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11A, 1851 3c Dull red, Type II, single tied by an indistinguishable New York town date stamp on Barnabas Bates illustrated propaganda cover with intricate design headlined "We Ask of Congress Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage" with detailed illustrations of an eagle with shield, steamship and steam locomotive with cars, ornate imprint of "D. Felt & Hosford, Stationers" on reverse, stamp full margins to just in, slightly oxidized, envelope with light edge wear incl tiny age spot at bottom, Very Fine and attractive use of this propaganda design

Mr. Bates (1787-1854) was an Acting Postmaster in New York City under the administration of President Andrew Jackson, becoming a champion of cheaper postal rates during his tenure. This envelope was certainly inspired by similar designs used in England with this being the first printed cacheted "propaganda" envelope ever issued and used in the United States. The design was entered under the 1851 copyright laws, and it is believed its first use was sometime in 1852.

CV. 1,000

14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, pair (pos 16-17R1) plus 1851 1c Blue, Type IV (9) tied by light strikes of red grids on folded letter addressed to Paris, France with corresponding "Providence RI Jul 23" date stamp, ms "Per Steamer 'Collins Line' via New York & Liverpool," very lightly struck red US plus black French transit (Calais entry) cancels, well struck "8" (decimes) due handstamp, backstamped British transit, Paris "7 Aout 55" arrival, stamps close to large margins, Very Fine and scarce Collins Line use to France; 1983 Philatelic Foundation certificate #121923 does not accompany

Provenance: Drucker Family (R.A. Siegel Sale 855, 2003)

CV. 750

24, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, four singles (plus one stamp added) along with five 1857 3c Dull red Type III (26) all tied by grids on 10c Green Nesbitt envelope (U18) addressed to Pesth (Hungary) Austria, manuscript "via England," accompanying "Los Angeles Cal. Jan 7" (1859) date stamp, red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid 7" credit date stamp and framed "Aachen 27.2 Franco" transit, backstamped Pesth 1/3, stamps with some minor/small faults (primarily perf related including many all or partially trimmed), envelope opened at top with most of backflap missing, a Fine and rare use

The rate to Austria via Prussian Closed Mail was 30c. At some point, one of the 1c stamps became detached from the envelope and one that did not originate was added.

CV. 250

29, 1859 5c Brown, Type I, tied with 1857 1c Blue, Type V (24) on small envelope addressed to the USS Richmond at Spezia, Sardinia by "Philadelphia May 28 1861" octagonal date stamp, boxed "GB/ 1F60c" accountancy handstamp, red London "Paid" transit cancel (applied in error), French "Angl. Amb Calais D 18 Juin 61" transit cancel, assorted French and Italian transit/ arrival backstamps (arriving Spezia 21 June), 1c light corner creases at bottom, roughly opened at top (evident from back with flap tears) and some light edge wrinkling/ wear, Fine and rare use of the 1c to pay carrier fee; short note from Ezra Cole commenting on the cover accompanies

USS Richmond was a wooden steam sloop in the US Navy during the Civil War, departing Virginia 13 October 1860 after commissioning for the Mediterranean. She returned to the US in July of 1861 and immediately began Civil War service, starting in the Caribbean. Later service included action in the Gulf including the capture of New Orleans plus the Vicksburg and Mobile Bay (as part of Adm. Farragut's squadron) campaigns. The ship continued service after the Civil War, primarily in the Pacific where she served as flagship of the Asiatic Fleet from 1879-83.

Provenance: Blake Myers (R.A. Siegel Sale 875, 2004)

CV. 500

70, 1861 24c Red lilac, used alongside 1861 1c, 3c, and 10c pair (63, 65, 68) on blue folded letter sheet addressed to London, bold strike of "San Francisco Cal Sep 3 1864" double circle date stamp at left, additional partial strikes tie stamps along with black grids, manuscript "Via Panama" at lower left, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 38 Sep. ??" credit handstamp and red London arrival handstamp, stamps with few faults (especially lower right corner of 24c), horizontal file fold well away from stamps, still Very Fine, an attractive 4-color franking double rate cover from California to England

