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1701

Pvt. Israel Sheffer, 174th Ohio Infantry Correspondence, 1864-65, approximately 30 "Dear Family" letters (most with matching cover) assembled in archival pockets in binder with slipcase, contains a running transcript of each letter, Sheffer's Civil War service history, maps of his assignments and battles, relevant military correspondence and some related family correspondence, Sheffer was in one of the last regiments formed during the war with his enlistment lasting for one year, with correspondence starting at Camp Chase (Columbus, O.) to Murfreesboro, giving detailed account of daily life, sickness in the field, the Battle of Decatur, Siege of Murfeesboro, Camp Stoneman in Washington D.C. (Christian Commission cover and letterhead), 1865 Carolinas Campaign, The Kinston Campaign and Israel's death from typhoid fever in March of 1865 (letter from commanding captain in regiment); some covers somewhat rough, missing stamps, etc., F.-V.F., a fascinating intact correspondence. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,900.00
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1702

Siegel of Island No. Ten (Miss. River, Tenn.), orange buff cover endorsed "Soldier's Letter, 8th Wis. Vol., J.W. Jefferson, Major" at top and left, addressed to Burnett Wis., letter datelined "Point Pleasant March 30th 1862" and remarks of there being but little activity in three days in the rifle pits, Very Fine, ex-Graham. Estimate $400 - 600. Island No. 10, then located in the Mississippi River in Tenn. just below the Kentucky line, surrendered to an army under Union Gen. John Pope and the Mississippi or Western Flotilla of gunboats under Commodore Andrew H. Foote, on Apr. 8, 1862 after a siege of over a month. The Civil War Island No. 10, lying just below the Kentucky state line in Tenn., was washed away by the river in the 1880s. Today's Island No. 10 is on the opposite shore and no relationship to the position of the CSA Island fortification. Mail from both Pope's Army and Foote's gunboats was sent north by steamer to be mailed at Cairo. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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1703

Southern Cross of Honor Medal Application J.N. Chapman of the 1st Georgia Militia (Image1)

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1704

[Through the Lines] J.B. Dutton., straightline handstamp and manuscript "25" private carriage rating on buff cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, s.e. at bottom and pulled perf., tied by "Moorestown N.J. Jan 12" cds to Susan & Mary Walker at Point of Rocks, Md., docketed "Ans Jan. 14th 1864" at left, Extremely Fine and rare. Scott No. 65 Estimate $400 - 600. J. B. Dutton was the Postmaster at Point of Rocks having left his home of Waterford Va. at the start of the war. He carried mail across the river, through the lines, to Waterford. The addressees of this cover are likely the daughters of Nathan Walker who lived in Waterford. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,900.00
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1705

1846 (Feb 12) Letter From Monrovia, folded letter datelined from Governor J.J. Roberts to Ben Coates in Phil., Pa., red Baltimore, Md cds lightly struck with matching "Ship" and "12" handstamps, manuscript "Pr Brig Kent", letter is settling debts and advising latest developments in the slave trade including that "England cancelled a treaty with native chiefs of Grand Cape Mount which should stop traffic through Liberia…slavers have been unable to move their victims due to the blockade by English and American ships", excellent content concerning the fight against slave trading in Africa; light stain, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
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1706

(Abolitionist Movement) Amos A. Lawrence and the New England Emigrant Aid Company (treasurer and principle manager of the Emigrant Aid Association, which sent out parties of settlers from New England during the Kansas struggle) two items; signed 1839 folded letter from Boston to Allentown, N.J. with interesting content regarding the silk industry in the U.S., and an 1856 notice (with cover) of charter of the New England Emigrant Aid Company showing Lawrence as an incorporator and the treasurer, also includes a circular notice regarding the "crisis in Kanzas affairs", the cover addressed to Sherman, Conn. and franked with 1851, 1¢ blue, type II canceled by Boston cds, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. Amos Lawrence financed the founding of the University of Kansas, in the town of Lawrence named after him. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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1707

