(6) covers, (3) are unused, colorful hand-painted all-over Magnus Patriotic designs for "U.S. Naval Expedition," design #2, 5, 10; (2) mailed w/65, eagle & shield "The Union and The Constitution" and man leaving family scene "The Girl I left Behind," both faulty; plain env w/ #65 Washington cds to NJ w/note from previous owner mentioning soldier who sent letter died soon after; F+ (Image)

Est. $100-150 SE

Group of (21) hand-painted Patriotic cover FRONTS, unmailed, (6) are from Magnus series of a devil atop a Southern state seal (AR, GA, LA, MS, TN, TX); one other Magnus w/McClellan and map of DC; others similar to Magnus style w/o his imprint, various allegories of Lady Liberty, shields, flags, one w/Merchant Service ship; fronts are in VF condition with bright colors, many have light discoloration on back, likely from scrapbook mounting (Image)

Est. $140-180 SE