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LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1601 RS203b imageRing's Vegetable Ambrosia, 4¢ black, perf'd, silk paper, disturbed o.g., nicely centered, deep color, Very Fine, rare with only 24 examples recorded. Scott No. RS203b  $2,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,600.00
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1602 RS210b imageScheetz's Bitter Cordial, 4¢ black, perf'd, silk paper, perfs just into outer frameline at right, flaws including crease and sealed tear at top, Fine appearance, a very scarce and difficult issue, with 39 examples recorded. Scott No. RS210b  $900. (Image1)

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SOLD for $260.00
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1603 RS215b imageSchwartz & Co., 1¢ lake, silk paper, large margins all round, rich color, light vertical crease at right, Extremely Fine, a beauty. Scott No. RS215b  $160. (Image1)

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1604 RS235a imageSwain, Wm., 8¢ orange, die cut, old paper, rich color, small sealed edge tears and light crease at left, Fine appearance, a rare and desirable issue, with only 17 examples recorded in the Aldrich census. Scott No. RS235a  $1,650. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1605 RS238b imageSwett, Dr. G.W., 4¢ green, perf'd and die cut, silk paper, showing perforations at left and top, rich color, small thin, Very Fine appearance, only 34 examples recorded. Scott No. RS238b  $450. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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1606 RS245b imageU.S. Proprietary Medicine Co., 1¢ black, silk paper, usual flaws including light toning and a couple tiny internal holes away from design, Fine appearance. Scott No. RS245b  $500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $110.00
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1607 RS264b imageWest India Mfg. Co., 4¢ black, die I, silk paper, nicely centered, light crease in left margin, otherwise F.-V.F., scarce with only 39 examples recorded. Scott No. RS264b  $250. (Image1)

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SOLD for $180.00
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1608 RS264c imageWest India Mfg. Co., 4¢ black, die I, pink paper, fairly well centered, central crease, F.-V.F. appearance. Scott No. RS264c  $400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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1609 RS264Ad imageWest India Mfg. Co., 4¢ black, die II, watermarked USIR, rich color, s.e. and crease at left, F.-V.F. appearance, only 30 examples reported in census. Scott No. RS264Ad  $675. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction
1610 RS265d imageWilder, Edward, 1¢ green, imperf, watermarked USIR, full even margins, strong color, central thin, Very Fine appearance, only 35 examples recorded. Scott No. RS265d  $550. (Image1)

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SOLD for $270.00
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1611 RS270d imageWilson, Rev. E.A., 12¢ blue, watermarked USIR, manuscript cancel, rich color, sealed tear at left, Very Fine appearance, only 35 examples recorded. Scott No. RS270d  $550. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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1612 RT3d imageCorning & Tappan, 1¢ black, perf'd, deep color, small edge thin at top, Fine appearance, rare with only 31 examples recorded. Scott No. RT3d  $825. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
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1613 RT8d imageHoyt & Co., 2¢ black, imperf, watermarked USIR, attractively centered, light crease at left, otherwise Very Fine, only 32 examples recorded in the Aldrich census. Scott No. RT8d  $1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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1614 RT10c imageHoyt & Co., 4¢ black, imperf, pink paper, well centered showing portion of plate imprint at right, couple light vertical creases, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. RT10c  $350. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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1615 RT14b imageLaird, George W., 3¢ black, imperf, silk paper, manuscript "GWL, July 1875" in magenta, small thin spots, Fine appearance, very scarce with only 44 examples recorded. Scott No. RT14b  $1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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1616 RT14c imageLaird, George W., 3¢ black, imperf, pink paper, wide margins showing most of imprint at bottom, pinhole and thinning at top, F.-V.F. appearance, only 40 examples recorded. Scott No. RT14c  $1,250. (Image1)

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SOLD for $475.00
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1617 RT14d imageLaird, George W., 3¢ black, imperf, watermarked USIR, ample to large margins showing full imprint at bottom, faint horizontal crease, otherwise Very Fine, only 42 examples recorded in the Aldrich census. Scott No. RT14d  $1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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1618 RT32b imageYoung, Ladd & Coffin, 4¢ brown, imperf, silk paper, magenta ruled pen cancel, ample to large margins, small tear at left and corner flaws at top right, F.-V.F. appearance, an extremely rare Private Die Perfume issue. Scott No. RT32b $6,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,500.00
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1619 RT32c imageYoung, Ladd & Coffin, 4¢ brown, imperf, pink paper, manuscript horizontal line cancel, full well balanced margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. RT32c  $160. (Image1)