New York Kansas League and American Settlement Co., buff cover with printed corner card bearing 1852, 3¢ dull red tied by New York Jul. 16 cds, Chase notes on reverse; accompanied by 1855 non-original folded notice calling on a shareholder to pay the balance due for his stock so the American Settlement Co. can complete the purchase of lots in Council City Ks.Terr.; cover and letter faults, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. This organization operated in a manner similar to that of the New England Emigrant Aid Company. One of its primary objects was to settle Kansas Territory with New Englanders and thus force it to adopt a free state constitution under the terms of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The New York Kansas League was the only one of these similar organizations that is known to have used a corner card. (Image1)

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1708

Pro-Slavery Emigration: Buchanan Pro-Slavery Aid Society, printed letter datelined "Saint Joseph, Mo. Jan 13, 1856", soliciting the organization and cooperation of similar societies in all Missouri counties bordering on Kansas Territory, to counter the efforts of the "misguided abolitionist aid societies" in settling Kansas Territory with free state intentions, addressed to Canton, Lewis County, Missouri and bearing 1852, 3¢ dull red, four margins, tied by "St. Joseph Mo. Jan 15" cds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1709

5th Corps, Red Cross, red patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by split cork cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Feb 4" cds to East Pike N.Y., Very Fine, an unlisted design, ex-Graham. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1710

6th Corps, 2d Division, blue Magee patriotic design showing outlined cross on orange cover with bold "Alexandria Va. Jul 12" cds and oval "Due 3" framed handstamp to Upper Gloucester Me., soldier's letter signed by Chaplain at top right; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine, ex-Graham. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1711

7th N.H. Regiment, red patriotic design showing soldier, ship, cannon etc., on cover to North Lyndboro N.H. bearing 3¢ rose (65), rich color, cancelled by manuscript squiggle, clear "Fort Jefferson Fla. Mar 17" cds; reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. The 7th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers was shipped out via New York to Fort Jefferson arriving there on February 12th 1862. Fort Jefferson was the largest of the so-called 'type III' masonry forts in the United States. The fort was only partly completed in 1862, so that most of the troops at the fort lived in wooden sheds and tents on the parade grounds. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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1712

9th Corps, 3d Division, red and blue patriotic design with Closson imprint showing Shield with Cannon and Anchor on cover front with bottom flap only bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold cross within circle fancy cancel duplexed with "Harrisburg Nov 14" cds to Philadelphia PA., couple sealed internal cover tears, Fine, ex-Graham. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1713

101st Regiment O.V.I., blue patriotic cover with river scene endorsed "Soldiers Letter" in pencil to Tiffin Oh., blue "Bowling Green Ky, Nov 8 1862" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp, original enclosed letter datelined "Camp near Nashville" to his brother, some interesting content about back home; reduced at right and some toning/soiling, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1714

Battery "K", 1st Conn. Siege Artillery. Capt. John W. Twiss, illustrated patriotic design showing Cannon on cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, minor perf flaws, tied by Washington D.C. duplex to Ansonia Conn., original enclosure datelined "Front of Petersburg Va. Jany 31st 65"; reduced slightly at right, Fine and very rare design. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300. Letter with interesting war content, "I think this peace movement is only a hoax but as soon as the Spring and Summer Campaigns commence it will be the most desperate of the war if there is as many butchered as last Summer indeed. the need not boast of going to clear Maxamelian out of Mexico the deserters that come in think the war played out but you cannot ever believe a deserter from either sides. any of the union men that are catched deserting he is finished of with Old abes pattent neck-lase or a dozen bullets sent throug him as he sets on his Coffin…". (Image1)

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1715

Corps Division Patriotic Designs, group of 5 different comprising mostly Magee imprints: 5th Corps 2nd Division with Maltese cross, 12th Corps 2nd Division with star, 18th Corps 2nd Division with fancy cross, 3rd Corps 1st Division with diamond, and U.S. Signal Corps with fancy flag design, each bearing 1861, 3¢ rose; few small faults, F.-V.F., a very scarce group of these Corp Division patriotic designs. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1716

