, some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $600
Lot 1186
Massachusetts State Seal, red and blue oval patriotic design with eagle, shield and flags on small ladies cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , corner mended, tied by blue "Somerville, Mass Jun 17" cds to Merideth Village N.H., attractive and Very Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $325
Lot 1187
Fort the Union, Minnesota, multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Indians on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel, matching "Alexandria Va. Oct 8 '63" cds to South Alabama, N.Y., couple small edge tears; accompanied by unoriginal matching multicolor Magnus lettersheet from soldier writing to his sister from " Camp near Brandy Wine Station, Va. Apr. the 2nd 1862…I think the soldier will get a vote and it we live to see that day will short the traitors where the circumference of the Circle lies. I do think that Old Abe will be the President and I find I am not the only one that thinks so. God grant that such be the case… ", some mends, Very Fine pair, ex-Risvold .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,000 - 1,500.
A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF MAGNUS MULTICOLOR "FOR THE UNION, MINNESOTA" PATRIOTIC COVER AND LETTERSHEET SHOWING INDIANS.Realized: $7,500
Lot 1188
Loyal to the Union, State of New York, all-over red and blue patriotic design with Wells flap imprint on cover with "Washington D.C. Jan 20, 1862" cds and "C.H. Van Wyck" member of congress free frank to North Hempstead, Long Island N.Y.; small edge tears, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 1189
"My Country in peril", verse below multi-colored hand-painted Magnus patriotic of man resting with imprint below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small corner crease, tied by "Alexandria Va. Jul 5, 1862" cds to Shoemakertown Pa.; faint cover stains, reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Magnus design; with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Walcott No. 1895 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.Realized: $4,500
Lot 1190
"Our Union Volunteers", red and blue patriotic design showing Officers, Indian Head and Waving Flag on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Delaware City Del. Nov 10" cds to Lancaster County Pa.; reduced slighty at right, 3¢ light crease and perf toning, Very Fine and attractive design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $240
Lot 1191
"United States Artillery", blue patriotic design showing men manning cannon, flag in blue behind, verse below, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 19, 1863" to Tioga Pa.; reduced slightly at left, fresh and Very Fine.
Walcott No. 834 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $325
Lot 1192
"Feed the light of Liberty, that it may burn the brighter.", red design showing female pumping water on clean cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Old Point Comfort, Va." cds to Framingham Mass., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $550
Lot 1193
"If I cannont fight, I can feed those who do.", red patriotic design showing Woman cooking in Kitchen on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small flaws, tied by partial "Washington D.C., Aug 12" cds to Petersburgh Pa.; cover soiling and staining at right, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $950
Lot 1194
Lady Liberty and Flag, multi-colored Magnus-style hand-painted patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) , minor perf tip toning, tied by neat "Rockton, Ill Oct 28" cds to Portland N.Y.; reduced at right with minor wrinkling, Very Fine and rare patriotic.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500 - 750.
A STRIKING UNLISTED MULTICOLOR LADY LIBERTY AND FLAG PATRIOTIC DESIGN.Realized: $2,300
Lot 1195
Lady Liberty and "Union" Flag, red and blue patriotic design with S.C. Rickards imprint on 1861 cover with "Washington D.C. Nov 21" cds and Member of Congress free frank to Göttingen, Hannover, Germany , endorsed " via Bremen " although sent via Hamburg, light "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. '5' Nov 30" debit exchange cds, carried by HAPAG Saxonia from Nov. 30th to Hamburg arriving Dec. 14th, Hamburg (12.14) transit backstamp and blue "6½" exchange rating, large red crayon " 6½ " restatement, Göttingen (12.14) arrival backstamp; addressee name neatly disguised, Very Fine and scarce patriotic use to Germany.
Walcott No. 2129 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.Realized: $600
Lot 1196
Liberty, Flag and Eagle, red and blue patriotic design on 1862 cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , corner flaw and tear, tied by light "Lebanon, Ky Oct 31" cds to Williamstown Mass., pencil "No 26 '62" docketing; small stain spot, F.-V.F. and unusual design.
Walcott No. 2158 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $350
Lot 1197
"O'er old oceans farthest deep Our Banner'd Navies Proudly sweep", purple Magnus-style female design with verse below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , s.e. at top and tiny tear, tied by "Saint Louis, Mo. Nov 28" cds to Pulaski N.Y., docketed "Ans Dec. 10/61" at top; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $550
Lot 1198
"Our old oceans farthest deep, Our Banner'd Navies Proudly sweep", blue Magnus-style patriotic design with verse below showing Lady Liberty and additional woman adjacent on yellow cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) , matching manuscript "Martinsburg O. Dec 31" town postmark to Bucyrus, Ohio; corner fault lower right, Fine and attractive design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $160
Lot 1199
"Righteousness Exalteth a Nation but Sin is a reproach to any People", green patriotic design with verse and Liberty, red illustrated Partridge imprint inside flap and balance of verse covering entire inside front panel, on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by blue circular grid cancel duplexed with "Oberlin O. Dec 17" cds to Elzria, Ohio, Extremely Fine and choice, a most unusual patriotic design with inside text and imprint.
