1862-64 (c.) Civil War Soldier's Letter to Gloucester Ma. Undated yellow envelope endorsed "Soldier's Letter, 13 HG" and "CT Elwell Lt. Col Irap 23d" (Infantry regiment Army of the Potomac), entered mails with choice sharp strike of "U.S. SHIP, 3 CTS" handstamp, includes photocopy of the regiment's history and service record; some edge flaws and staining, Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

1863 (Jun. 22) New York, N.Y. to Steamer Florida, Atlantic Coast. Cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair paying the 6¢ ship rate tied by bold circle of wedges cancel duplexed with "New York Jun 22, 1863" cds, date contemporaneously clarified with pen, addressed to "Dr. Grenville M. Weeks. Str Florida., North Atlantic Blockd'g Squadron, Off Wilmington N. Carolina, care Captain Carr, Storeship Badger off Beaufort, N. Carolina", endorsed "Steamer Florida" at lower left and docketed "Answered!!" at top; small stamp faults from edge placement, Fine and scarce use.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

Weeks had been the assistant surgeon aboard the Union ironclad "Monitor" when it sank a year prior to this. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1864 (Apr. 5) Washington, D.C. to London, England. Cds with matching "24" due rating on orange cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter 10th Mass Vols, Adjutant" and signed "Wm M Curtis" in red manuscript, black "N. York Br. Pkt. '5' Apr 6" debit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line China from New York to Queenstown arriving Apr. 17th, London manuscript "1/-" shilling due rating for the transatlantic packet fee, docketed as received April 18th, Very Fine and rare transatlantic soldier's letter.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

"Banks Division, Oct 16". Blue cds ties 3¢ rose pink (64b) on circa 1861 cover to Middle Granville N.Y.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Chattanooga, Tenn. Two different postmarks, choice strike of framed "Chattanooga, Tenn. / June 1864" handstamp (Skinner-Eno PM-TS 2) ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Prospect Oh.; second with unframed two-line "Chattanooga Tenn. / November 23. 1863" (Skinner-Eno PM-TS 3) ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Springfield Oh.; some faults, Fine and scarce pair.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Mails Suspended. Two strikes of blue oval handstamp on rebacked cover front bearing well centered 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid cancel, matching "Morristown N.J. Jun 8 1865" cds to Charlottesville Va., fresh and Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. MS-01; $2,500; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A rare late use of the "Mails Suspended" oval applied at the dead letter office on mail to the South where mail service had not been reestablished due to the war. This cover was pictured on page 96 of Jim Monroe's "A Lifetime of Collecting Confederate States of America Postal History" book. C.S.A. Catalog $2,500
Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

C.S.A. Catalog $2,500
Est. $1,000-1,5

Nashville Tenn, Mar 6'64. Cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover addressed "Sergeant Wm. R. Elam, Co H. 18th Va., Genl. Garnetts Brig (via City Point and Fortress Monroe), Petersburg Va." and endorsed "Head Quarters U.S. Forces, Tenn., Columbia, March 4th '64, Examined and approved" at left, signed by Commanding Officer, "Richmond Va. Mar 24" cds and matching "DUE 10" handstamp, forwarded to Kinston N.C.; faulty, Fine and rare across the lines use.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Sanitary Fair) Great Central Fair For the Sanitary Fair Commission. Black illustrated imprint showing battlefield scene on local drop rate cover bearing 2¢ black (73), bottom s.e., tied by "Philada. Pa., Apr 1" cds, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

(Sanitary Fair) Metropolitan Fair, For the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Illustrated design in gray black with "Send by either one of the Principle Express or Transportation Companies." endorsement on backflap, on cover to Jenkintown, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by New York town and grid duplex postmarks, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Anderson. Blue portrait design on cover to Timbuctoo, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 1¢ blue + 3¢ rose, three singles, matching "Ingraham, N.Y., Sept 9, 1862" postmark; cover reduced at right into one 3¢ stamp, Fine, ex-Bischel, with 2015 Weiss certificate.
Scott No. 63+65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Camp White., Col. D. Donnelly, 28th N.Y.Z. Allover Rosenthal camp view design on reverse of legal size cover to Johnsons Creek, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) tied by "Hancock, Md., Jan 28" cds; cover flaws including wear and soiling with front and back separation, Fine appearance, an extremely rare unlisted Rosenthal patriotic in used condition.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Death to Traitors. Blue soldier caricature design on cover to Mohawk, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (gutter s.e.) canceled by "Philadelphia, Pa., Nov 12" cds and grid duplex, E. Cogan imprint on backflap; cover slightly reduced at right and some faint toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Eagle & Flag. Multicolored Kimmel design with "Union" slogan above, on cover to regimental address at Camp Porspect Hill in Washington D.C., reverse with blue "Adams Express Co., N.Y." circular handstamp and 1861 docketing; edge wear and soiling, Fine, a rare design and express usage combination, ex-Bischel, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Female Figure & Little Drummer Boy. Red Magnus dual design on cover to N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by "Washington, D.C., Apr 26, 64" cds and target duplex, with original enclosure on multicolored illustrated Magnus songsheet entitled "Ever of Three." with Female Figure above; cover reduced at left slightly into design and missing a sideflap, F.-V.F., a rare usage of a Magnus songsheet.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