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SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
1620 RV1-RV53, RVB1-RVB2 image1942-46 Motor Vehicle Use Issues Complete, well centered throughout, also includes the Boating Stamp issues, two early issues without gum, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. RV1-RV53, RVB1-RVB2  $2,720. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1621 RVB1-RVB2 imageBoating Stamps, 1960, $1-$3 complete, panes of 10 with plate number, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. RVB1-RVB2  $935. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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1622 RX1//RX46 image1950-52, 1¢-$50,000 Distilled Spirits Excise Issues, lacking only the scarce 1952, 3¢ and $1,500 values (RX27, RX42), handstamp cancels, most with usual punch cancel and staple holes as always, F.-V.F. Scott No. RX1//RX46  $2,290. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
1623 RZ1-RZ18 image1946, 1¢-$2,000 Rectification Tax Issues Complete, used except for 5¢ value, handstamp cancels (no punch cancels), staple holes as always, a Very Fine set. Scott No. RZ1-RZ18  $312. (Image1)

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SOLD for $170.00
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1624   Revenue - Special Tax Stamp Collection, 1930-50's, approximately 180 items arranged in stockbook; good runs of the better liquor issues including retail liquor, dealer, retail dealer in fermented liquors, retail dealer in fermented malt liquor, wholesale liquor dealer, wholesale dealer in fermented malt liquor, etc., also section of opium and related, devices, bowling & billiard, boating, oleomargarine, etc. (no photo). Estimate  $400 - 600.

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SOLD for $1,600.00
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1625   imageTin-Foil and Paper Tax Paid Tobacco Wrapper Collection, collection of over 400 different arranged and indentified by Hicks on pages in 5 binders; with a range of Hicks scarcity code items B-F with at least 60 very rare B code examples (2-5 known), among these include Nicks & Hoffman Co. "Superior" unimprinted wrapper no. 105 with precanceled 1868 Tax Paid adhesive affixed (Springer TF3), 1872 Cotterill, Fenner & Co. "King Bee" (TF3-13), exceptional 1879 Cotterill, Fenner & Co. "Velocipede" (TF6-22), B. Leidersdorf & Co. "Old Abe" (TF6-41), A.H. Platts "Gold Leaf" (TF6-64), 1879 O.M. Arkenburgh & Co. "Jeannette" (TF10-13), John J. Bagley & Co. "May-Flower" with double inverted impression (TF10-26 var.), choice Aug. Beck & Co. "Our Best" (TF10-31), D. Campbell "Five Cents" (TF10-39), 1883 D.H. McAlpin & Co. "Lucky Fine Cut" (TF12-102), etc.; condition varies as always yet well above the norm for these difficult issues, F.-V.F. overall, a lovely collection well deserving further expansion. Estimate  $5,000 - 7,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $8,000.00
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1626 RW1 imageHunting Permit, 1934, $1 Mallards, s.e. at right, uncanceled and affixed to 1934 hunting license; creased, Fine. Scott No. RW1  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $50.00
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1627 RW3 imageHunting Permit, 1936, $1 Canada Geese, o.g., never hinged, bottom margin Plate No 134318 single, immaculate appearance, fresh and Very Fine; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. RW3  $375. (Image1)

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1628 RW3 imageHunting Permit, 1936, $1 Canada Geese, o.g., never hinged, crisp color, large margins, immaculate and Very Fine. Scott No. RW3  $375. (Image1)

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SOLD for $150.00
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1629   image1971 $1 Pintails - California Duck Hunting, stamp (unbacked) and numbered print (signed by Artist Paul Johnson), #175/250 (few pinpoint, almost imperceptible toned specks) absolutely beautiful framing and presentation of the 1st California Duck Print, Scott #CA1. Estimate  $600 - 800. (Image1)


SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
1630   image1972 $1 Canvasbacks - California Duck Hunting, stamp (unbacked) and numbered print (signed by Artist Paul Johnson), #23/50; absolutely fresh and beautifully framed, Scott #CA2. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)


SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1631 2 image1972 $1 Canvasbacks - California Duck Hunting, on original backing, Very Fine, a very scarce key California Duck Stamp issue. Scott No. 2  $1,500. (Image1)

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1632   image1973 $1 Mallards - California Duck Hunting, stamp (unbacked) and numbered print (signed by Artist Paul Johnson), #24/50; absolutely beautifully framed, Scott #CA3. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
1633 WS3 imageWar Savings, 1917, $5 deep green, rouletted, light blue crayon cancel, choice centering, bold color, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. WS3  $650. (Image1)

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SOLD for $600.00
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1634 WS5 imageWar Savings, 1919, $5 carmine, o.g., barest trace of hinge, deep rich color, well centered amid large margins, Very Fine and choice, a lovely mint stamp. Scott No. WS5  $800. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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1635 WS6 imageWar Savings, 1920, $5 orange on green, o.g., rich color, natural s.e. at bottom, central natural paper wrinkle causing gum skip, otherwise Very Fine, a rare key War Savings issue. Scott No. WS6  $4,250. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,800.00
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1636 TD46 image1906 Shermack Type III Blank Test Pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, listed but unpriced in Scott. Scott No. TD46  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1637 TD47 image1910-27 Mailometer Type I Blank Test Pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott No. TD47; $200 for single  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1638   imageShip Island, Miss., straight line postmark on cover to Plymouth, Hollow, Conn., matching "3" rate, manuscript "Soldiers letter, P.S. Claffer, Adj 9th CV" (Colored Volunteers) endorsement at left; sealed cover tear at right, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce black soldier's letter from Ship Island. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


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1639   imageShip Island, Miss., straight line postmark with manuscript "Apr 4" date, on cover to Bowdoinham, Me., matching "3" rate, manuscript "Soldiers letter, J.C. Brown, Chap 15th Me. regt." (colored regiment) endorsement at left; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce black soldier's letter from Ship Island. Estimate  $200 - 300. Ship Island was occupied by Federal troops in December 1861 and was used as a staging area for troops in the attack of New Orleans which took place in April 1862. (Image1)


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1640   imageU.S.A. General Hospital, Baton Rouge, La./Official Business, imprint on cover to Commander 1st Me. (Maine) Batt. in New Orleans, included is original enclosure datelined "U.S. Convalescent Hospital/Baton Rouge, La./Augt 31st, '63" telling of the discharge of a private from the 1st Maine Battery as his right fore arm was amputated, some erased pencil docketing, still Very Fine and unusual. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
1641   Union Sharp Shooter Soldier's Letter, rare letter signed by 2nd Regiment U.S. Sharpshooter "George" A. Clay, datelined "Camp…. Near Petersburg, Va., August 10th/64"; transcription accompanies, no cover included, Fine (no photo). Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. Battle content letters from identified Civil War sharpshooters are scarce. The population of sharpshooters was relatively small, they shunned publicity, avoided using their surnames and kept their letters brief and bland in content…this is typical of the few letters that have survived the Civil War.


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1642   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, 2 letters from Lt. Henry Metcalf to New Hampshire, one on colorful patriotic cover with Congressional free frank and lettersheet with fine illustration of the U.S. Capitol, datelined Washington, June 27th 1861, Camp Miller; discussing tiring march through Baltimore "unmolested" although locals "looked daggers" at us as we passed; second letter datelined "Hooker's Head Quarters, Grand Army of the Potomac, November 19th 1861", describing a march down the Potomac in full view of the enemy; "the Negroes in the vicinity have provided us with hot-cakes and possum. Niggers are very plentiful hereabouts, but are in a very ignorant and wretched condition, and have not much of an idea of what is going on around the country"; typed transcriptions of the letters accompany, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1643   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, from Pvt James C. Gosselin, 22nd Illinois Reg't's color bearer, datelined Camp Lyon, November the 9th, 1861 remarkably detailed account of the Battle of Belmont, Gen'l Ulysses S. Grant's first major battle of the Civil War. Fiercely fought with many atrocities committed by untrained soldiers on both sides, the battle achieved little, with high death rates, earning Grant the nickname "The Butcher"; with original patriotic cover (Walcott L-2648), transcription and historical commentary, Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1644   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, datelined "Camp Miller (near Washington, D.C.), May 16, 1861" from S. Leslie to father in N.J., describing camp life, new tents, tells of a guard shooting cow by mistake, "a great firing of cannons over in Virginia last night", "We have an inspection every day and if anyone does not keep himself clean they put him in the guard house", and more. With transcription, flag patriotic cover with matching letterhead, F.-V.F. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
1645   Union Soldier's Letter, pair of very historic 10-page letters to Vermont from Lieutenant James Harvey Thayer, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, first datelined Bolivar, Tennessee, Oct 25, 1862, with vivid descriptions of the bloody Battle of Hatchie River, fought during Van Dorn's and Price's retreat from Corinth, information taken from POW's, many political comments, war sentiments & other war details; other letter datelined Camp Butler, Tenn. in Memphis, report of guarding railroad, assignment to Grant's Vicksburg campaign, attack by locals, interesting soldier war sentiment, comments about rebel attitudes, cost of Union uniforms, thoughts about war profits; both letters with original covers stamps cut out, with typed transcriptions of the letters, Fine (no photo). Estimate  $400 - 600.


SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
1646   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, from Daniel Gordon of the 58th Ohio, datelined Pittsburgh Landing April the 17 1862, reporting his first person experiences at the Battle of Shiloh; sent "Due 3" in Union patriotic cover Walcott 1176V, stampless with Cairo Ill April 28 1862 cds and a seldom seen sticker added to the cover; transcription accompanies, Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
1647   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, 4-page letter datelined Warrenton (Va.) April 23rd (1862) to Maine, with original cover postmarked with double circle Washington, D.C. cds, from Charles Beal, filled with interesting information about foraging for food & posting soldier's letters…there was five hundred Rebels cavalry there the night before but they had got wind of our coming and took to their heels before we arrived…We go out foraging almost every day after grain for our horses and food for ourselves…and killed 9 turkeys, 5 ducks, 11 chickens and 2 geese and got a large jar of honey and just as much tobacco as we could carry that was in its natural state. I found one barn of it about 150 feet long and 60 feet wide all strung full of it. I tell you whatever it is we help ourselves to whatever you want. We have not got paid off yet, but we expect to in a few days and then we shall get 4 months pay; accompanied by photocopy of daguerreotype and recruiting poster, F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
1648   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, 2-page letter from 51st Massachusetts Infantryman Leonard Webster to his wife and children in Smithfield, MA, written from his muster and assembly Camp Briggs in Jamaica, NY on October 15, 1862, about camp life for a new recruit, speaks of wife visiting camp…I think you had better take some 12 or 14 dollars for your expenses…I have 3 dollars left…I don't spend it very fast…my duty is to sweep the barracks…; From the 2nd letter…I had two of my teeth filled which cost me one dollar…we drew our rubber and wooling as soon as we got on to the ground and as our tents were not all here were distributed about the camp…we have men enough to choose officers…my breakfast was hash this morning and if all the meals relish as good it will be better than I expected…; included are the original transmittal cover with stamp faulty), a summary history of Webster's service and a partial transcription of the letter.; also including another Webster letter home, written on patriotic stationery, with further news of camp life., F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $110.00
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1649   Union Soldier's Letter, 4-page letter from Corporal John Myers, 28th Iowa Infantry, dateline May 17, 1863, camp near Vicksburg, with vivid descriptions of the fighting at Port Gibson under General Grant, describing battle details, number of casualties and events after the battle; no cover, includes typed transcription & service record, Fine (no photo). Estimate  $150 - 200.


SOLD for $180.00
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1650   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, patriotic cover, sent by Sgt Austin V. Eastman, datelined Harwood Hospital, Washington, D.C. Oct 1st 1862, thanking "Miss Kelly" for sending warm clothes, which he explains are provided through a committee without any charge; cover is misprinted with the red color out of registry; he reports in letter that he was wounded at Bull Run; with transcription and copy of photo, Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $100.00
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1651   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, from John C. Cleveland datelined "Camp near Teneytown (D.C.), April 4th 1863", an underage 16 year old Canadian national in the 138th New York, who enlisted with 2 friends from Onondaga, NY; the cover itself is a very rare Home Made Hand-Painted Water Color Anti-War Propaganda Patriotic Protesting Conscription; transcription accompanies, F.-V.F. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. The cover has been featured in several philatelic publications including Milgram's Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and David L. Jarrett's November 2008 article in The Chronicle of the U.S. Classic Postal Issues. Given the content of the letter, fame of this cover and the uniqueness of the writer provide a major Civil War collectible item. (Image1)