Walcott No. 2254 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $425
Lot 1200
"Constitution" Eagle and Flag with Song, blue patriotic design with Herron imprint on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by "Washington D.C. Apr 9, 1862" cds to Lakeville N.Y., enclosed matching "Soldier's Memento" patriotic lettersheet datelined "Camp Wadsworth, Co. D. Regiment 104, April the 8th 1862" with some interesting camp content " …Our regiment had marching orders since the came here but they was so many of the men sick that they couldnt go, the orders was to march a crost the potmic… "; small edge flaws, 3¢ slightly affected from edgement, still Very Fine and scarce patriotic pair.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $300
Lot 1201
Eagle and Flags "Niagara Falls Mills, Buffalo N.Y.", patriotic advertising design on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by "Buffalo N.Y. Oct 28, 1861" rimless duplex with grid cancle to White N.Y., flap with additional embossed adverting, Extremely Fine and scarce patriotic advertising.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $850
Lot 1202
Eagle, Flags and Shield, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Newport, Ky May 23, 1863" cds to Marshall Mich., gem strike of " FORWARDED 3 " to Ceresco, Michigan; reduced at left, slightly rounded corners at left, still, otherwise Very Fine and striking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $700
Lot 1203
"Liberty and Union For Ever & Ever" Eagle & Shield, verse in ribbon on multi-colored eagle and shield patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Bloomington Con. May 15" cds to Saratoga Springs N.Y.; light edge wear, F.-V.F., extremely attractive and colorful design with bright rich colors.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $1,100
Lot 1204
34-Star Flag, overall red and blue flag design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by manuscript, matching "Concord Vt. Dec 30" postmark to Soldier Charles Quinby, Vermont 3rd Regiment Co. C, Washington D.C.; reduced slightly at left, 3¢ small flaws, still Very Fine and rare design.
Walcott No. 2839 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $425
Lot 1205
Border of Flags, unusual red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cairo, Ill Sep 18, 1862" cds to West Point, N.Y.; some edge flaws, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $325
Lot 1206
"Down with the traitors' Serpent Flag!", blue four-line verse on patriotic design showing Old Glory and CSA State Flag with broken staff, Higgins imprint at top, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancel, matching neat "Howard Centre Ia. Aug 8" cds to Glen Wild N.Y.; reduced barely at right, Very Fine.
Walcott No. 3024 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $300
Lot 1207
"Elmira Rendezvous" Waving Flag, blue patriotic design with "Long May it Wave" slogan on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), s.e. at left, tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching "Elmira N.Y. Jun 11" cds to Ellisburgh N.Y., Very Fine and rare, ex-Walcott .
Walcott No. 804 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $400
Lot 1208
"Fast Colors Warranted Not to Run" Flag, red and blue patriotic flag design with "The Union Forever" banner on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Nov 23" cds to Portland, Maine, forwarded with 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by sharp "Portland Me. 26 Nov 1861" cds to Standish Me.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and extremely attractive forwarded patriotic.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $750
Lot 1209
Flag with "Then conquer we Must when our cause it is just" Verse, red and blue patriotic design with four-line verse below Flag, Cooley, Farwell & Co. corner card above on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , tied by blue grid duplexed with "Chicago Ill. May 11" cds to Galva Ill.; barely reduced at left, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $160
Lot 1210
"N.C. - Our Flag is Still There!", red and blue "The Star Spangled Banner" patriotic design with Mumford imprint on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Camden O. May 31" cds to Cincinnati, Ohio; opening tears, F.-V.F. and exceedingly rare design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $300
Lot 1211
Waving Flag, red and blue patriotic design on 1862 cross-border cover from Nova Scotia to E. Winthrop, Maine bearing two Nova Scotia 5c blue (10) singles with manuscript cancels, Halifax (9.27) transit oval backstamp and red "Paid 10" exchange oval, docketed from "Tanquier N.S., Oct. 3. 62" at left; small edge tear, missing backflap, Fine and scarce cross-border patriotic use from Nova Scotia.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $1,600
Lot 1212
Waving Flag with Manuscript Feather Pen and Verse "The pen that wrote the Declaration of Independence", red and blue patriotic design with attractive manuscript embellishment on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small flaw, tied by "Millersville Pa. June 17" cds to Philadelphia Pa., docketed "Jun. 14, 1861" on reverse; reduced at left with small edge tear, barely reduced at left, light edge soiling, still, F.-V.F. and unique patriotic.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $475
Lot 1213
"The "Shield" of Liberty", large red and blue patriotic shield design with verse above and below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Oct 13, 1862" cds to Burlington Conn.; edge wear and light toning, reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $180
