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)

Est. $250-350

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)

Est. $200-300

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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)

Est. $150-200

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

"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)

Est. $500-750

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

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

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)

Est. $200-300

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)

Est. $150-200

New Jersey "For the Union". Magnus hand-painted patriotic design showing Lady Liberty holding Union Flag and New Jersey state seal, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target cancel, matching "Congress, Washington D.C., Mar 13" cds to Perth Amboy N.J.; tiny edge tear and small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Magnus patriotic.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

New Jersey "For the Union". Magnus hand-painted multicolor patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), faulty, tied by partial "Alexandria Va" cds to Elizabeth N.J.; open at left and top, tears and faults, Fine appearance.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

No. 11 Movement of the Army from Washington to Richmond. All-over bronze Magnus patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. at right, tied by Washington D.C. cds to South Acworth N.H.; reduced at left and small stain spot, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Civil War Patriotic Covers. Group of 8 used patriotics including "United States Signal Corps" design, flag and shield designs, George Washington on Horse "Ship Letter" with Philadelphia "U.S. Ship, 3 cts." circular handstamp; "Naval Engagement off Fort Wright" showing ironclads with #26 replacement; etc.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Complete Images. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Pennsylvania "For the Union". Hand painted multicolored two-panel Magnus design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by partial "Alexandria Va. May 26, 186" double-circle datestamp; slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and attractive Magnus design.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

The Soldier's Dream of Home. Red and black allover design (Upham imprint on backflap) on cover to Vershire, Vt., franked on reverse with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Alexandria, Va. cds; light cover edge wear, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Soldier's Farewell. Marvelous all-over multicolor patriotic valentine design (L-2380 var.) on large envelope bearing 3¢ rose (65) on reverse tied by brown "Bacon Creek, Ky. Feb 15" cds to New Rumley Oh., original enclosed spectacular hand-colored Mansell patriotic Valentine with second central design under opening flaps, cover with pencil "Valentine from R.C. Naragon" on flap; faults, Fine and rare pair of Valentine Patriotics.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Russ Naragan enlisted on June 19th 1861 as Private mustering into Company "I" of the Ohio 13th Infantry. He transferred into the U.S. Army Cavalry on December 12, 1862. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Soldier's Farewell. All-over patriotic valentine design in orange showing soldier and lady in embrace, on oversized envelope privately sent to Bangor Me., original valentine enclosure with American flag clad tent vignette which opens to show soldier at desk with apparition of sweetheart in background, "Love Protects" verse below; some edge wear, small flaws, F.-V.F., a lovely and rare patriotic valentine with the original enclosure.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Soldier's Farewell Patriotic Valentine. All-over orange patriotic design (L-2380) on envelope bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 19" cds to Riverhead L.I., N.Y., with an equally spectacular hand colored Mansell patriotic Valentine with second central Soldier design under opening flaps of Flag Draped Tent, signed by Private Charles Lane; faults, Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Charles H. Lane was a Private in Company K of the 127th New York Infantry. He enlisted on August 25th, 1862 at Riverhead N.Y. at the age of 21 and served the rest of the war. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600