SOLD for $2,200.00
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1652   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, two 4-page letters from Cpt. Andrew Upson about moving prisoners, each with its original cover, datelined "Stevenson, Ala., December 14, 1863" and "December 29, 1863"; covers are postmarked Nashville, Ten., letters deal with problems of moving P.O.W.'s…I received orders to proceed to Chattanooga in charge of all the Federal prisoners now confined here…I prefer prisoners with the boys outside who carry loaded guns, then matters go smoothly….two more men returned this morning from eastern hospitals… they were wounded at Gettysburg & now are recovered, other logistic aspects; Upson's service record included, F.-V.F. Estimate  $400 - 600. (Image1)


SOLD for $280.00
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1653   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, three letters in a series from 45th Massachusetts Infantry (the famous & historic "Boston Cadet Regiment") member Col. Charles Codman to his wife in Boston, written from New Berne, NC; the first letter written on April 14, 1863, about troop movements…Last night a reconnaissance was sent out under Spinola across the river toward Washington…They have not yet returned… News has come from Washington. The 5th Rhode Island were successful in running the blockade. They were fired at and their vessel hit but no one was hurt. The gunboats kept up a fire on the batteries and distracted their attention… … I have been reading an article the April Atlantic called "A Spasm of Sense" which seems to me to be very entertaining and contains much sound advice .Provisions and ammunition reached General Foster with the 5th Rhode Island and with these he can hold Washington. So long as he has provisions and ammunition I do not believe that the enemy can take the place. I have no doubt that our friends in the 44th are safe. I should have heard if it were not so…There is a story this morning that General Foster has arrived in New Bern. I shall not have time to learn its truth before the mail leaves but I should not be surprised if it were true. Since the 5th Rhode Island succeeded in running the blockade it appears to me that our difficulties lessen but I can't comprehend why the naval men have magnified the power of the batteries so greatly.Good bye my dearest. I hope to hear soon that the children are convalescent. My love to them all. Affectionately and fondly yours, CRC (Colonel C R Codman); the second letter dated April 21st continues describing anticipation of future troop movements, etc; family matters, and so forth; the third letter dated June 20th, 1863, also contains war content and speaking of perhaps imminent mustering out, Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $280.00
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1654   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, from James Miner of the 15th South Carolina, camped at Winchester, Va.after R.E. Lee's defeat at Gettysburg; there is no reference to the battle or the retreat; typical of Southern soldier's letters home, cover with Federal stamp scraped off probably taken from dead Union soldier; with transcription and much commentary, F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


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1655   Union Soldier's Letter, two letters from Private William Selfe, with vivid first person detailed account of Grant's great blunder at Petersburg, with relevant new information about the battle not in the Official Record, demonstrating that Gen Warren actually rescued Gen Hancock from capture by Confederate troops after Hancock foolishly disobeyed Grant's orders to retreat; talks of his only brother accidentally shooting himself; with summary of the battle, comments, transcription of Selfe's letters, Fine (no photo). Estimate  $500 - 750. This is a significant historic letter, whose contents dramatically correct errors in the Official Record.