"Death To Traitors", multicolor Patriotic Cover showing Soldier & Flag design franked with 1861 3¢ rose (slight defect due to placement over the edge of cover), tied by boxed Prison Bar grid with double circle "Columbus, O./Sep.5" postmark at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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1717

Eagle & Flags, red & blue allover design, on,cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Romne, Va., Dec 31 cds; lighten address panel and reduced at left, Fine, believed to be unique, ex Blueler. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1718

Eleventh Regiment, Indiana Veterans, ornate patriotic design showing Buffalo and Hunter with Sage Sons & Co. of Buffalo imprint on buff cover addressed to James W. Messler, Com I 100 Indiana Regt., 15th Army Core by the way of Nashville Tenn., partial "Paid by U.S. Sanitary Comm." oval handstamp, entered mails with blue "Baltimore Md. Sep 15 '64" cds and matching blue "Due. 3" circular handstamp, original lettersheet with U.S. Genl. Hospital Patterson Park illustrated patriotic design written by solider recently interned to his brother in the field; reduced slightly at right, and small edge tear, Very Fine and rare design. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A REMARKABLE PATRIOTIC DESIGN WITH A BEAUTIFUL HOSPITAL LETTERSHEET. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,200.00
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1719

24, 26

Flag, red & blue design with "Long may it Wave." slogan, on cover franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V + 3¢ dull red (3¢ s.e. at right) tied by "New - York, May 19" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 24+26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1720

Flag with Stars arranged in Star, large red, white and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue target and matching "Paducah Ky Mar 5 1862" cds to Castalia Iowa; reduced at right and top, F.-V.F., an unusual design similar to Weiss FO-18 and unlisted in Walcott, ex-Graham. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1721

Gen. McClellan, portrait patriotic design with Upham imprint on flap of cover to Boscawin N.H. with "E.H. Rollins, MC" free frank as Representative from N.H., "Washington D.C. Dec 3 1861" cds; edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1722

Gen. Zachary Taylor, blue portrait design with slogans "Buena Vista - General Taylor Never Surrenders", Mumford & Co. imprint at right, on cover front franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Sturgeon, Md. cds; flaws with front rebacked, Fine appearance, the only postmarked example of this rare design. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1723

General Winfield Scott, red white and blue patriotic design showing portrait within flags on cover to Mechanicsburg Oh. bearing 3¢ rose (65), some perf flaws, tied by bold socked-on-nose "Davisburg Mich Apr 18" cds, reduced at right and some edge wear; the slogan "The right man in the right place" has been defaced on the cover, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1724

"The Girl I Left Behind Me.", multicolor patriotic with Gates imprint on cover with "Cairo Ill, Jul 21 1862" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp to 4 Mile Grove Ill.; reduced slightly at right, original red, white and blue patriotic lettersheet datelined "In Camp Near Corinth Miss.", letter mentions "Our camp is about three miles from Corinth (South) between the Mobile & Ohio and the Charleston & Memphis Rail Roads…It seems that some of our leading men did not care how many lives were lost in the end and altho the rebels resist to the last our soldiers are ready to meet them and give their lives to subdue them. Our troops are in good spirits and are ready to fight at any time altho they have rather hard fare they do not Mindelheim & Kirchheim that if this was could be soon brought to a close.", F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1725

Grand Army of the Republic Illustrated Covers, 1888-1904, 10 different covers; includes three headquarters covers showing GAR badge, 1889 Milwaukee encampment, soldiers & sailors reunion and various ad related, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1726

Griersons Raid through Mississippi, all-over multicolor handpainted Magnus patriotic design on reverse of cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, small faults, tied by "Sandy Hook Md Feb 8" cds to Glenville Md., original handpainted Magnus lettersheet showing Gen. Mansfield with two soldiers datelined "Camp MD Heights, Feb 7th 1864" from a soldier writing home saying he will be coming home soon; corner fault, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000. A REMARKABLE MAGNUS PATRIOTIC USAGE FROM CAMP MARYLAND. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,400.00
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1727

