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1701

1865 (Apr. 27) Philadelphia Pa. to Andelfingen, Switzerland, folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 10¢ green (68) and 24¢ red lilac (70), tied by two strikes of "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 27 1865" cds for the 35¢ Prussian closed mail rate, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Apr 28" exchange backstamp and magenta "12" cent credit rating to Prussia, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston Apr. 29th to Queenstown arriving May 9th, red "Aachen Franco 12 / 5" framed transit and magenta "f1" for 1 sbr German transit, Swiss red orange "3" kr crayon transit rating, "E.B. 13 Mai, Curl I" framed railroad (eisenbahn) backstamp, Andelfingen (5.13.1863) arrival backstamp; faint vertical file fold barely affects perfs of 1¢ stamp, Very Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A CHOICE THREE-COLOR FRANKING PREPAYING THE 35¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO SWITZERLAND. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,000.00
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1702

1865 (May 23) New York N.Y. to Amsterdam, Holland, folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and two 10¢ green (68) singles, tied by NYFM negative star cancels prepaying the 21¢ French mail rate, red "New York 'Paid 18' May 23" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Asia from Boston May 23rd to Queenstown arriving Jun. 3rd, Calais Br. Ser. (6.5) transit and red "P.D." framed handstamp, red Amsterdam (6.7) arrival backstamp and red crayon "55" rating, Fine and attractive. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1703

1865 (Aug. 30) Boston, Mass. to Florence, Italy, cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 10¢ green (68) pair, all tied by two strikes of grid cancel (Skinner-Eno LC-P 5) prepaying the 21¢ French treaty rate for ¼-½ oz., red "Boston 'Paid 18' 30 Aug" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line China from Boston Aug. 30th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 9th, Calais (9.11) transit cds and red framed "P.D." handstamp, Florence (9.15) arrival backstamp; slightly rough opening at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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1704

1865 (Dec. 21) Elmira N.Y. to Lima, Peru, cover bearing 2¢ black (73), nat. s.e. at right, and two 10¢ green (68) singles, all tied by three strikes of "Elmira N.Y. Dec 21" cds, New York red "12" credit handstamp, British Post Office "Panama, JA 16, 1865" double-arc transit datestamp, Lima (2.2) arrival backstamp; slight edge wear, left 10¢ faulty, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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1705

1866 (Jan. 6) Petersburgh Va. to Santiago, Chile, orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 3¢ rose (65) and 30¢ orange (71), all tied by three strikes of Star with Star (Skinner-Eno ST-St 21) fancy cancels duplexed with "Petersburgh Va. Jan 6" cds, endorsed "Per 'Atlantic'" at top left, New York red "24" credit handstamp, British P.O. Panama (1.24) double-arc transit; faults, Fine; with 1973 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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1706

1867 (Aug. 17) New York, N.Y. to Naples, Italy, blue folded cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 10¢ green (68) pair, tied by two strikes of NYFM fancy circular grid cancels, light strike of red "New York 'Paid' Aug 17" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Inman Line City of London from New York Aug. 17th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 27th, red Calais (8.29) transit cds and red framed "PD" handstamp, Naples (9.1) arrival backstamp; horizontal fold, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $270.00
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1707

1867 (Oct. 16) Lousiana to Thun, Switzerland, salmon cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and four 5¢ brown (76) singles, each cancelled by blue corks cancels, matching indistinct La. cds, light strike of red "New York 'Paid 18' Oct 18" exchange cds, red French packet (10.19.67) datestamp, partial Swiss arrival backstamp; stamp faults, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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1708

1868 (Sep. 21) San Antonio, Tex. to Bedford, England, orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue, F. grill (92) strip of three, and 3¢ red, F. grill (94), pair and single, all tied by cross roads cancel duplexed with "San Antonio Tex Sep 21" cds, red "New York 'Paid All' Oct 1" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hermann departing New York Oct. 1st to Southampton arriving Oct. 13th, red London Paid (10.14) arrival cds, Bedford (10.14) arrival cds; edge wear with rounded corner, Fine; with 1992 R.P.S. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $475.00
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1709

1871 (Aug. 17) to Brausminden, Germany, orange buff cover bearing mixed issue franking of 1861 1¢ blue (63) and 1870 6¢ carmine (148), tied by grids duplexed with indistinct cds, prepaid at the 7¢ 1870 U.S.-North German Union postal convention rate effective July 1st 1870, red "New York Paid All 'Direct' Aug 17" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hannover from New York Aug. 17th to Southampton arriving Aug. 29th, red "Bremen, 1 / 9 71, Franco" framed transit, German (9.2) arrival backstamps, Very Fine and scarce mixed issue combination, ex-Ainsworth. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1710

1860s (Nov. 25) New York, N.Y. to Bordeaux, France, homemade wrapper bearing 1¢ blue (63 var.) vertical pair showing dot-in-u (plate 9) variety, tied by "New-York Paid Nov 25" cds, prepaid at the 2¢ newspaper rate, large red "30" centimes for a newspaper weighing between 40 and 80 grams; small stamp flaws, Very Fine and scarce franking for this rate normally prepaid by the 2¢ value, Illustrated in Evans as fig. 12-26 on page 228., ex-Lee; with clear 1983 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $650.00
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1711

1862 (c., May 7) North Ridge, N.Y. to London, England, patriotic Standing Liberty & Flag red, white and blue patriotic design on cover that has been cut and used as a wrapper, bearing two 1¢ blue (63) singles tied by "North Ridge N.Y. May 7" cds prepaying the 2¢ newspaper rate, Great Britain large "1d" due rating handstamp; bottom stamp torn, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Blake Myers; with 1977 P.F. certificate. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE TRANSATLANTIC PATRIOTIC WRAPPER USE AT THE 2¢ NEWSPAPER RATE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,700.00
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1712