CV. 150

CV. 1,500

CV. 150

73, 1863 2c Black, along with 1861 3c Rose, 30c Orange (65, 71) and each with target cancels on envelope addressed to "Kingdom of Denmark", nicely struck "Marquette Mich Apr 4" (1865) postmark at lower left, stamps also tied by strike of blue framed "Aachen 2/5 Franco" handstamp, ms "Prussian Closed Mail" at upper left, additional red "12" credit handstamp along with blue and red crayon rate markings, NY and Hamburg transit backstamps, opened at top with small part of backflap removed, Fine and attractive 3-color franking

Sender was probably not aware the Prussian Closed Mail rate to Denmark had changed to 33c in May of 1863.

CV. 500

CV. 100

78b, 1862 24c Gray, pair with 1863 5c Brown (76) tied/cancelled by segmented cork cancels on folded letter datelined "Boston Novr 11th 67" and addressed to Manila, nice strike of blue "Robt B. Storer/Boston" forwarder handstamp (Rowe rarity 3), ms "Via Marseille," red "Boston Br Pkt Paid Nov 12" date stamp, "London Paid 23 Nov 67" transit, red "48" British packet credit, black "2" due handstamp applied in Manila, backstamped "Hong Kong JA 7 68" transit and blurry "Manila 13 Ene 68" arrival, as with many covers in this correspondence, the stamps have been lifted and replaced, still Very Fine and eye-catching cover from the Peirce correspondence showing proper franking for the 53c rate to Manila by British mails via Marseille; signed Holcombe

Lengthy letter from Charles Wyman of Boston to Charles Peirce discusses, among many topics, the local politics and the recent presidential election, sinking of the Spanish vessel "Minerva" and assorted business matters.

Provenance: "The Manila Find" (HR Harmer Sale 2893, 1994)

CV. 750

115, 1869 6c Ultramarine, tied on envelope along with 1861 30c Orange (71) by grid cancels with an accompanying Virginia City, Nev date stamp, addressed to Germany, red New York "Paid" exchange postmark, backstamped German arrival cancel, envelope opened at top, central vertical fold and a sealed tear to right of stamps, Fine and unusual mixed issue franking, most likely a double rate (6c domestic, 30c foreign) use; Philatelic Foundation certificate #425179 does not accompany

Provenance: 1986 Rarities of the World (R.A. Siegel Sale 660, 1986)

CV. 200

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CV. 100

CV. 75

216, 1888 5c Indigo, tied by "Louisville Ky. Dec. 6, 1888" duplex on envelope with "Brand & Bethel/Leaf Tobacco" printed cornercard, addressed to "Capt. Peter Strickland/U.S. Consul/Goree, Senegambia, West Coast of Africa," Bordeaux "16 Dec 88" transit and Goree "29 Dic 88" arrival backstamps, stamp with few lightly toned perfs, opened and slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine usage to a scarce destination

Connecticut native Peter Strickland (1837-1921) strove to survive and prosper from 1864 to 1905 in the midst of a strong French colonial presence in Senegal, first as a captain of merchant ships in the trans-Atlantic trade and then as U.S. consul in Senegal, the first in French West Africa. In dispatches to the State Department, Strickland did his best to educate the American diplomatic and business communities about the potential for trade with Africa. He carried out his official duties without a salary but was allowed to maintain a private export-import business and keep the consular fees charged to the captains of American ships calling at Senegalese ports. His major task was to monitor and facilitate American shipping abroad and, in accordance with new legislation of the period, to look out for the welfare of American seamen.