Illustrated History of "The Stars and Stripes", red white and blue flag patriotic design with A. Kingsbury imprint on cover to Farmington Me. bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), small scissor cut, tied by large Boston paid cancel, red "Boston Mass Sep 11" origin cds; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., ex-Graham. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1728

Jeff. Davis in Suspense, Long May He Wave, multicolor patriotic design showing Hanging Jefferson Davis with snake and "Southern Eagle" on cover addressed to North Liberty Ind., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, Hy Blowne, Maj. 29 Reg, Ind Vol" at left, Louisville large blue "Due 3" handstamp; reduced at right, Fine, a very desirable design. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
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1729

John C. Fremont, elaborate design featuring a three-quarter portrait along with scenes of exploration and Indian fighting in the West, with John Andrew artist credit plus "J. E. Tilton, Salem" imprint, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, red Massachusetts town cds at top; cover tear at top center, otherwise Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1730

Lady Liberty and Flag, red, white and blue patriotic design with design "W. Macknitz, St. Louis" and "W.E. Foote. Printer. St. Louis" imprints, on cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Carrollton Ill. Jun 13" cds to Kirkwood Mo.; repaired edge nick, F.-V.F., a rare design with these imprints, ex Bischel. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1731

Liberty with Sword and Scale, red and blue design with "Massachusetts Thirteen Regiment Rifles." imprint in black, blue and bronze, in cover frank with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Williamsport, Md., Dec 9" cds; few small cover tears at right, Very Fine, a scarce regimental patriotic. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1732

Life Scene in Camp, illustrated design depicting soldiers on cover addressed to Adams P.O., Oh., bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Danville Ky Feb 5 1863" cds, accompanied by matching enclosure with "Battle at Mill Springs" patriotic design and datelined "Danville Ky. Feb. 4th 1863"; reduced at right and edge wear affecting 3¢, Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1733

Lincoln Mourning, mourning bordered portrait with "We Cherish His Memory." above, additional manuscript "Thats so and more to" sender's sentiment around border, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork with red "Boston, Mass., Jun 15" cds alongside, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65. Milgram No. AL-370 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1734

Lion, Mule, and Conf. Gen. Price, patriotic design with three-line verse below caricature and "Strayed" slogan, bearing 1857, 3¢ dull rose tied by bold blue grid duplexed with "Cincinnati O. Aug 7" cds on cover to Ithica, Mich.; reduced at right partially under corner of stamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1735

Maj. Gen. McClellan, The War For the Union, blue patriotic design with Reagles & Co. imprint on cover to Ashburnham Mass. with "J. B. D., Sept. 18" two-line postmark and matching small "Paid" straightline rating handstamp; barely reduced at right, Very Fine, a scarce General Banks Division use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1736

Maj. Gr. John A. Dix, two panel design in blue with Hunckel imprint at bottom, on cover to Burlington, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Oct 13" cds; slight edge wear, reduced a bit at left with sealed opening tears at top, F.-V.F., ex Walcott. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1737

The Nation's Defense, red patriotic design showing Mounted Troops with Cannon, on 1862 cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Norfork, Va. Jun 5 1862" double circle postmark; slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F., a scarce and attractive design. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1738

The New Quaker Bonnet, 1861., red white and blue patriotic design on drop cover bearing 1857, 1¢ blue, some short perfs, tied by "Brooklyn N.Y., Jul 12" cds addressed to Box 211; no flap and light stain, Fine and scarce design. Walcott No. 1605. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1739

Officer - Front Face! - Eyes Right! red white and blue patriotic design with stamp placed over lady, tied by "target cancel with matching "Fort Jefferson Fla. June 1" cds on cover to Hollis N.H.; reduced at right, Fine and rare design, ex-Graham. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1740