1863 (c., Feb. 20) Trenton, N.J. To Bavaria, Germany, blue newspaper wrapper bearing two 1¢ blue (63) well centered singles, small flaws, tied two strikes of indistinct Trenton N.J. cds, the 3¢ paid all rate was underpaid, endorsed "Via Hamburg to Germania", possibly carried by Hapag Line Borussia from New York Feb. 21st to Hamburg Mar. 11th, blue manuscript "6" kreuzer due rating, reverse with Kempten (3.16) and Illertissen (3.17) arrival postmarks, remnants of a German newspaper stuck to the back of the wrapper, F.-V.F., Illustrated in Evans as fig. 12-27 on page 229., ex-Lee. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $650.00
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1713

1863 (Mar. 14) New York, N.Y. to Bremen, Germany, orange buff newspaper wrapper bearing 1¢ blue (63) horizontal pair tied by bold circled star (similar Skinner-Eno ST-S 23) duplexed with light "New-York Mar 14" cds, prepaid at the 2¢ 1853 U.S.-Bremen postal treaty rate for newspapers up to 3 oz. each, New York red "Paid All" handstamp to show fully paid to Bremen, carried as endorsed by NGL Line New York from New York Mar. 14th to Bremerhaven arriving Mar. 28th, Bremen blue "America, Uber Bremen, France" three-line handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Cipolla. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,350.00
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1714

1863 (Jul. 25) Trenton, N.J. to Bavaria, Germany, homemade wrapper bearing 1¢ blue (63) horizontal pair, faults, tied by two strikes of "Trenton N.J. Jul 25 1863" cds, endorsed "Via Hamburg to Germania" at top, New York red "Short Paid" framed handstamp for 1¢ short payment of the 3¢ paid all rate, carried by Hapag Line Borussia from New York Jul. 25th to Hamburg arriving Aug. 8th, blue manuscript "12" kreuzer due rating, reverse with Kempten (8.11), Altenstadt (8.12) and Illertissen (8.12) postmarks; refolded at left. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,000.00
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1715

1862 (Mar. 17) Portland Me. to New Castle, New Brunswick, printed prices current bearing 1¢ blue (63) horizontal pair, bright color with straddle line s.e. at left, tied by two slightly indistinct Portland cds, circular dated Mar. 15th 1862 from Hersey, Fletcher & Co., prepaid 2¢ cross-border circular rate; couple filing holes, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $220.00
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1716

1861 (Dec. 24) Calais, Me. to Long Beach, New Brunswick, unsealed orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), brilliantly fresh, tied by circular grid cancel prepaying 1¢ circular rate, matching "Calais Me Dec 24 1861" cds, reverse with St. John (12.25) and Kingston (12.25) transits, New Brunswick manuscript "1" pence due rating for inland postage; some abrasion at center, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Baker, Haas, Robertson. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $500.00
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1717

1862 (Apr 14) Boston, Mass. to Kentville, Nova Scotia, red white and blue flag design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), small tear, and 10¢ green (68), each tied by framed "Paid" cancels, red Boston origin cds, red oval "U.S. 10cts. Paid" handstamp, partial Kentville (4.23.1862) arrival backstamp, prepaid 1¢ carrier fee plus 10¢ cross border postage; cover repaired at lower left, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. appearance, a scarce carrier patriotic use to Canada. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $260.00
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1718

1863 (Jan. 30) Fort Snelling Minn. to Sweetsburgh, Canada East, orange buff cover bearing four 1¢ blue (63) singles and 3¢ rose (65) pair, all cancelled by matching grids, matching bold "Fort Snelling Jan 30" cds, Detroit red "U. States 10 Paid" exchange office handstamp, Sweetsburgh (2.7) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right with some edge wear, stamp flaws, F.-V.F., a scarce Fort use to Canada. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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1719

1863 (Oct 18) Toledo Ioa. to Engenia, Canada West, orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and three 3¢ rose (65) singles, each cancelled by circular grids, matching neat "Toledo Ioa Oct 18" cds, Detroit red "U.States 10 Paid" exchange office marking, additional strikes of squared grids applied in Canada tie stamps, Eugenia (10.20.63) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-John F. Seybold; Ashbrook notes, with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1720

1863 (Nov. 27) Lockport, N.Y. to St. Catherines, Canada, cds on cover bearing five 1¢ blue (63) singles, 2¢ black (73) and 3¢ rose (65), all cancelled by four-ring cancels, manuscript "Due 20" rating, cross border black "U.States" straightline and "10" circled rating handstamps, red St. Catharines (11.28.63) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, small stamp flaws, F.-V.F., an unusual franking, ex-Rourke. Estimate $200 - 300. Letter was apparently overweight and required two-times the 10¢ rate to Canada and rated double the 10¢ deficiency. (Image1)

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SOLD for $180.00
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1721

1867 (May 24) Burlington Vt. to Knowlton, Canada, cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), "L" strip of five, pair and three singles, all tied by multiple strikes of "Burlington Vt. May 24" duplex with circle of thin wedges, prepaid 10¢ cross-border rate, St. Johns (5.24) transit cds; one 1¢ faulty, Very Fine, ex-Kramer, Christian. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A SCARCE CROSS-BORDER USAGE WITH SUCH AN IMPRESSIVE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE FRANKING. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 360, fig. 17-33. (Image1)