Provenance: Corey Long (R.A. Siegel Sale 948, 2007)

CV. 100

CV. 100

Waving Flag, "The Union Forever," two singles each 1861 3c Rose, 12c Black (65, 69) tied on envelope addressed to Austria by large Boston "Paid" circular grids with the 12c also tied by boxed German Aachen exchange marking, additonal "Boston Am Pkt 7 Paid Jan 12" credit date stamp, marked "Post Restante", backstamped Wien 3/ II, insignificant break in backflap, Very Fine in every respect, a select showpiece from the famed "Angell" correspondence

Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)

Marc Haas (Stanley Gibbons/London, 1980)

Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)rn

CV. 2,500

"Stand By The Union," beautiful red and blue Whittemore design of state abbreviations around American flag addressed to "Doctor Henry C. Angell" in Vienna, franked with 1861 3c Rose and 12c Black (65, 69), stamps tied by large Boston "Paid" in grid and red "N. York 12 Brem Pk Paid" exchange mark, blue "America/ Uber Bremen/ Franco" transit mark at center, manuscript "German" at lower left, proper Vienna backstamp, cut open and light wrinkling along top but otherwise Extremely Fine, a superb cover (Weiss ST-532, Walcott 1629)

Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)

CV. 2,000

Reclining Female Figure with Eagle and Shield plus Ships in the Background design in green at upper left of Angell cover addressed to Vienna Austria, 1861 1c Blue, 3c Rose, 12c Black pair (63, 65, 69) tied by Boston "Paid" circular grids and an "Aachen Franco" transit marking, accompanying red "Boston Br Pkt Paid" date stamp, ms "Post Restant" upper left, some minor perf faults and 3c stamp faulty, envelope a trivial bit of postal wear but an overall Very Fine and attractive cover with an elusive design; franking pays the proper Prussian Closed Mail 28c rate (Walcott 2121 var.)

Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)

CV. 2,000

CV. 200

CV. 150

Waving Flag, Odd Fellows, House and Slogan, design (published by Magee) on Angell patriotic cover addressed to Florence Italy, 1c Blue, 3c Rose, 24c Red lilac (63, 65, 70) neatly affixed and tied by Boston circular "PAID" cancels, ms "German Mail" at bottom, sent via Germany and Switzerland with appropriate assortment of insufficient franking (Italian and Swiss), transit and arrival markings, Very Fine, a rare and colorful patriotic

Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)

CV. 5,000

"We Are All Here," wonderful design with all 34 states around a central design of crossed flags, 1861 3c Rose (65) perfectly struck with bold blue Star and Circle fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno ST-D 19) and impeccable strike of matching "Jersey Shore Pa. Feb 24" circular date stamp at left, cover addressed to Philadelphia, faint "No Box" erased at lower left, scissor opened at right, Extremely Fine, an absolutely marvelous and breathtaking combination of a lovely design and a superb cancel, hard to imagine a patriotic cover much nicer (Weiss ST-530, Walcott 1628)

CV. 200

"One Nation - One Government," all-over design featuring Eagle and Shield flanked by Flags atop an arch of state names, published by John P Charlton, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by Washington DC Feb 4 1863 double circle cancel, stamp with straight-edge at right, envelope small scuff on back, Very Fine and attractive (Walcott 2434, Bischel 3044)

Provenance: George Walcott (Robert Laurence Sale, 1935)

John Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 150

"The Loyal States, Union, Kansas," overall blue design by Reagles & Co. (2-line imprint on backflap) franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by two-line "G.B.D./Sep. 30" (additional strike at left), addressed to Roulette, Pennsylvania, stamp with small faults, cover with edge tears and black construction paper (123x65mm) adhered to reverse, still Very Fine and attractive, particularly desirable with General Banks Division cancel, supposedly the only recorded cover with a Kansas design (Walcott 1839)

"General Banks Division" was led by Maj Gen Nathaniel Banks, a Governor of Massachusetts and Speaker of the House (1856-57) prior to the war, to which Lincoln appointed him as a "political" appointment, drawing the ire of the rank-and-file officers. His service was less than stellar suffering large losses to Stonewall Jackson during the Valley Campaign and was an architect of the failed "Red River" campaign of 1864. He was, however, gifted on the "non-war" side of recruiting, morale, money and propaganda for the Army.