Our Union Volunteers, composite red and blue Magee design showing Soldiers and Indian Heads on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Bank Division Aug 18" cds to Clarkson Center N.Y.; reduced slightly from opening at right, Very Fine, ex-Malpass, Graham. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1741

"Protecting Secesh Property", red humorous caricature design with quotation below, on cover to Ohio franked with grid canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; minor cover edge wear, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1742

64b

"A Rebel Attack on Pickin's.", blue patriotic caricature design showing skeletal soldier, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (repaired fault) tied by grid cancels, to Haughlinstown Pa. with matching "Harrisburgh, Pa." cds; some backside flaws, Very Fine appearance, this is one of only two recorded used examples of this patriotic design, ex Bischel; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64b Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1743

Sailor with Lady and Flag, red design with "Flag of the seas! On ocean wave, Thy stars shall glitter o'er the brave" slogan below on cover to Cincinnati Oh., original mailed with obsolete 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) and then overfranked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by circular grid, matching "St. Paul Ind. Jan 14" origin cds, matching 1862 red patriotic enclosure showing Lady and Shield with lovely content, F.-V.F., ex-Graham. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1744

Scott & Jeff Dogs, humorous caricature design on cover to Mattapoisett, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by quartered cork handstamp and red Boston, Mass. cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1745

Scott and Jeff Dogs, humorous caricature design on cover to Westerly, R.I., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue grid handstamp, matching "Haydenville, Mass., Oct 17" cds, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1746

Soldier & Flag, multicolor design with Confederate Flag under foot and allegorical motifs, on cover to Grand Rapids, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at bottom) tied by Washington, D.C. cds; stamp crease and small cover edge tears, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare multicolored printed patriotic design. Scott No. 65 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1747

State of Maine, Adj't General's Office, gray allover patriotic showing state seal design, on unsealed cover to "Selectmen of Carmel, Maine", franked with "1861, 1¢ blue" tied by partial Augusta, Me. postmark, Very Fine. Scott No. 63 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1748

64b

Stephen Douglas, portrait in wreath design with quotation below, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (natural s.e. at right) tied by blue Chicago, Ill. duplex postmark, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64b Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1749

T.S. Clark, Lieut. Col., portrait design with soldier allegories, Eagle & Shield design at right and Hoen & Co. imprint, on cover to Saline, Mich. with "New Orleans, La., Jun 30, 1862" cds and matching "3" rate handstamp, pencil Due 6 and endorsed "Soldiers Letter, E. Audin Chaplain, of the 6th Mich Regt." at center; a bit reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce design. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1750

This Flag shall wave over 'Sumpter', red white and blue patriotic design showing Soldier with Flag and Anchor on cover to West Medway Mass., partial "G. B. D., Sep. 20" two-line postmark and matching small "Paid" straightline handstamp, original 1861 patriotic letter sheet enclosure showing Lady Liberty with Flag; reduced slightly at left and some edge wear, F.-V.F., ex-Graham. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1751

Washington in Shield, red and blue design with From 11th Regt. Massachusetts Volunteers imprint at top, on cover to Weymouth, Mass., "Washington D.C., Oct 18, 1862" cds and "J.E. Wilson" free frank signature, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1752

Washington Medallion, red, white and blue design with "Gibson & Co. Cin." imprint, on cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Kans. town cds to Red Oak Junction, Ioa.; stamp flaws and reduced at right, Fine, an extremely scarce design, ex Bischel. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1753

Waving Flag, red white and blue patriotic design with printed "From Our Home on the Hillside, Dansville, N.Y." imprint on cover to Plainfield Ind. bearing 3¢ rose (65), repaired, tied by "Danville N.Y. 11 Mar" cds, reverse with printed map of Dansville and advertisement for "The Laws of Life" by publishers; cover repairs, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1754