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1722

1868 (Aug. 2) Boston Mass. to Pictou, Nova Scotia, cover bearing 1¢ blue, E. grill (86) and 5¢ brown (76), small perf flaws, tied by "Boston Mass Aug 2" duplex, preprinted address to Acadia Mines at the 6¢ treaty rate (effective April 1868), reverse with Amherst (8.4) and New Glasgow (8.5) transits; lower left edge tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $180.00
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1723

1776 Flag, red and blue patriotic design with "In God is our Trust" verse on yellow cover to Albion N.Y. bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair and single, cancelled by "3" killers (Skinner-Eno unlisted), matching "Charlotte Mich. Aug 12" cds; reduced at right with couple nicks, otherwise Very Fine. Walcott No. 2991. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $575.00
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1724

Beware of Traitors, G. Washington, Flags and Shield, all-over violet Reagles & Co. patriotic design on cover to Burlington, Iowa bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, plate 9 (63 var.), pair and single, tied by three strikes of "Racine Wis Nov 4 1861" cds; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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1725

Constitution, Union & Laws, blind embossed Flag patriotic design on flap of cover with embossed blue "Taylor's International Hotel & Saloons" cameo corner card to Adams N.Y., bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles tied by indistinct strikes of New York cds with grid cancel; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., a scarce combination of Patriotic and Cameo advertising. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $325.00
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1726

(Demonetized) Eagle and Flags, red white and blue patriotic design with Lloyd imprint on cover to Wampsville N.Y., bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical pair, bottom stamp torn, and 1¢ blue (63), all tied by matching circular grids, matching "Cortland Village N.Y. Sep 11, 1861" cds; reduced at right with small mend at lower right corner, Fine and scarce mixed issue franking. Walcott No. 2579. Estimate $400 - 600. This is an early use of the 1¢ blue 1861 issue with the Aug. 21st EDU on cover. The illegal, demonetized 1¢ 1857 issue pair were allowed to pass through the mails by the Cortland Village postmaster. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,100.00
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1727

Drummer Boy and Flag, red white and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 1¢ blue tied by red "New York City, Paid 1ct, Nov 8" carrier cds (Skinner-Eno PM-CR 11) to street address; minor lower left corner improvement, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1728

Eagle and Flag wrapping United States, red white and blue patriotic design with "Wrapt in its folds Our Whole Country shines resplendent through its Stars" verse, on cover to Cerrogordo, Randolph Co., Ind. bearing 1¢ blue (63) vertical strip of three tied by grid cancels, matching "Kirkville Mo Jan 20" cds; edge flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
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1729

Eagle and Flag with "Now and Forever", red white and blue patriotic design on light buff cover to Wrights Corners N.Y. bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair and single, tied by two strikes of blue "Burroak Mich. Dec 2" cds; some stamp and cover flaws including reduced slightly at right; includes a non-original 1862 letter on matching laid paper lettersheet, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $280.00
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1730

Eagle on Shield with Flag Within, red white and blue patriotic label on light buff cover to Mark Abell, Co. B 2d Ohio Cavalry, Via Fort Scott Kansas bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, each stamp cancelled with three manuscript strokes, matching "Rockport O. June 25" postmark; couple short perfs, some edge wear, Very Fine, Sold "as is" with regard to label. Estimate $300 - 400. The Second Ohio Calvary was recruited during the summer of 1861 and mustered into three years of service at Camp Wade. It was then relocated to Camp Dennison where it received marching orders in January 1862. The 2nd Calvary was then moved to Platte City, MO before moving to Fort Scott, Kansas the following month. In Kansas, the Calvary was engaged in fighting Indians and Confederate guerrillas through the end of June 1862. The Calvary then went to Indian Territory before returning to Missouri and finally Ohio. (Image1)

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1731

Eagle with Shield, Flags, and Symbols, Magee red, white and blue patriotic design with "Onward to Victory" slogan on cover to Austria bearing 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose, 12¢ black (63, 65, 69 pair) tied by Boston "Paid" grid cancellations, red "Boston Br Pkt 7 Paid Sep 8" exchange c.d.s., carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Sep. 3rd to Queenstown arriving Sep. 13th, red "Aachen Franco 16 / 9" framed transit with manuscript "5 / 15" rating for 5 kreuzer internal German fee and 15 kr foreign fee, Meran arrival backstamp, redirected to Switzerland with various backstamps including Zurich (9.21) and Lausanne (9.22) backstamps, 3¢ with straight edge, Very Fine, ex-Matthies, Gabriel, Mark Gordon; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Walcott No. 2463. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. AN EXCEPTIONAL PATRIOTIC DESIGN WITH A THREE-COLOR FRANKING FROM THE ANGEL CORRESPONDENCE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $16,000.00
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1732

Ever Ready, The Boys of 21st Regiment N.Y. S.V., Col. William F. Rogers, red patriotic design showing a buffalo and with Young Lockwood & Co. imprint on light yellow cover to Buffalo N.Y. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, pl. 9 (63 var.) pair and single, tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Nov 25" cds; left 1¢ affected slightly from edge placement, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $800.00
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1733

Flag and Camp with Capitol in Background, red, white and blue patriotic design on cover opened at ends for wrapper use to North Attleboro Ms., bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by "Cambridgeport Ms. Aug 22 1861" cds, prepaid 1¢ for the transient rate; trivial corner perf crease, Very Fine; signed on back by Ashbrook with his notes. Walcott No. 2105 Estimate $500 - 750. AN EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY USE ON A RARE PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE USED AS A WRAPPER. This was mailed only one day after the earliest documented use of August 21st 1861 out of Philadelphia and Pittsburg Pa. This is the earliest documented use from New England. (Image1)