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1656   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, datelined "near Little Rock, Dec 11 1864", on U.S. Christian Commission lettersheet, from Moses Edwards to his sister in Iowa, mostly news of camp life, including, "After breakfast I washed and put on clean clothing in army style, no linen shirts, nor standup collars often worn only by some of the upper ones and office seekers"." …the worse fault I have of being out here is we are cut off of the privilege of going to church"; and other war news; cover with poem warning secessionists to "Trip Lightly"; transcription accompanies with brief history of Edwards with battle descriptions, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $200.00
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1657   imageUnion Soldier's Letter, 1865 letter from Wm. T. Clark of the Pennsylvania 19th Infantry. The letter is of particular interest because it provides a vivid first person account of Sherman's march from Savannah to Fayetteville, NC, missing from most histories. Letter sent in a scarce Scott #U27 "star die" entire captured from a Confederate soldier, postmarked Washington D.C. Mar 31 1865. Transcription accompanies, F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $190.00
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1658   imageUnion Soldier's Letter & Patriotic Cover, from Leroy Stone, 4th Vermont Infantry, datelined Camp Griffin (6 miles from Washington), October 14, 1861, talks of troop movements and fellow Vermont soldiers; terrific patriotic cover and franked with 3¢ rose postmarked Washington, D.C. transcription accompanies, F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $230.00
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1659   imageUnion Soldier's Letters, two 1865 letters datelined Jenkins Island, S.C., April 27th, 1863, from Private Gilson Mendall to his wife, postmarked Apr 28, Port Royal S.C. on small patriotic cover with poem "To A Wife" printed by J.A. Howells; mostly family news but some interesting content: "The plantation owners have all either been killed or they have abandoned their houses and slaves have taken them over…the slaves wrecked most of the abandoned plantations, and we did little to stop them. They are very happy to see us." And finally, "Be sure to destroy my letters so that they don't fall in the hands of the enemy spies". With transcriptions, photo, battle maps and 7-page write up on Mendall and the battle., F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction
1660   imageUnion Sympathizer Letter from Kentucky, datelined Louisville, September 24th, 1861, written as he flees his home to avoid being caught between the withdrawing Confederate troops and the Union troops swooping through Kentucky shortly after the start the war; with Confederate sympathies in the rural and southern parts of Kentucky, the Kentucky government passed an act of secession for those areas only, causing considerable disruption to the citizens and ill will within the state, which this letter expresses; transcription accompanies, with patriotic cover picturing Southern gentleman under palmetto tree and verses such as "Oh! for a nigger, and oh! for a whip", F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

Literature

Literature
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1661   Civil War Soldiers Letters 1861-1865


SOLD for $1,000.00
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Worldwide

United States
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1662   Civil War Soldiers' Letters, 1862-1865, album with about 46 letters, most with envelopes, a few patriotic, virtually all transcribed for easy reading; contents with the usual health and weather reports, but most with interesting commentary about camp life and some battle reports, much personal news and statements of loneliness, etc; datelines include 1861 Camp Wood, Ky., Camp Big Spring, Corinth, Miss., Sherbunn Barracks, Fort Corcoran, Va., Demopolis, Ala., Wisewell Barracks, Washington, D.C., Murfreesboro, Harpers Ferry, Chattannooga, Quincy Hospital, Ill., Naval Combat off Ft. Wright; and much more; condition somewhat mixed; still an engaging & fascinating correspondence of some historical value (no photo). Estimate  $500 - 750.


SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1663   Union & Confederate Letters & Covers, group of various items, including 4 with C.S.A. franking & 3 Union items, couple with patriotic cover & stationery, with letters content about relatives killed, forthcoming draft, very poor literacy, inspection recommended (no photo). Estimate  $200 - 300.