"The Way Washington Was Taken", humorous caricature design showing Jeff Davis and Beauregard looking toward Washington, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue grid handstamp, matching "Suncook, N.H., Jan 9" cds; light cover edge wear and reduction at right, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1755

Winfield Scott, patriotic portrait design with verse below, on cover to Middlebury, Vt. franked with 1861, 3¢ pink tied by "Washington, D.C., Nov 27" cds; stamp with small flaws, otherwise Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1756

Patriotic Cover Balance, group of 22 covers including Soldier's Farewell, Fallen Soldier helped by Lady Liberty, The Great Naval Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, Head Quarters 1st Regt. New England Cav., etc., some rare designs but mixed condition. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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Confederacy

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1757

Confederacy Jefferson Davis & Alexander H. Stephens Electoral Ticket (Image1)

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1758

Confederacy Confederate Soldier's Pass (Image1)

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1759

Confederacy Daily Richmond Examiner Thursday Morning February 27 1862 (Image1)

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1760

Confederacy Daily Richmond Examiner Monday Morning April 14 1862 (Image1)

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1761

Confederacy Confederate Headquarters Pass (Image1)

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Confederacy

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1762

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Feb 12, 1861, cds on folded letter to the northern states in Philadelphia, Pa. franked with U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by grid handstamp, Very Fine and choice, an unusual U.S. used in the C.S.A. and sent to the northern states. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1763

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Mar 21, 1861, full clear cds on covegr to Newberry, S.C., franked with U.S. 1875, 3¢ dull red, gutter margin single just tied by grid handstamp, with original enclosure, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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1764

Confederacy, Georgetown, S.C., Apr 22, 1861, cds with matching grid canceling on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to railroad office in Alexandria, Va.; slight reduction at left, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1765

Confederacy, Monroe C.H., La., Feb 6, clear cds on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire addressed to New Orleans, La., from the Carroll & Hoy correspondence, Very Fine, a rare Monroe Court House postmark used 2 days after Louisiana was admitted to the Confederacy, postmark unlisted in ASCC. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1766

Confederacy, Adams Express Company, N.Y., Aprl 15, blue cds with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp on expertly rebacked 3¢ Star Die front to Macon, Ga., pencil "1861" docket, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1767

Confederacy, "In the Cear of McDaniels express", homemade cover addressed to Laurens C.H., S.C., some staining, Fine and rare southern express use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1768

Confederacy, (Alabama) Eutaw, Ala., Jun 28. 1862, bold cds with matching "Paid" straight line and "5" rate handstamps on folded letter to Montgomery, with enclosure discusses homemade shirts for soldiers, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1769

Confederacy, (Arkansas) Searcy, Ark./Feb. 15, cds on neat cover with handstamp "Paid" and "10" rate handstamp in circle, addressed to Miss Carrie R. Stakely, Madisonville County, E. Tennessee, minor toning at lower left corner, Very Fine, a scarce Arkansas town marking, ex-Agre. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1770

Confederacy, (South Carolina) Charleston S.C. Oct 22, cds with large "10" due rating handstamp, addressed to Providence Va., additional manuscript "2" rating that possibly signifies a ship or blockade run cover; some light aging, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1771

Confederacy, (Florida) Pensacola Fla., Dec 6, strong strike of cds ties 1861, 5¢ green, four margins except nick at top, on yellow cover to Columbus Ga.; flap tear ends in tiny edge tear, Very Fine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1772

Confederacy, (Georgia) Cuthbert, Ga., Aug 25, cds with matching "Paid" straight line and "5" rate handstamps on cover to Griffin, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1773

Confederacy, (Louisiana) Alexandria, La., Oct. 11 (1861), red cds (Dietz type IA) with matching handstamp "PAID 5" in red on cover addressed to Messrs Carroll Hoy & Co, New Orleans La., usual pinholes, trivial central stain, Very Fine, with excellent strikes of the postal markings. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1774

Confederacy, (Mississippi) Tupelo, Miss, Jul 24, 1862, bold cds with matching "Due 10" handstamp on cover to Greenhill, Ga., soldier's endorsement at upper left, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1775

