Postal History Union Civil War Postal History Patriotic Covers
Sale No: 5097
Lot No: 9144
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Cat No: Collection
Group of nine Patriotic Covers, a handsome set, with many better designs; includes Liberty Bell in brown, all-over Flag design ("The Union and the Constitution"), Loyal States Massachusetts, General Dix, "Thou too sail on" Ship, The Parting Moment, etc.; various cancels and markings including manuscripts, c.d.s.'s, fancies, "Paid 3"; condition varies, Fine to Very Fine, an interesting group, with 2015 P.F. certificate for Winchester Centre, CT, octagon postmark on Liberty Bell cover. (Image)
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Apr-26-2020, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Patriotic Covers: Caricatures
Sale No: 5097
Lot No: 9147
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Cat No: Collection
ca. 1861, "Wait 'Till the War Is Over", large corner card showing the South hoarding food and other items from Uncle Sam; endorsed "Soldier's Letter/AC Parry Maj Gen" at left and sent stampless to Georgetown, Ohio; postmarked "Kanawha C.H./JUL/14/Va." [Charleston, WV]; penciled "Due" marking lower left; worn left, reduced right—neither of which affects design or markings, Fine to Very Fine+, pretty. (Image)
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-26-2020, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 5097
Lot No: 9148
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ca. 1861, The New Zouave Drill, corner card showing five Zouaves forming a scaffolding from which a secessionist is being hanged; inscribed as above with "Choke Secession./(Three motions." below; #65 tied by Litchfield, Ill. c.d.s. dated Nov 2 and grid of squares fancy cancel; addressed to Jacksonville, IL; reduced at left, but still clear of design, Fine to Very Fine++. (Image)
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-26-2020, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Patriotic Covers: Flags
Sale No: 5097
Lot No: 9149
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1861 (Oct. 15), All-over 34-Star Union Flag design, sent Kentucky to Ohio, soldier's mail sent without stamp; datelined Big Hill [Bighill] KY/Oct 15/61" and endorsed "Paid/3" at upper right; addressed to Triadelphia, OH; very light inscription on reverse referring to (and written by) sender; edge faults, reduced at right, Fine to Very Fine, rare all-over design. (Image)