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SOLD for $220.00
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1664   imageBeardless Lincoln, Beardless Lincoln, woodcut portrait design with "Merill & Son Publishers Concord, N.H." imprint below (Milgram AL-28) on cover to Medfield, Mass., franked 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Montpelier, Vt., Feb 2, 1863" cds, fresh and Very Fine, a scarce campaign design. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1665   imageCamp of Second Mass., Regt., L.N. Rosenthal allover camp scene design on reverse of legal size cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, two singles tied by blue "Fredrick, Md., Feb 13" cds, with original enclosure with matching illustrated letterhead from Col. George Leonard Andrews datelined "Cantonment Hicks, Frederic Md, Feb 12, 1862", with news & discussion of Burnside's Expedition to capture Roanoke Island…The arrest of General Stone and the charges against him of treasonable conduct have created great excitement here.; some cover edge wear and small tears, otherwise Very Fine, a wonderful and rare Rosenthal patriotic cover and letterhead rarely found in this condition. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1666 65 imageCol. Ellsworth, red, blue & brown portrait design with allegories and quote below, on cover to patriotic cover manufacturer J. Magee in Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "New York, Sep 24" cds and grid duplex, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 65  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $260.00
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1667   imageCorn (Not Cotton) Is King, blue illustrated design on cover addressed to Marietta, O., manuscript "Soldiers Letter, Lt. Col. Clarke, 36 O." endorsement and "Marietta, O., Nov 15, 1861" cds with straight line "Due 1" handstamp; some cover edge wear, F.-V.F., a scarce soldier's letter drop rate uasge. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
1668 26 imageEagle, purple allegorical design with verse and King & Baird imprint below, on cover to Hastings, Minn. franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by Rippon, Wis. cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a very rare design, ex Walcott. Scott No. 26  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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1669 65 imageEagle & Flag, red, blue and brown patriotic design with eagle holding pocket watch with "For All Time" fob ribbon, on cover to Maine franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C., Mar 15" cds; cover with minor corner wear, Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $110.00
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1670 65 imageEagle & Olive Branch, bordered design and printed Orange, Mass. address, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (scissor separated) canceled by target handstamp with "Washington D.C., Mar 19, 64" cds alongside, with original enclosure datelined from Fort Craig; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, an extremely rare design, one of only two known (other from the Bischell sale). Scott No. 65  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1671 65 imageEagle and Globe, red and blue design on cover to North Barnstead, N.H., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp "New Orleans, La., Apr 13, 1863" cds, with original enclosure from soldier writing home from Carrollton; cover slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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1672 65 imageEagle and Shield, red and blue patriotic design with Union slogan on cover to Maine, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Washington D.C. cds, Very Fine; with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $90.00
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1673 65 imageEagle, Flag & Shield, red and blue design with ribbon slogan below, on cover to Townsend Harbour, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, matching "Port Royal, S.C., Oct 16, 1862" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $90.00
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1674 65 imageEast Front of the Capitol & Justice, dual patriotic design in dull purple on cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (small flaws) tied by bold "Williamsport, Md., Dec 6" cds, receiving backstamp, with original 1861 enclosure from Camp Jackson; small cover tone spot, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $240.00
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1675 65 imageEnd of Secession, noose resembling skull design on cover to Albany, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by circle of wedges cancel, 1863 New York cds alongside; partial bottom flap, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare used patriotic design; signed Milgram. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $500.00
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1676 26 imageFate of Traitors, red and blue Hanging Jeff Davis design with Wells imprint at right, on cover franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (scissor separation at sides) canceled by grid handstamp, "Southampton, N.Y., Aug 2" cds at center; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 26  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $230.00
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1677 65 imageFifteenth New Hampshire Regiment, red soldiers design with "The Union - It Must Be Preserved" slogan above, on cover to North Barnstead, N.H. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "New Orleans, La., Mar 28, 1863" cds, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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1678 65 imageFlag, red and blue patriotic design on cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, horizontal strip of three tied through perfs by straight line "Registered" handstamp, matching "Philadelphia, Pa., Nov 14" cds and grid duplex; small cover tear at top, Extremely Fine, a lovely early registered usage on a patriotic cover. Scott No. 65  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $675.00
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1679 U26 imageFlag, red and blue design with verse below, on 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire; slightly trimmed at right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare patriotic on stationery envelope. Scott No. U26  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $290.00
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1680   imageFlag & Verse, in red & blue, blue "Adams Express Co., N.Y." double circle handstamp, to Cornelius Ender, Co. C, 8th Reg., N.Y.S. Artillery, Washington, D.C., endorsed "Care Capt Burger"; slightly reduced at right with minor edge toning, F.-V.F. and very scarce. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
1681 26 imageFlags & Shield, red and blue allegorical design with slogan banners, on cover to Suffield, Conn., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red canceled by socked-on-the-nose grid handstamp, matching "Hoosick Falls, N.Y., May 20" cds; cover corner repair at top left, otherwise Very Fine, ex Walcott. Scott No. 26  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $70.00
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1682 65 imageFor The Union - Illinois, violet Magnus dual design on cover to Princeton, Ill., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Bird's Point, Mo., Oct 10" cds; stamp flaws and cover slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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1683 65 imageGeorge Washington and White Horse, hand colored elaborate design "Soldiers and Statesmen need only imitate", all superimposed on map of United States; franked with 3¢ rose tied by indistinct cds, on cover to Pennsylvania, very slightly reduced at right, bit of aging does not detract from this rare design, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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1684 65 imageThe Girl I Left Behind Me., patriotic design with verse below on cover to McKean, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Pittsburgh, Pa. cds; stamp with perf toning and flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $70.00
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1685 65 imageGreat Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission, brown illustrated design with "Philadelphia. Office 1323 Chestnut St." imprint at left, on fresh cover to Pottsville, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Phila., Pa., Apr 26, 1864 cds and target duplex, Extremely Fine, a select example of this popular Sanitary Fair design, ex Bischel. Scott No. 65  Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $850.00
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1686   imageJeff Davis, Taken From Life, blue caricature design on free frank cover to Massachusetts, "Washington, D.C., Dec 14, 1861" cds; cover edge wear and light stain, Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
1687   imageJeff Davis's Letters of Mark - Pirate, caricature design on soldiers letter endorsed cover to Irvington, N.J., "Washington D.C., Oct 9, 1861" cds and matching "Due 3" in circle handstamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
1688 26 imageJeff. Davis Caricature, "Come Shoe my Horse, for Old ABE is after me" with illustration of horse being shoed; franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, with Wyoming, R.I. postmark; couple trivial flaws, lovely Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 26  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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1689 65 imageThe Late Col. E.D. Baker, portrait design with Upham imprint on backflap, on cover to Coopers Creek, Ill., franked on reverse with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Cairo, Ill., May 12" cds, stamp and cover with small edge flaws, F.-V.F., a very rare design. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1690 64 imageLiberty & Flag, red and blue design with verse at top, on cover to Byhalia, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ pink tied by sharp square prison bars cancel with matching "Columbus, O., Sep 20, 1861" cds alongside, with original enclosure; cover slightly reduced at right and stamp with a few lightly toned perfs, F.-V.F.; with 2011 W. Weiss certificate. Scott No. 64  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
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1691 24 imageLiberty & Flag, red and blue design on locally addressed cover, franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V canceled by grid handstamp and tied by red "Boston, Mass., May 15" cds, Very Fine, a very scarce drop rate patriotic cover. Scott No. 24 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $270.00
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1692 65 imageLiberty & Flag, red and blue design on cover to Monroe, N.H., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Paper Mill Village, N.H., Jan 29" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $80.00
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1693 65 imageLincoln, portrait design on mourning bordered cover to Two Taverns, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Newark, N.J., Jun 14" cds and target duplex; light cover toning, Fine. Milgram No. AL-365. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $210.00
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1694   imageLincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, the complete set of five unused patriotic covers depicting caricature battle between the North & South, printed by J.H. Tinley, all bright and fresh; mounting adhesion of reverse, otherwise Extremely Fine, a rare and popular caricature patriotic set. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)