Confederacy, (North Carolina) Halifax, N.C., Nov 26, cds with matching "Paid 5" rate handstamp on cover to Norfolk, Va., with original 1861 enclosure; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1776

Confederacy, (North Carolina) Washington, N.C., Jun 27, cds with matching "Paid" straight line and "5" rate handstamps on cover to the Comptroller of State in Raleigh, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1777

Confederacy, (South Carolina) Calhoun's Mills, S.C., Sep 12, cds with handstamped "Paid 10" (type II) on cover to Smith's Turn Out, S.C.; slight edge wear and tiny erosion hole at top right clear of markings, Very Fine, very scarce, ex Kohn. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1778

Confederacy, (South Carolina) Columbia S.C. Jul 26, blue cds with matching circled "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on adversity cover made from ruled ledger paper, addressed to Charleston S.C., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1779

Confederacy, (South Carolina) Fort Mill, S.C., circular handstamp tying 1863, 10¢ blue on cover to Iron, N.C., manuscript docketing additionally tying stamp; cover and stamp flaws including cover tear at top, Fine appearance, an exceedingly rare handstamp townmark, unlisted in Dietz and the new C.S.A. catalog, this is one of only two known examples known to us. Scott No. 12 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1780

Confederacy, (South Carolina) Manning S.C. Nov 4, cds with matching "Paid. 10" rating handstamp (CSA type A) on homemade cover to Miss E.C. Killian at Killians Mill, N.C.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1781

Confederacy, (South Carolina) Sumter, S.C., Sep 3, partial cds with matching "Paid" and circled "10" rating handstamps on blue adversity cover made from printed Cadet Riflemen meeting summons form, addressed to Grahamville S.C.; small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1782

Confederacy, (Texas) Columbia, Tex./Jan. 3 (1862), cds with handstamp "10" (for distance over 500 miles) struck over the "PAID 5" (Dietz Type I) on orange cover to Mrs. L. M. Harris Malkin, Pleasant Hill, Dallas Co., Ala., Very Fine and choice, an unusual rerated cover. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1783

Confederacy, (Texas) Marshall, Tx., Sep 8, bold cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "10" rate handstamps on fresh cover to Darien, Ga., Very Fine and choice, ex Myerson; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1784

Confederacy, (Texas) "Waul's Tex Legion", endorsed cover sent from "L.D. Bradley, Capt. Co. B. 2nd Bat." to Fairfield, Tex., manuscript "Due 10" and Fairfield attorneys at law corner card; reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1785

Confederacy, (Texas) Waxahachie, Tex./Jul. 16 (1863), cds (Dietz Type II) with handstamp "PAID 10" in circle on homemade folded business letter to Mr. M. Cavanagh, San Augustin, San Augustin Co., Very Fine and attractive, ex-Haas, Hill. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1786

Confederacy, (Virginia) Portsmouth Va. 10 Paid Jul. 22, 1861, bold blue integral-rate circular datestamp on cover to Warrenton N.C.; some backflap tears, an Extremely Fine strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1787

Confederacy, (Virginia) Tye River Warehouse/June 1, manuscript postmark with matching manuscript "Paid 10cts" on buff cover to Dr. A.L. Brent, Bremo Bluff P.O. Flavanna Co. Va., small tear at top affecting postmark, F.-V.F. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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1788

Confederacy, (West Virginia) Martinsburg (West) Va., Sep 25, partial strike of cds with matching "Paid 5" over box charge manuscript, on cover to Charleston, Va.; couple edge repairs, otherwise F.-V.F., a very scarce West Virginia usage, ex Kohn, Thayer. Estimate $200 - 300. Martinsburg is in Berkeley County which would later bottom right incorporated into the Union State of West Virginia in 1863. This cover was sent entirely within West Virginia as Charleston is in Jefferson County. (Image1)