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1734

Flag over Constitution and Clasped Hands, red white and blue patriotic design with "Henry Simons, U.S. National Wagon Works" corner card imprint below on cover to Harrisburg Pa. bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 24"cds; 3¢ with couple trivial stamp faults, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Morris; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 183, fig. 10-32. According to Evans, Patriotic covers with business corner cards are quite scarce. (Image1)

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1735

"Forever" Flag within Shield, red white and blue patriotic design with Harbach & Brother imprint on cover to Philadelphia Pa. bearing 1¢ blue (63), s.e. at left, and 3¢ rose (65), torn, tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 19 1862" cds to Manayunk in Philadelphia Pa., clear strike of "U.S. Penny Mail, E, Phila. Pa, Jun 19 5½PM" octagonal carrier datestamp; edge wear, Fine and interesting local use, ex-Bischel, Morris; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300. In 1854, Manayunk and other small towns then outside Philadelphia, but within Philadelphia County, were disbanded and merged into the City of Philadelphia. Nonetheless, Manayunk maintained, to the present, its small town character and separate identity. (Image1)

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1736

General George B. McClellan, multicolor hand painted Magnus patriotic design with framed portrait surrounded by three Zouaves and shield, on cover bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles, left stamp with s.e. at right, rich color, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. May 1 1862" cds to Hartford Conn.; right stamp with trivial small flaws from edge placement, ex-Walter Senchuk. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A MAGNIFICENT AND VERY RARE MAGNUS MCCLELLAN PATRIOTIC COVER. This Magnus patriotic design features Major General George B. McClellan, who organized the Union Army of the Potomac. In 1864, he was the Democratic Party's candidate for president but was defeated by Abraham Lincoln. The initials "CKW" are written on the shield, presumably by the sender. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was a print publisher, map dealer, bookseller, and stationer in New York City from 1848 to 1899. During the Civil War, he produced about 700 patriotic envelope designs and about 300 illustrated song sheets, using images of allegorical figures, battle scenes, political cartoons, state emblems, and portraits of prominent men. (Image1)

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1737

General Grant, 1868 campaign cover showing portrait of Grant bearing 1¢ blue, F. grill (92) and 2¢ black (73) tied by two four-ring cancels to Wolfsboro N.H., matching "North Woburn Ms Jan 21" cds, year is probably 1869 as the EDU of the 1¢ is 8/11/1868, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1738

Good "Noose" for Traitors, patriotic design with J.W. Orr imprint on yellow cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by black New York Station carrier cds to local street address; small water stain at right just affects 1¢, Very Fine and rare design. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1739

Illustrated History of the The Stars and Stripes, red white and blue patriotic design on cover with part-printed address to soldier in Washington D.C., bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, pl. 9 (63 var.) and 3¢ rose (65) tied by framed "Paid" cancels, red "Boston Mass Sep 12" cds, prepaid 1¢ carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage; reduced slightly at left; couple light stains, a Very Fine and colorful carrier patriotic use. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1740

"Jeff Davis Getting to the White House", caricature patriotic design on cover to Downieville Cal. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, pl 9 (63 var.) pair and single, tied by grid cancels, matching "Sacramento Cal., Jun 5 1862" cds, original undated enclosed letter, the pair was placed over a 1¢ 1857 issue stamp; opened on two sides, reduced slightly at right, ex-Straley. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,200.00
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1741

Lady Liberty with Eagle and Flags, hand painted multicolor patriotic Magnus design on cover to South Berne N.Y. bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles, one with s.e. at right, tied by "Washington D.C. Apr 18 1863" cds; stamp flaws, edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1742

Liberty, Flag and Globe, red white and blue all-over shaded patriotic design on cover to Tiffin Oh. bearing 1¢ blue, Dot-in-U, plate 9 (63 var.) tied by blue grid cancel possibly of Cincinnati, prepaid at 1¢ unsealed circular rate, flap has become affixed since mailing, Extremely Fine, ex-Watt White. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1743

Maj. Gen. Hooker, red white, blue and green five-point star patriotic sticker on unsealed yellow cover to Marblehead Mass. bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 18 1862" octagonal datestamp, prepaid for the 1¢ circular rate, Extremely Fine and unusual patriotic label, ex-Cipolla; Sold "as is" as these can not be certified. Weiss No. PM-162 var. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1744

Mounted Soldier with Flag and Bible "Job 39 - 21" Reference, red white and blue patriotic sticker used on orange buff cover with ends open bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by "Port Royal S.C. Jun 23" cds to Bellows Falls Vt. at the 1¢ circular rate, Very Fine, ex-Cipolla; Sold "as is" as these can not be certified. Weiss No. M-R2. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1745

North and South Businessmen Caricature, black patriotic design on cover to Wanconda Ill. bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three tied by two strikes of indistinct "Canton Ill. Jan 8 1862" cds town; stamp and cover flaws, Fine, ex-Meroni. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1746

Pennsylvania "Virtue, Liberty & Independence", engraved Magee patriotic design showing horses, eagle and shield, on cover to Boston Mass. bearing 1¢ blue (63), nat. s.e. at right, and 3¢ rose (65) tied by cork cancels, matching indistinct Philadelphia Pa. Dec 22 cds, prepaid 1¢ carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage; reduced slightly at right just barely affecting a few perfs, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Christian, Morris; with clear 2000 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 303, fig. 15-17. (Image1)

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1747

Replica of the Medal presented to the Soldiers of the 6th Regiment M.V. of Mass, red white and blue patriotic design with D.E. Hall imprint on local drop cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), perf flaws lower left, tied by central strikes of "Roxbury Ms Jan 15 1863" cds, prepaid 1¢ drop fee, Very Fine and scarce design. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1748

