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Worldwide Stamps and Covers Civil War Postal History
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2301
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U.S.S. Housatonic. Manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) pair tied by circle of wedges fancy cancel duplexed with "New-York, Feb 3" cds on buff cover to Williamsburgh, Long Island N.Y.; edge wear and rounded corners, Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300.
On February 17, 1864, the Confederate submarine "Hunley" sank a blockader, the USS "Housatonic" off Charleston S.C., marking the first wartime sinking of a ship by a submarine. The addressee was one of 21 officers and 129 men rescued by the "Canandaigua" following the sinking of the "Housatonic". The February 16th use was posted one day before the USS "Housatonic" sunk. The Congdon correspondence is known however virtually all the covers are addressed from the Housatonic to Congdon's wife in Long Island. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:21:38 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2302
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U.S.S. Housatonic. Manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 3¢ red rose (65) pair, intense shade, s.e. at right, tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa., Aug 3, 1863" cds, matching "U.S. SHIP" straightline on cover to Mrs. Joseph W. Congdon at Wickford R.I., Very Fine and choice use,ex-Gibson. Estimate; $500 - 750.
On February 17, 1864, the Confederate submarine "Hunley" sank a blockader, the USS "Housatonic" off Charleston S.C., marking the first wartime sinking of a ship by a submarine. The addressee was one of 21 officers and 129 men rescued by the "Canandaigua" following the sinking of the "Housatonic". The February 16th use was posted one day before the USS "Housatonic" sunk. The Congdon correspondence is known however virtually all the covers are addressed from the Housatonic to Congdon's wife in Long Island. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:22:17 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2303
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Washington Artillery Letter of Service for Officer C. N. False Signed by Four of the Company's Officers. One page, 8.25" x 10.5", on Head Quarters, 5th Company, Battalion Washington Artillery letterhead, datelined "Camp Farewell near Cuba Station, Ala, May 6, 1865", C. N. False enlisted on May 26, 1861 in New Orleans as an Artificer and mustered into the 5th Company of the Washington Artillery. The document certifies that he was transferred from the Orleans Guard Battery to the 5th Washington Artillery and was present at engagements including Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Dallas, Pine Mountain, Kennesaw Ridge, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Dalton, Overhall Creek, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Spanish Fork and Perryville. The document is signed by his Washington Artillery officers including Captain C. H. Slocomb, commander of the battery, 1st Lieutenant W. C. D. Vaught, 1st Lieutenant A. J. Chalaron, and 2nd Lieutenant Charles G. Johnsen. The document has been mounted to a backing sheet and there are splits in the folds and occasional staining, Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:22:34 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2304
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Cat No: Collection
U.S. Ship uses during Civil War. Group of 9 comprising four Philadelphia "U.S. Ship" uses including one with 3¢ #65 tied by the handstamp; one with Baltimore blue "Due 3" in circle use endorsed "U.S. Gun Boat "Wissahichon" Mississippi River" and "Ship Letter"; one with 3¢ #65 pair endorsed "U.S.S. "Mingae" "; cover endorsed "U.S.S. "Canandaiguas" bearing 3¢ #65 tied by Port Royal 1864 duplex, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Battle of Winchester. Elaborate design showing "General Tyler leading the Charge on the Battlefield", on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by blue "Cincinnati, O., Sep 13" cds and grid duplex; stamp with small corner crease, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Bayonet Charge at the Taking of Fort Donelson. Blue battlefield scene patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Winchester Ky." double-circle datestamp to Shelbyville Ky.; cover wear, F.-V.F. and scarce patriotic design. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Eagle & Shield. Red and blue design with "Jeff Davis" hand holding snakes at right, on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by bold target handstamp, matching "Carlisle, Pa., Jul 10, 1862" cds, Very Fine and choice, an unusual design. Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:26:53 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2308
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Eagle, Shield and Flags "The Union and the Constitution". Red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), two singles, small flaws, tied by corks, matching "Chester Pa. May 29, 1861" cds to Pottstown Pa., docketing reads "Jefferson Davis who has tampered with the American Eagle, will yet live to feel its claws", with original enclosure with fascinating contents "…The aspect of national affairs is at present rather dark and threatening. To me it seems pretty certain that we are going to have a bloody struggle before treason and rebellion can be guild. But judging from the resolution & determination of the Northern people, the Rebel government will be totally overthrown at some time or other, but doubtless not until after many valuable lives are lost. What a lamentable affair the assassination of Col. Ellsworth was. He is a great loss to the country, a young man of great promise and of whom much was expected in the present campaign. I saw him at the "Continental" the evening Mr. Lincoln was there. He was one of the President's attendants. George & I were upstairs, and we saw a young man pass us and enter a side door. He appeared not over 20. He was rather small & slender & quite good looking, wore one of the volunteer caps and had long black hair. We were first informed that it was Lincoln's eldest son, but afterwards ascertained it to be Col. Ellsworth. He was particularly attentive