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1789

5X1

Confederacy, Athens, Ga., 1861, 5¢ purple, type II, light grid cancel, large well balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a choice used Athens, Ga. provisional issue; with 2004 and 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 5X1 $1,750. (Image1)

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1790

5X1

Confederacy, Athens, Ga., 1861, 5¢ purple, type II, large to huge margins, canceled by light grid handstamp on cover to Griffin, Ga., "Athens, Ga., Paid, Dec 16" cds; cover stains and tears, F.-V.F. appearance, still a choice example of the Athens, Ga. 5¢ Purple Provisional stamp; with 1964 B.P.A. and 1979 A.P.S. certificates. Scott No. 5X1 $2,500. (Image1)

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1791

11X2

Confederacy, Baton Rouge, La., 1861, 5¢ green & carmine, margins large to just touching at right, tied by light "Baton Rouge La., Jan. 30" cds on cover to Berwick City La. to Captain in the Delta Rifles 5th Regt. La. Volunteers; cover missing backflap and faint gum tone affecting provisional, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 11X2 $5,000. (Image1)

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1792

18XU1

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, clear sharp strike on cover to Greenville, S.C., matching "Columbia, S.C., Dec 7" cds and "Paid" handstamp; slight reduction at top and a few small edge tears, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott No. 18XU1 $900. (Image1)

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1793

59XU1

Confederacy, Montgomery, Ala., 1861, 5¢ red, clear strike with bold "Montgomery, Ala., Dec 24, 1861" cds on printed return corner card cover to New Orleans, La.; some light cover fade not affecting postmarks, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 59XU1 $1,100. (Image1)

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1794

59XU2

Confederacy, Montgomery, Ala., 1861, 5¢ blue, clear strike on cover to Marion, Ala., "Montgomery, Ala., Oct 23, 1861" cds; repaired, Very Fine appearance, ex Hill. Scott No. 59XU2 $1,000. (Image1)

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1795

61X2

Confederacy, Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ carmine, neat blue Adams Express oval cancel, margins ample to into framelines, light carmine shade, tear at lower right, Fine appearance; with 2011 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 61X2 $600. (Image1)

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1796

61X5

Confederacy, Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ violet brown, ample to large margins with corner folded over cover, to Taylorsville, tied by blue "Nashville, Ten., Sep 21, 1861" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp alongside, cover soiling and small tear at top, Fine and rare, with approximately 25 on cover usages known; with 1987 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 61X5 $4,250. (Image1)

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1797

62X3

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ brown, large margins to just in at left, tied by "New Orleans, La./July 11" (1861) cds on cover addressed to Douglas L. Rivers, Natchez, Miss., most of flap missing & cover repair at upper right, Fine. Scott No. 62X3 $450. (Image1)

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1798

68XU1

Confederacy, Raleigh, N.C., 1861, 5¢ red, provisional handstamp with blue "Raleigh N.C./Sep. 7, 1861" double circle postmark on cover to Mrs. Samuel Person, Salem, N.C., minor edge wear, Very Fine. Scott No. 68XU1 $600. (Image1)

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1799

68XU1

Confederacy, Raleigh, N.C., 1861, 5¢ Red, orange entire with sharp strike of blue "Raleigh N.C. Dec 13" cds, addressed to Rural Hall N.C., cover tears, F.-V.F. Scott No. 68XU1 $600. (Image1)

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1800

80XU2

Confederacy, Sumter, S.C., 1861, 10¢ black, clear strike of "Paid" and circled "10" rating handstamps on homemade cover with military address to Corp. E.E. Durban, Beauford Volunteer Artillery, Care of Capt. T. Elliott, Pocotaligo S.C., Very Fine, ex-Bogg; with 1974 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 80XU2 Estimate $750 - 1,000. Although used examples of this entire are indistinguishable from handstamped "Paid" covers, this cover clearly have a town cds in a different cancelling ink than the "Paid 10" rate markings. This is clearly an example of a proper provisional use. (Image1)

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