Sailor, Flag and Eagle, multicolor design on enclosed letter datelined "Woodbury, 9 Apr. 1862.", yellow cover bearing 1¢ dark blue (63a), intense color, tied by circular grid cancel to local address, matching "Woodbury Ct. Apr 9" cds, some manuscript docketing at left, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1749

The School of the Fire Zouave, blue patriotic design showing fire fighter on cover bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles, tied by blue "Chicago Ills Sep 27" cds duplexed with circular grid cancels to Dixon Ills; small flaws, F.-V.F., a rare fire fighting patriotic design. Estimate $300 - 400. This design honors the U.S. Zouave Cadets of Chicago who were recruited heavily from fire departments. They saw action at First Bull Run (Manassas). (Image1)

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1750

Soldier and Flag, red white and blue patriotic cover to Jaffrey N.H. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-U, plate 9 (63 var.), well centered, and 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, tied together by "Paid" circular grid cancel, red "Boston Mass Sep 7" cds, prepaid 1¢ carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage, Very Fine, ex-Watt White. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1751

Soldier holding Flag and Rifle, red white and blue patriotic design on light buff cover to Litchfield Conn. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, pl. 9 (63 var.) tied by bold "New London Ct. Aug 27 1861" cds; backflap torn, Very Fine and early use only 10 days after EDU. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1752

Soldier with Flag, red white and blue design with S.C. Rickards & Co. imprint at left, on cover to Holliston Mass. bearing 1¢ dark blue (63b) pair and single, cat. $800 each, tied by two strikes of "East Abington Mass. Jan. 23" cds, manuscript "In haste" at top left; right stamp tear, Very Fine and handsome use with this dark shade. Walcott No. 1883. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1753

Soldier with Waving Flag and Rifle at Camp, blue patriotic design on cover to Akron Oh. bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair and single, tied by four-ring cancels and "Marshallville O. Jul 18" cds; reduced slightly at right just affecting some perfs, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1754

Stars of the Union, red white and blue all-over patriotic Magee design on cover to John Wyman, Ventriloquist at Baltimore Md. bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), each cancelled by open circular grids, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 31 1861" cds, prepaid 1¢ carrier fee plus 3¢ postage, Magee imprint on flap, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1755

Thou Art Not Forgotten, Civil War era song verse on lady's style envelope bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles, left with nat. s.e., tied by "Old Point Comfort Va May 30" cds duplexed with four-rings cancels, addressed in magenta ink to Muncy Va., Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1756

The Tree of Liberty, red white and blue Magee patriotic design on orange cover addressed to local street address bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by framed "Paid" cancel, red "Boston Mass Mar 20" cds, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1757

Washington, Flags and Eagle, red white and blue patriotic design with "The continuance of the Union should be the primary object of every Patriot" verse on cover addressed to Magee in Philadelphia Pa. bearing 1¢ blue, Dot-in-U, Plate 9 (63 var.) strip of three, nat. s.e. at right, tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Oct 11 1862" cds, Very Fine and choice. Walcott No. 76. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1758

Washington, His Spirit still Guides Us, blue patriotic design on yellow cover with military address to Co. H. 4th Regt. O.V.I. via Winchester Va. bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, each stamp cancelled by manuscript "X", matching "Brandon O., May 10" postmark, endorsed "Please Forward On"; edge flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1759

Waving Flag with "Union Forever", slogan patriotic cover to Virginia City Ore. at the 10¢ transcontinental rate; franked with 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose pink (64b), pair and single, tied by two strikes of blue "Wellington O. Oct 8" cds's, cover slightly reduced at right, minor stamp faults, Very Fine, a very pretty item; with 1984 P.F. certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1760

Zouave holding Flag while stepping on C.S.A. flag, red white and blue patriotic design on blue cover to Pittsburgh Pa. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, plate 9 (63 var.) and 3¢ rose (65), tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 2 1861" cds; right back flap missing, Very Fine, ex-Morris. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1761

(Banks' Division) Official Business, Head Quarters Remainder Banks' Expedition, New York, preprinted corner card on yellow cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, affected from edge placement, tied by two strikes of New York duplexes with circle of Vs (Skinner-Eno SD-C 2) fancy cancel to Monterey Mass.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. This cover is related to Gen. Banks' Red River Campaigns of 1863 and 1864, but we have not seen another example of this headquarters and have been unable to find additional information. (Image1)

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1762

(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, used with 2¢ black (73), each cancelled by fancy cork over indicia of 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to Thompsontown Pa., matching "Mifflintown, Pa., Jan 2" cds, original Belle Island Jan. 1st enclosure. Scott No. 63 Estimate $300 - 400. The Nesbitt envelopes had been demonetized in August 1861 along with the postage stamp issues of 1847-1857. (Image1)

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1763

(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, two singles used with 1857 1¢ blue (24), torn, all tied by two strikes of blue "Cincinnati O Jul 14" duplex on light buff cover with red "The Union - It Must Be Preserved" Eagle and Flag patriotic design to Freedom Oh.; reduced slightly at right, some edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Blake Meyers, Hugh Baker, Jim Lee. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE ILLEGAL POST DEMONETIZED USE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE IN COMBINATION THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 162, fig. 9-15. Although demonetized, the Cincinnati Post Office allowed the 1857 stamp on this cover to pass through without penalty. (Image1)

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1764

(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, used with 1857 1¢ blue (24), light diagonal crease, tied by grid cancel duplexed with "Plymouth Ct Jun 5" cds on unsealed wool prices current circular dated June 1st 1862 to Terryville, CT., fresh and Very Fine, ex-Haas. Scott No. 63 Estimate $500 - 750. A CHOICE DEMONETIZED COMBINATION FRANKING OF THE 1¢ 1857 AND 1861 ISSUES. (Image1)