to the Presidential party and moved actively around. He struck me as being a very young man to have attained such celebrity. Many consider his act in taking down the Secession flag as reckless and daring, and I suspect think that it was a needless exposure of his person to the cowardly stealth of assassins. But his patriotic enthusiasm hurried him on into danger and to its immensity he fell a victim. They took him up on this railroad last Saturday evening. About 9 o'clock, I sat with my window open when I heard the train stop at Chester. It was very still and the train contrary to custom stopped for nearly ten minutes at the station while the Chester band struck up the "Star Spangled Banner." It sounded particularly inspiring to me. The poor unconscious Ellsworth lay dead in the cars. Not a noise was heard save the notes of the band, until it stopped, and the shrill whistle screamed out and the train moved towards Phila., amid three tremendous cheers from the populace. The incident I shall not soon forget. Enclosed I send you an account of the origin of the "Star Spangled Banner"…", reduced at left and minor edgewear, F.-V.F., a pretty cover with great contents. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:28:41 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2309
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The Eloquent Persuader. Maroon illustrated rifle design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), faulty and repaired, tied by partial Alexandria Va. cds to Pleasant Unity Pa., soldier's endorsement "Jos Reisling, 11th P.V. Regiment" at left, Fine and rare early design. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:29:41 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2310
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Fifth Reg't New Hampshire Vols. Lady Liberty and Eagle patriotic design with "The 'Fighting Fifth' " slogan, McFarland & Jenks' imprint, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Apr 26, 1863" cds to Boston Mass.; reduced at right into 3¢, small edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce Regimental Patriotic design. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:30:50 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2311
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The Flag of A New Confederacy. Deep red caricature on white envelope bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Washington City, D.C., Free" cds to West Winfield N.Y.; stains, 3¢ faults at top, Fine and scarce design. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:31:20 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2312
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Forward To Victory! . Red Zouave Soldier & Flag patriotic design on fresh light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Leavenworth City, Kas., May 12" cds to Capt. John Brown Jr., 7th Regiment Kansas Vols. in Lawrence, Kans., Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:31:42 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2313
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(Fox Fake) Abraham Lincoln with Cross Flags. 1860 campaign design envelope with flags added and "The Union, it must be preserved." verse on orange cover 1¢ blue (24) strip of three tied by neat four-ring cancels duplexed with "Lawrenceburg Ind, Oct 9" cds to Philadelphia Pa., Extremely Fine Fox fake. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:32:27 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2314
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The Free States, Ever True to the Union. Red and blue Magee patriotic design on cover with "Alexandria, Va. Aug 25, 1862" cds and matching "Free" framed handstamp to Cook Pa., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, in haste" at right and "Soldier Letter, J. L. Belknap, Col"; some edge wear and tiny nick, F.-V.F. and scarce design. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Humorous Caricature. Patriotic design with "Mr. Davis! About Harper's Ferry? Do you want to be let alone?" below, on cover to Swanzy, N.H. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by grid handstamp with matching cds; couple cover opening tears at top, F.-V.F., scarce design. Scott No. 65; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:34:38 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2316
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"JEF DAVIS, The WRONG man in the RIGHT place". Red and blue patriotic design showing a Hanging Jefferson Davis, on cover with two strikes of "Washington City, Free, Jul 13, 1861" cds and Campbell Member of Congress free frank to Freeburg Pa., Very Fine and exceptional hanging patriotic design. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Lion, Mule, and Conf. Gen. Price. Patriotic design with three-line verse below caricature and "Strayed" slogan, on cover to Evansville, Ind. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (s.e. at left) tied by "Saint Louis, Mo., Sep 19" cds; stamp with crease, otherwise Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64b; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:38:32 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2318
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Cat No: Collection
Magee Regimental Patriotic Designs. Five different designs comprising "Third Corps, First Division", "6th Corps, 3d Division", "6th Corps, 1st Division"; "Fifth Corps, First Division" and "9th Corps, 3d Division", three are addressed to Magee in Philadelphia, Very Fine group. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 18:39:21 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2319
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Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. Two patriotic designs, first is blue Mumford & Co. imprint design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial town cds; second is red and blue portrait design with eagle and drapped flags on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 31, 1861" cds to Savona N.Y.; each reduced slightly, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Martha Washington. Red and blue allover design, on cover to Norwalk, O. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by indistinct cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