A Fireman Zouave Putting Out Succession. Blue caricature on cover to Mendham N.J. with "A Soldiers letter, Co K 7th Regt N.J.V." endorsement at left; accompanied by U.S. Capitol patriotic letterhead datelined "Tuesday Nov 19th /61" Headquarters "N.J. V. 7th" and Camp "on Maridean Hill" to father and sister concerning the weather and comforts, "…We are all a sitting here by our new stove it heats the tent so that we can't give it but half the draft…We haven't had marching Orders yet but we can't tell how soon we will…"; small cover edge faults, F.-V.F. and rare caricature design.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Flag. Red and blue design with "Liberty and Union New and Forever" slogan above and verse below, on cover to Ohio franked with 1861, 3¢ pink tied by "Miamiville, O., Oct 3" cds, with original patriotic design letterhead showing Ohio State Seal and Armored Knight (Mumford imprint) with letter datelined "Camp Dennison, Oct 2/1861", Very Fine.
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

General Banks. Red white and blue portrait design with Lady Liberty and Flag design and Upham flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Frederick Md Apr 24 1862" cds to Ann Getty at West Philadelphia Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Lexington & Baltimore. Dual battle scene patriotic design in violet on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Adamstown, B. & O. R. R., Jan 14, 1862" oval railroad postmark, with two original patriotic enclosures datelined "Camp Observation, near Adamstown", one with Freedom's Banner! Flag design with verse below, other with Sailor, Flag and Anchor design; cover with sealed vertical tear and missing sideflap, Fine appearance, still a rare usage.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Liberty and Flag. Red and blue design with "The War For Victory" slogan, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid handstamp, matching "Burlington, Vt., May 14, 1864" cds alongside, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Liberty With Flag and Shield. Magnus design on cover to Farmer, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose (flaws) and manuscript "GBD Sept 12" General Banks Division postmark at top; light cover tone spots and backflap tears, Fine, ex-Bischel.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $250 - 350.

General Banks Division (GBD) was applied to covers at Division Headquarters of Major General Nathaniel Banks in Virginia and Maryland, Sep. 1861 - Nov. 1862. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Lincoln. Beardless portrait design with legend and McNally & Co. imprint, on cover to Constantine, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink tied by "Brooklyn, Pa., Apr 3" cds; light cover stain and small cover opening nick at top above stamp, F.-V.F. Milgram No. AL-51.
Scott No. 64a; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Nurse and Fallen Soldier. Red white and blue battle scene patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by two sharp strikes of "Jackson Mich, Sep 12 1862" cds to North Greece N.Y.; original multicolor Eagle patriotic letterhead enclosure datelined "South Jackson, Mich Sept 11/62" mentioning "…Crops are pretty good about here this yea. It is pretty hard times here for help on the account of the war, all of the young folks around here have gone to the war, most everybody has gone to the war and that you know makes help scarce…"; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and attractive patriotic use with enclosure.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Soldier Caricature. Design with caption "One of the "Flowers" of the Rebel Army, provided with a pair of seven-league boots." below, on cover to Albany, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid handstamp, red "Boston, Mass., Jun 24" cds, Very Fine and choice, a very rare caricature patriotic design with only a couple examples known. Walcott No. 1058.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.

Seven-league boots emanates from European folklore. The boots allow the wearer to take strides of seven leagues per step. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

The Soldier's Dream of Home. All-over multicolor patriotic design bearing 3¢ rose (65), well centered, tied by "Trenton N.J. Dec 19 1862" cds to Brookfield N.J.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

View of Washington City. Multicolored allover Magnus view, on cover to Vernon, Vt., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (perf flaws) tied by Washington D.C. cds; small part of cover edge added at left, F.-V.F. appearance. Walcott No. 637.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300