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1765

(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, two singles used in combination with 1857 1¢ blue (24), all tied by blue town cds on cover to Otter Creek Mich.; purple 1862 docketing, cover repaired upper right, some stamp flaws; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300. A SCARCE ILLEGAL POST DEMONETIZED USE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE IN COMBINATION THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE. The postmaster either did not notice or overlooked the use of the demonetized 1857 issue 1¢ and the letter went through the mails without penalty. (Image1)

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1766

(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, used with 1¢ blue (24) pair, tied by three strikes of blue Ill. town cds on yellow cover to Muskegon Mich., manuscript "Due 3" rating; reduced at left, small stamp tears, Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300. The postmaster noticed the attempted use of the demonetized 1¢ 1857 issue and marked the letter due 3¢ in manuscript at upper left. (Image1)

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1767

63 var.

(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, Dot in "U", rich dark color, used with 1851 3¢ dull red (11A), irregular margins, tied by four-rings cancel duplexed with "New-York, Mar 23" cds on cover to Grand Rapid, Mich., blue manuscript "Due 3" rating, attempted prepayment of the 1¢ to the mails carrier fee plus 3¢ postage, Fine. Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $150 - 200. This was an illegal use of 3¢ 1851 issue attempting to prepay the 3¢ letter rate with blue manuscript "Due 3" rating indicating that 3¢ postage is due. All issues prior to the 1861 issue were demonetized by the Post Office beginning in August 1861. (Image1)

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1768

(Express) The Adams Express Company, Richmond, Va., corner card on yellow buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), tied by "Richmond Va. Dec 12" cds duplexed with grid cancel addressed locally, prepaid 1¢ for the drop letter rate; stamp affected from edge placement, top edge flaws, Fine. Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300. The period of use would have to be sometime after April 3rd 1865 when Federal troops entered Richmond and returned control to the Union. (Image1)

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1769

(Flag of Truce) "Per Flag of Truce", manuscript endorsement on homemade cover sent from a Southern town bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (73), perf flaws, tied by matching segmented circular grids to Georgetown D.C., matching "Old Point Comfort Va. Sep 3" cds, sent from a Southern town, Very Fine and scarce use, ex-Watt White; with 1991 A.P.S. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. Even during the hostilities of the Civil War, some mail traveled between the North and South through Old Point Comfort (the nearest post office to Ft. Monroe, the point of entry into Union territory from the South) or to the Richmond, VA post office for southbound mail. (Image1)

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1770

(Naval Blockade) 1863 (Aug. 18) Philadelphia Pa. To "Fleet Captain, Flagship 'Minnesota', Norfolk Va.", cover bearing vertical 1¢ blue (63) strip of three tied by two strikes of "Philadelphia Pa Aug 18 1863" cds, Very Fine and choice, ex-Emerson, Grunin, Lee. Estimate $300 - 400. The U.S.S. "Minnesota" was part of the South Atlantic blockading squadron. (Image1)

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1771

(Naval Blockade) Boston Mass Apr 21, red cds on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), neatly arranged at side of cover and tied by two strikes of "Paid" framed cancel addressed to "Henry White, Masters Mate, U.S.A. Steamer Hendric Hudson, Eastern Gulf Blockading Squadron, Key West, Fla.", small multicolor label affixed at center showing design of Cupid, original 1863 enclosure; small stamp flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. The 460 ton steam screw USS "Hendrick Hudson" was built in 1859 as the Florida, a commercial vessel. After being seized in New Orleans by the Confederates in January 1862, she successfully ran the Federal blockade to Cuba with a cargo of cotton and returned with a load of rifles and gunpowder. Captured in New Orleans by a Union expedition in April 1862, she was fitted out as a gunboat and renamed. She served off the Florida coast for the remainder of the war, capturing three Confederate sailing blockade runners. (Image1)

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1772

(Naval Blockade) 1864 (Jan. 27) To U.S. Gunboat "Pembina", West Gulf Squadron, cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 2¢ black (73) tied by "New-York Jan 27 1864" duplex addressed to J. F. Bingham at New Orleans, endorsed "(Per Steamer "Creole" Jan. 27th)"; minor edge staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1773

(Sanitary Fair) Volunteers Refreshment Saloon, Philadelphia foot of Washington St., gray illustrated design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) deep rich color, and 3¢ rose (65), both tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 21 1862" cds to Union Valley N.Y., prepaid 1¢ for the carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage; barely reduced at right and small edge flaws, Very Fine, ex-Sevenoaks. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A CHOICE ILLUSTRATED SANITARY FAIR COVER PREPAYING THE 1¢ CARRIER FEE PLUS 3¢ POSTAGE. (Image1)

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1774

(Sanitary Fair) U.S. Sanitary Commission, N.E. Women's Auxiliary Association, Boston, printed corner card on cover to Mt. Desert Me. bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (73) tied by two quartered corks, red "Boston Mass Aug 12" cds; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Kantor. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1775

(Sanitary Fair) United States Sanitary Commission, Women's Penn'a Branch, printed corner card on fresh cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), s.e. at right, and 2¢ black (73), both tied by light "Phila Pa. Dec 20" duplex to Jenkintown Branch in Philadelphia, reverse with faint black "Station, Phila, Dec 20, '64, 4th" delivery cds; slightly rough opening at top, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1776

(Sanitary Fair) "U.S. Sanitary Commission, Woman's Central Association of Relief", printed circular datelined "New York, Jan'y 13th, 1863" bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by "New York Jan 21" cds at the 1¢ unsealed circular rate to Penn Yan N.Y., flap with an 1861 report by Lincoln and Winfield Scott starting "The Sanitary Commission is doing a work of great humanity, and of direct practical value to the nation in this time of its trial…", F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1777