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 75

"For the Union, Kentucky," stunning multicolor Magnus design, at left woman with flag and shield, at right state seal of Kentucky, franked with 1861 3c Rose (65, lightly oxidized), tied by target cancel and faint matching Washington, DC circular date stamp, addressed to Charleston, Massachusetts, very slightly reduced at right and some light wrinkling with piece of black construction paper (79x26mm) and strip of adhesive tape adhered to reverse, still Very Fine, a stunning and rare design (Weiss ST-197, Walcott unlisted)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 400

"For the Union, Maine," beautiful purple Magnus design, woman with flag at left and state seal of Maine at right, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by "Washington, DC Nov 24 18??" circular date stamp, cover addressed to Birmingham, Michigan, envelope neatly opened and with some light wrinkling at left, cover expertly cleaned and with large piece of black construction paper (119x67mm) adhered to reverse, still Very Fine appearing, quite rare and attractive (Weiss ST-199, Walcott 1645)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 100

"For the Union, Michigan," spectacular multicolored Magnus design, cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65, lightly oxidized) tied by target cancel with indistinct Washington, DC July double circle date stamp alongside, addressed to Northville, Michigan, tiny edge flaws and large piece (108x75mm) of black construction paper affixed to reverse, still Very Fine and attractive (Weiss ST-208, Walcott 1649 var)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 250

"The War For The Union - Missouri" all over design in blue on envelope franked with 1861 3c Rose (65), tied by indistinct Apr 21 1863 Pennsylvania town postmark, addressed to Valley Forge, Pa., published by Berlin and Jones, 75x63mm piece of thick black card affixed on back, Very Fine (Walcott 1720, Bischel 3230)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 75

"For the Union, New Hampshire," spectacular multicolored Magnus design showing two women with flag and shield at left and New Hampshire state seal at right, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by Washington, DC Dec 19 1861 (?) double circle date stamp, addressed to Hartford, Connecticut, neatly opened at right, large piece of black construction paper (115x66mm) adhered to reverse, still Extremely Fine appearing and exceptionally fresh, a beautiful design in splendid condition (Weiss ST-214, Walcott 1650)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 250

"The Loyal States, Union, New Jersey," all-over female figure, flag, and state seal design in brown on Reagles & Co. cover (imprint on backflap), 1861 3c Rose with straddle-pane margin (65) tied by "Alexandria, Va Nov 6 1861" double circle date stamp, addressed to Hornerstown, New Jersey, manuscript "soldier's letter" at top, neatly opened at left, stamp couple short perfs, large piece of black construction paper (82x61mm) adhered to reverse, still Very Fine and attractive (Weiss ST-504 var, Walcott 1811)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 100

"Ohio, Loyal to the Union," gray brown all-over Wells design (imprint on backflap) of female seated figure with Ohio state seal and shield, 1861 2c Black (73) cancelled by bold dark blue grid with matching "Cincinnati O. Mar 15" circular date stamp alongside, to local Cincinnati address (hence the 2c drop rate), large piece of black construction paper (120x65mm) adhered to reverse, still Extremely Fine appearance, particularly desirable with Black Jack franking; 1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Weiss ST-265, Walcott 1714)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 750

CV. 200

CV. 75

"Gen. Banks," framed portrait facing left design in purple with drums, rifle, soldier, and flag surrounding and a battle scene at top, cover franked with strip of three 1861 1c Blue (63) with straddle-pane margin at right, stamps cancelled and just tied by black targets with matching "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 26, 1862" circular date stamp, addressed to Boston, backflap slightly uneven cut and reinforced with hinges, Extremely Fine and quite attractive, a terrific example of this scarce design (Weiss PM-31, Walcott 516)

CV. 150

"Secessionist," hand-colored mule draped in Confederate flag, Kimmel imprint in bottom of design, 3c Dull red, Type III (26) tied by "Steubenville, O. May ??" circular date stamp, addressed to Lynn, Massachusetts, exceptionally fresh and clean, Extremely Fine, a desirable cover believed to be the only recorded example (Weiss C-A-H-3, Walcott unlisted)

John Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 250

"Secession Web," "'Walk into my parlor,' says the Spider to the Fly," incredible red and blue D. Murphy's Son design of Jeff Davis as the spider with the seceding states as the flies trapped in his web, 1861 3c Rose (65, lightly oxidized) cancelled by black grid with "Dayton O. Dec 25 1861" circular date stamp at left, addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tiny faults along top edge (some mended), Very Fine, an exceptionally attractive and dramatic caricature design (Weiss C-A-O-57, Walcott 1169)

Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 533, 1969)

CV. 150

"Recruits Wanted for the Brave Southern Army...," "Good pay (in Confederate Bonds) and good quarters, (in a horn.)," blue design by D. Murphy's Son, monkey and dog dressed as Confederate soldiers (monkey's hat with initials "J.D." for Jefferson Davis), cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65, oxidized) tied by large black "Paid" circular grid with accompanying light red "Boston, Mass Aug 31" double circle date stamp alongside, additional "John S. Dunlap, Boston, Aug 31 1861" oval dated sender's handstamp (another strike on reverse), addressed to NY City, stamp with couple short perfs, envelope with mounting residue on reverse, still Very Fine, an extremely rare and hilarious bit of Civil War satire, absent in used condition from most patriotic collections (Weiss C-A-O-56, Walcott 989)

Provenance: Walcott (Robert Laurence, January 1935)

CV. 150

"Uncle Sam sends his Bird after Traitor Jeff," black design on orange envelope, eagle carries Jeff Davis by the seat of his pants while group of slaves watches from the ground, 1857 3c Dull red (26) just tied by blue grid with matching Cincinnati, Ohio double circle date stamp (indistinct date), addressed to Newcastle, Pennsylvania, scissor-cut perfs with portion of adjacent stamp at top, very slightly reduced at right, envelope couple tiny scuff marks at left edge and some trivial wrinkling, still Very Fine, a rare and attractive design (Weiss C-BL-55a, Walcott 1177)

Provenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)

CV. 150

"U.S. Senate," two-panel green Magnus design, left panel showing John Trumbull's 1819 Declaration of Independence, right panel showing United States Senate chamber, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by indistinct partial Washington, DC circular date stamp, addressed to Ann Arbor, Michigan, neatly opened at left, stamp with some blunted perfs due to placement, large piece of black construction paper (127x65mm) adhered to reverse, light even aging, an otherwise Very Fine, rare and marvelously attractive cover (Weiss SC-DC-59, Walcott unlisted)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 250

CV. 300

Ship Under Full Sail multicolor Magnus design on envelope with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by geometric cancel with an accompanying New York Aug 24 1863 date stamp over the design, addressed to Clarkson Center NY, envelope opened and slightly reduced at right plus a bit of edge wrinkling, a Fine and attractive cover

Provenance: Blake Myers (Christies NY, 1991)

CV. 200

CV. 100

CV. 50

CV. 50

Cannon and Flag label (37x24mm) with caption "ISA.25.12" affixed in top left corner of envelope franked with 1861 1c Blue strip of three (63), tied by circular grids with an accompanying "Taunton Ma Sep 14" (1861) date stamp, backflap torn and mostly missing, Very Fine

Enclosed letter indicates correspondence between two Catholic "brothers" and the verse indicated on the label, Isaiah 25:12 reads (King James version) "And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust," likely addresses their feelings toward the future of the Confederacy.

CV. 75

"First Battery, Conn. Artillery, Camp Tyler, West Merriden, Ct.," red design on cover with 1861 3c Rose (65), stamp cancelled by target with matching "West Meriden, CT Nov 7 1861" double circle date stamp, cover with large piece of black construction paper (126x68mm) adhered to reverse, still Very Fine and attractive (Weiss, Walcott unlisted)

Camp Tyler was a Civil War training camp for cavalry and artillery. The 1st Connecticut Light Artillery Battery served in the Union Army between October 26, 1861 and June 11, 1865 during which it saw action in about 20 engagements in and around Charleston, Florida, Richmond and Petersburg.

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 50

Confederate Use of Union Patriotic; General McClellan Framed Portrait, in purple on unfranked envelope with "Gordonsville Va Sep 12 1862" date stamp and an arced "10 Due" handstamp, addressed to Orville, Alabama, envelope with some minor edge faults/ wrinkling, 100x61mm black card stock affixed on back, Fine and scarce (Bischel 6007)

Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

CV. 200