Lot 1214
"Conquer We Must for Our Cause is Just!" Cannon and Flag, blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small flaws, tied by "Washington D.c., Feb 19" cds to Oregon N.Y., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $150
Lot 1215
"Our Compromise" Cannon and Flag, red and blue patriotic design with additional red and blue cloth strips glued to top and reverse of cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small flaws from edge placement, canceled by bold circular grid cancel, matching "Nantucket Mass. May 10" cds to Claremont N.H.; barely reduced at right, Very Fine and unique patriotic embellishment, ex-Gallagher .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $160
Lot 1216
Agriculture, Manufactures, Fine Arts, purple caricature patriotic design showing Hangmans noose, Uncle Sam spinning "North or South Hemp for Traitors" wheel, additional lengthy "Them pesky Treason Fellers…give them full swing" on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ dull red (26) , small perf faults, pen cancel, matching ms. "Little Rock, July 25" Illinois town postmark to Croltz, Ill.; reduced at left with small edge stain, otherwise Very Fine and desirable caricature design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $1,600
Lot 1217
Blood Money: Or How Southern Rebels Encourage Piracy, wonderful caricature design showing Jefferson Davis on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Detroit, Mich. Jun 27" cds to Tipton Mich.; edge wear, reduced at right, F.-V.F. and rare design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $400 - 600.Realized: $750
Lot 1218
Eastern Virginia - Western Virginia, purple caricature patriotic design with verse below "…The folly of these suicidal Asses!" on cover with partial Ryan imprint at left, on cover with blue "Elmira N.Y. Nov 11" cds and " A.S. Diven, M.C. " congressional free frank to Allegany N.Y., includes original letter with embossed flag, some interesting content discussing camp life and policing the shanty; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and rare caricature, Walcott L797, ex-Hahn .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $700
Lot 1219
"Latest News from the South "The Union feeling is increasing" ", blue caricature patriotic design of Jeff Davis being pulled out of "Union Glue" by his children on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , flaws, canceled by square grid, matching "Burlington Ioa. Aug 5, 1861" cds to Oceola, Iowa; reduced at left, small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and rare design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $1,900
Lot 1220
"Old Secesh", caricature showing crocodile as the South on amber cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by circular grid cancel duplexed with "Newbury Vt. Mar 3" cds to Lowell Mass.; reduced slightly at right just affecting 3¢, still fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $150
Lot 1221
"Why Don't You Take It", dog caricature patriotic design of Scott and Davis on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , perf flaws, tied by partial Washington D.C. cds to Gaysville, Vermont; cover wrinkling, F.-V.F.
Walcott No. 929 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 1222
"Why Don't You Take It", black caricature patriotic design showing Scott and Davis as dogs, on amber cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , faults, barely tied by target, red "Providence, R.I. Jul 23" cds to Uxbridge, Mass., fresh and Very Fine patriotic.
Walcott No. 929 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $210
Lot 1223
Flags, Shield, Eagle, Cannon and Drum, red overall patriotic design on 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Jan 29, 1862" cds to Auburn, New York; slightly reduced at right and light edge tone spots, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $325
Lot 1224
Roses, two patriotics with different red and green floral designs, each franked with 3¢ rose (65) , one tied by "Middleburg Pa. Apr 14" cds addressed to Solider, Co. c. 172 Regt. P.M., Yorktown Va.; small flaws, Fine and most attractive pair.
Walcott No. 2717, 2720 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 1225
"To Cure Rebellion" "This is the Pill that will Cure or Kill", black illustrated bomb patriotic design with two slogans on cover with "Washington City, D.C. 'Free' Aug 5, 1861" cds and " N. Wilson " Congressional Free Frank to Haverhill Mass., second sheet of enclosed lengthy letter mentioning trials of camp life, training, etc , a very interesting letter; opening tear at lower right, F.-V.F. and remarkable design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $2,100
Lot 1226
"The Union And The Constition!", large red verse patriotic across top of express cover to Northampton, Mass. with manuscript " $20 - Paid 2/- " express rating, additional magenta "28" manuscript, reverse with red wax seals, central seal with "Public" in center, Very Fine and scarce patriotic express use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $400
Lot 1227
United States Civil & Military Stationery Packet, beautiful 8¾x5¼" 1862 envelope with fourteen engraved patriotic vignettes, priced at 25¢ for 50 different packets of 25 Loyal States and 25 Washington Surroundings & Assorted plus 36 Generals in Command Portraits, etc., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.