(Sanitary Fair) "To The Western Sanitary Commission", printed circular with a report of the progress of the Soldiers' Home dated "St. Louis, June 4, 1862", bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by "Paid" framed cancel, red "Boston Mass Jun 16" cds, addressed locally; stamp repaired, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1778

(Sanitary Fair) Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C., printed corner card on light buff cover bearing 1¢ light blue (63 var.) tied by bold "Washington D.C. Jul 2 1862" cds at 1¢ circular rate to Stanton Hospital at Washington D.C., originally unsealed, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1779

(Sanitary Fair) Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, black overall illustration in black on reverse of cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), both tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 28 1863"cds to Shreve Oh., prepaid 1¢ for the carrier fee to the mails and 3¢ domestic postage, ex-Kantor, illustrated as fig. 253. Estimate $400 - 600. The Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon was opened on May 27, 1861 to serve as a rest stop for Union troops passing through Philadelphia. When the Saloon closed four years later, they had served over 315,000 meals and raised close to $58,000 furnishing aid and comfort to Union Soldiers. (Image1)

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1780

(Sanitary Fair) U.S. Sanitary Commission, N.Y. Agency, printed corner card on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid cancel duplexed with "New-York Apr 22" cds, prepaid for the 1¢ carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage, 1863 docketing at top left, Very Fine, ex-Perry, Kantor. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1781

(Sanitary Fair) U. S. Sanitary Commission, Protective War Claim Agency, printed corner card on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) s.e. at left, and 2¢ black (73), both tied by "Phila Pa Oct" duplex with four-rings cancel to Moorestown, Burlington Co., N.J., pencil received Oct. 4th 1864" docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, trivial edge wear, small edge tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1782

(Flag of Truce Usage) via Old Point Comfort Va. to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, homemade cover censored with manuscript "Ex Jno G Eustis", who was a Lieutenant in the 1st Louisiana Artillery, bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles, stamps defective, tied with segmented cork duplexed with "Old Point Comfort Va. Apr. 18" cds; small cover flaws and some wear, Fine, ex-Walske. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Lt. John G. Eustis's record is rather detailed with 89 pages, including one receipt he signed at Demopolis Ala. on May 12, 1864, which was only one month after this cover went through Old Point comfort Va. So this cover may have originated in Alabama and was sent through the lines to Union Occupied Territory in Kentucky. (Image1)

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1783

(Prisoner of War Usages) Fort Warren, Boston Harbor Mass., civilian prisoner cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair and single, tied by "Paid" framed cancels on cover to Baltimore Md., red "Boston Mass Aug 8" cds, endorsed "Fort Warren, Aug 7th 1862" at top left, this cover was sent by S. Teakley Wallis, a political prisoner to his wife, Very Fine; with 1985 P.F. certificate, signed on reverse by Brian Green. Estimate $500 - 750. Fort Warren was one of the better run Civil War prisons with a much lower casualty rate than most others during that time. S. Teackley Wallis was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from Baltimore, has as a common roommate at Fort Warren another Baltimore legislator, Henry M. Warfield. During their imprisonment they made a pact that each would name a child after the other. Warfield's granddaughter, Wallis, later became the Duchess of Windsor through her marriage to the abdicated English King Edward VIII. (Image1)

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1784

(Advertising Covers) 1¢ Blue, group of 19 covers including some cameos, illustrated and blind embossed, 1865 Philadelphia "Franklin Fire Insurance Co." blue cameo, Charles B. Norton Library agent illustrated shaded ad cover and 1863 Grehore & Rodgers Chairs blue cameo carrier covers, Merchants Union Express Company use from Aurora Ill. with 1¢ blue #63 strip of three, Taylor's International Hotel & Saloons of New York blue cameo, etc. Scott No. 63 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1785

(Auxiliary Markings) 1861, 1¢ blue, group of 12 covers with various Due, Held for Postage, Forwarded, Returned to Writer, Missent and Free handstamps, better includes 1863 Philadelphia use with #63 tied by U.S. Penny Mail carrier cds to Member of Congress with "Free" handstamp covering postage; Louisville drop use with #63 tied by circle of wedges forwarded out of town with ms. "Due 3" rating, Boston Mass. double weight drop letter with #63 (2) and blue crayon "4" due rating (2¢ due plus 2¢ penalty), etc., F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $500 - 750.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (2.0MB) (Image1)

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1786

(Carrier Rates) 1¢ Blue on 3¢ Entires, singles used for 1¢ carrier fee on three 3¢ pink entires comprising: 3¢ pink U34 entire and 1¢ cancelled by circular open grids, "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 6 1861" cds to Boston Mass., 3¢ pink U34 entire and 1¢ tied by "Philadelphia Pa Apr 12 1863" cds to Saint Paul Minn., and 3¢ pink U35 buff entire and 1¢ tied by "Paid" framed cancel and red partial Boston Mass. cds to Baltimore Md.; couple small flaws, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1787

(Carrier Usages) 1¢ Blue, group of 27 covers with mostly #63, 65 frankings prepaying the 1¢ carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage, variety of towns represented including Philadelphia, New-York City, Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, one from Port Royal with illegal attempt to prepay the carrier delivery fee in Philadelphia, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1788

(Carriers - City Delivery) 1¢ Blue, group of 35 covers with single or double frankings, includes Baltimore, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Providence, Boston, Charlestown, Washington D.C., various New York City with black and red carrier cds incl. Stations C and D, Philadelphia incl. U.S. Penny Mail datestamps; small faults. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1789