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1695   imageLincoln Mourning Cover, oval portrait with black border, "We Cherish His Memory" inscribed above (Milgram AL-370), with 3¢ rose tied by May 24 Chelmsford, Ms. cds with pen cancel, very dignified image, stain spot on front, very slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction
1696 65 imageMap of the Seat of War, black and blue allover design on cover to Ware, Mass., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; cover scuff at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare patriotic. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $210.00
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1697 65 imageMcClellan & Rosecrans, full dual portrait multicolored Magnus patriotic design, on cover franked with faded 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 22, 1862" cds with second strike at right over soldiers endorsement; sealed cover tear at left, F.-V.F., design not included in either the Walcott or Bischel sales, quite possibly unique used, ex Stephen Brown. Scott No. 65  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $475.00
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1698   image1862, Monitor & Merrimac Naval Battle Scene, in color, with double circle Alexandria, Va., May 23, 1862 cds with matching boxed "Due 3", on cover to Yarmouth, Maine, endorsed "Soldier's letter, B.F. Tefft Chaplain", couple minor corner faults, F.-V.F. and attractive. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
1699 65 imageMoosier City - Camp Hallack near Fredrick City, Md., Rosenthal allover camp view design on reverse of legal size cover addressed to regiment in Xenia, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue Frederick, Md. cds with matching "Due 3" in circle handstamp; cover soiling and sealed edge tears and a bit reduced at left, Fine, an extremely rare unlisted Rosenthal patriotic in used condition. Scott No. 65  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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1700 65 imageThe Nation's Defense, battalion patriotic scene in lilac on cover to Milton Plantation, Me., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Jan 18" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 65  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
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