(Circular Rates) 1¢ Blue, group of 25 circular rate usages bearing single frankings except 1863 Boston circular bearing pair, includes legal-size State of Maine Adj. Gen. Office shaded ad cover, Rutland Vt. with blue fancy radial geometric, some illustrated circulars, etc. Scott No. 63 Estimate $750 - 1,000.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (3.9MB) (Image1)

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1790

(Circulars - Wrappers) 1¢ Blue, group of 8 wrappers bearing single or double frankings, includes red New York carrier drop use with P.F. cert., York Pa. to Wilmington Del. with two singles, two #63 singles to Canadice N.Y. with "Printed Matter" endorsement, #63 tied by patent cancel cross roads to Albany N.Y., one with potential #63b with deep intense color, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1791

(Civil War Postal History) 1¢ Blue, group of 12 covers and two fronts including covers addressed to soldiers, two Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission illustrated corner card cover fronts in black and light gray; #65 pair on Head Quarters, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Concord N.H.; several carrier usages including #63, 65 from New York to U.S. Steamer 'Santiago de Cuba' East Blockading Squadron in Key West Fla. and another with #63, 65 from New York to soldier of 160th Regt. N.Y. V. (Gen. Bank Expedition) New Orleans; etc., some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1792

(Domestic 3¢ Letter Rate) 1¢ Blue, group of 24 covers bearing frankings of three 1¢ including singles, pairs, vertical and horizontal strips of three, includes one 63b dark blue vertical strip of three (cat. $800 each single) with APS cert., various origins including Chicago Ill., Fort Dodge Ioa., New Berne N.C., Auburn N.Y., Baltimore Md., Brooklyn N.Y., Washington D.C., some cancels including framed "Paid", circle of wedges, grids, Philadelphia patent, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (4.1MB) (Image1)

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1793

(Domestic Rates) 1¢ Blue, group of four covers comprising #63, 67 on yellow cover from Lansing Mich. to Franklin N.Y. at double rate; #63, 75 on cover from Erie Pa. to Ohio at double rate; #63, 68 (2) on light buff Dayton O. legal-size cover to Columbus Oh. at seven-times rate; and six faulty #63 singles Centre Sandwich N.H. to Hopkinton N.H. at double rate; faults, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1794

(Drop Rates) 1¢ Blue, group of 39 covers with single or double frankings, cancels in red, blue and blue, towns including Chicago, Providence, Boston, Middletown Conn., Sandusky O., Nashua N.H., Pawtucket R.I., Malden Ms., Logansport Ind., Greenville S.C., Keene N.H., Hillsdale Mich., Yonkers N.Y., Washington D.C., San Francisco, Westerly R.I., Burlington N.J., etc; some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.Complete images: View gallery or Download PDF (5.9MB) (Image1)

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1795

(Fancy Cancels) 1¢ Blue, group of 20 covers with fancy cancels, includes some New York City star and geometrics, West Epping N.H. manuscript "$" cancels on strip of three, Ripon Wis. and New Bedford Mass. circular geometrics, Muscatine Ioa. "Paid 3" cancels, Bridgeport Con. circular geometric, Springfield Mass. blue cross-road geometrics and bold Brooklyn cross-road geometric, etc.; mixed condition, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1796

(Foreign Rates - British North America) 1¢ Blue, group of 14 covers and one front, includes 1862 Chicago with #63, 65 (3) all tied by blue duplexes with "U.States 10 Paid" circular handstamp; 1862 San Francisco cover bearing #63 (w), 65, 68 paying 15¢ rate, reduced at right; 1865 Austin Nev. bearing #63, 65 endorsed "Via 'Panama' per Steamer" to Toronto with red "Paid 10" exchange circular handstamp, two cover to New Brunswick and to Nova Scotia with #63, 68 frankings prepaying 1¢ carrier fee plus 10¢ postage, one patriotic use, two circular rate uses to Nova Scotia and North Hope, Canada with #63 frankings, later a front; some faults but nice basis for expansion. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

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1797

(Foreign Rates) 1¢ Blue, group of 13 covers 1863 use to England with #63, 65, 68 (2); New York to Cuba with #63, 65 (3); 1864 Forestville Wis. to Dublin, Ireland with #63, 75 (2), 68; 1863 New York to France with #63, 75, 68 paying 1¢ carrier fee plus 15¢ treaty rate; 1867 Rochester N.Y. to Spain with #63, 68 (2) and "Paid-Only / To England"; Inbound use to Greenwood N.Y. bearing #63 (2) tied by "Steam / Ship" cancel and manuscript "Due 8" rating for 10¢ steamship rate; some more covers missing stamps including pretty double weight use to Amsterdam with one #68 replaced; some mixed condition, Fine. Scott No. 63 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1798

(Patriotic Covers) Patriotic Covers, group of 5 covers comprising Maj. Gr. P. Banks blue patriotic soldier's letter, "One Nation - One Government" Eagle and Flags over states soldier's letter, Lady Liberty "Pillar of Glory" soldier's letter, Union Tree soldier's letter, and McClellan patriotic by Magee bearing #65; some faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1799

(Patriotic Covers) 1¢ Blue on Patriotics, group of 11 covers with some better designs, includes McClellan "We have beat our last Retreat" with #63, 65 (3) transcontinental use to San Francisco, Eagle and Flags with #63, 65 from Philadelphia for the carrier fee plus postage, Lady Liberty with Flag bearing #63, 65 from New York for the carrier fee plus postage, Liberty with Sickel with two #63 on local Cincinnati use, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1800

(Perforation Varieties) 1¢ Blue, group of five covers comprising two singles with double perfs, pair and two strips of three with wide shifts into design, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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