3d Brig. P.R. V.C. "Our Good Old Constitution". Patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, tied by indistinct cds to Waynesboro Pa., Fine and scarce regimental patriotic design.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

9th Corps, 3d Division. Red and blue Magee patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), slightly affected from edge placement, tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Aug 27" cds to Detroit Mich., partial blue Detroit cds and matching "Advertised" framed handstamp; barely reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

19th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, Soldier' Letter. Patriotic design showing soldier holding rifle on hill overlooking camp on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), bright color, light crease, tied by partial "Va., Aug 10, 1862" cds to Providence R.I.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

69th Reg't N.Y.S. Vol. Red and blue patriotic shield with green Irish Harp (Lyre) in center design, Young Lockwood & Co's Press, Buffalo" imprint, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by "Paid" handstamp, matching "Gowanda, N.Y. Nov 18" cds to Vermont; stain spot at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Irish patriotic design.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

The the 69th New York Infantry, or the "Fighting 69th" was the Irish Brigade consisting predominantly of Irish Americans that served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. The designation of the first regiment in the brigade continued in later wars. The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry, the "Faugh a Ballaugh", which is an anglicization of the Irish phrase, fág an bealach, meaning "clear the way". According to Fox's Regimental Losses, of all Union army brigades, only the 1st Vermont Brigade and Iron Brigade suffered more combat dead than the Irish Brigade during America's Civil War. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Bearded Lincoln Portrait with Eagle and Flags. Printed red and blue label affixed on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small tear, tied by radial cork cancel, matching sharp "Trenton N.J., Apr 28" cds to Hamburgh N.J., Very Fine use of this rare Lincoln patriotic label.
Milgram No. AL-112; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Col. Ellsworth. Violet portrait design framed by eagle, flag & cannon allegories and verse below, on cover to Ohio franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Gallipolis, O., Jun 20" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Walcott No. 409.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

The Constitution. Red and blue design with "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." below, on cover to San Juan, Cal., franked with 1859, 10¢ green, type V tied by red "Hancock, Mi" cds and segmented target handstamp, Very Fine, a scarce patriotic usage to California, with 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 35; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

The Constitution. Red and blue design with shaking hands and flag allegories, on cover to Michigan franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Hemlock Lake, N.Y., Jun 2" cds, with original 1862 enclosure, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Eagle and Flag. Red and blue patriotic design bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), bright color, tied by "Washington D.C., Oct 22, 1861" cds to West Charleston Vt.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Eagle and Shield with State Stars. Red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Johnsonburgh N.J. Feb 19" cds to New York City, accompanied by Magee "United Forever" Eagle and State Rings patriotic letterhead enclosure from correspondence datelined "Gratitude July 16th 1862"; cover corner stain lower left and barely reduced, F.-V.F., Bischel 4349.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Eagle and Shield with State Stars embellished "Union for Ever". Red and blue patriotic design with manuscript embellishment in shield, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Newton N.J., Apr 11" cds to Stillwater N.J.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., Bischel 4349.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Eagle with CSA and US Flags. Red and blue Wells patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid cancel and Sep 16th 1862 cds to Butler Oh.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

Eagle, Shield and Flags. Red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Little Falls MT, Dec 11" cds to Cannon Falls, Minn., accompanied by enclosed patriotic lettersheet with blind embossed flag and edged in red and blue datelined "Little Falls, December the 10th 1862" written by soldier Edward Thomas who had marched with his company from Fort Snelling to Little Falls, the Army was still pursuing the Indians following the Sioux Uprising of August 1862. He writes about the hardship of winter travel by foot: "I slept in the barne every night but three - we crawled into the hay like a parcel
of pigs - the Captain had to bunk with the mules - the corporals and some of the high privats slept in the House…", the writer died near Fort Rice, Dakota Terr. on Sept. 11, 1864; cover edge wear and reduced a bit at right, 3¢ affected by edge placement, F.-V.F., ex-Risvold.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Excelsior" Flag. Blue patriotic design on cover to "Holsey R. Whallon" in Fairfax, Vt., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by fancy Elaborate Button handstamp (S-E GE-E 24) with matching "Whallonsburgh, N.Y., Jul 8" balloon type cds, 1861 docketing on reverse; cover missing part of upper right corner from opening, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare fancy cancel on a patriotic cover.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Fifteenth New Hampshire Regiment. State seal design on cover to Bullardvale, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Concord, N.H., Nov 4, 1862" cds and grid handstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Flag. Red and blue patriotic design on unsealed drop cover, franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V tied by "Worcester, Mass., Apr 23" cds, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 24; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Flag. Red and blue design with "Union and the Constitution" banner above and verse below, on cover to Belvidere, Ill. franked with 1861, 1¢ blue + 3¢ rose tied by "New York, Nov 6" cds and target duplex; some light perf toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 63+65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Flag and Cannon. Red and blue design with slogan and verse below, on cover to Iowa franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red cancel by blue waffle grid handstamp, with matching superb strike of "Burr Oak, Mich., Jul 18" cds, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem townmark on a patriotic cover.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Flag and Man. Red and blue design with slogan below, on cover to Cadiz, O. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Dawson, G.W.R.R., Apr 3" oval railroad date stamp; cover with slight soiling and reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Gen. McClellan. Red and blue portrait with patriotic frame design, on cover to Chambersburg, Pa. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Mechanicstown, Md., Mar 29" cds and grid handstamp; cover light edge wear an some faint toning, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Gen. McClellan. Red and blue portrait and patriotic frame design, on cover to Montgomery, Vt. franked with 1861, 3¢ brown red tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va., May 29" cds; bit reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

Gen. McClellan and Liberty. Framed portrait held by lady Liberty design, on cover to Westfield, Pa. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid handstamp, matching "Hustorville, Ky., May 21" cds; cover slight reduced at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

General McClellan. Pair of purple portrait patriotic designs, one free franked by Member of Congress (ex-Bischel) and other endorsed "Official, P.O.B." to the Third Assist. Postmaster General in Washington D.C.; first some edge wear and small edge tear, Very Fine and scarce pair.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

General Winfield Scott "Why don't you take it?". Black cartoon patriotic design showing Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis as dogs with Washington D.C. in the middle, on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching "Elmira N.Y., Jun 16, 1861" cds to Georgetown N.Y.; reduced at right, some wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

The cartoon and other similar representations were created early in the war when General Winfield Scott commanded U.S. forces protecting the nation's capital from the threat of Confederate invasion. It depicts General Scott as a bulldog wearing Scott's military hat and Jefferson Davis as a frightened dog dressed in a Confederate flag and wearing a plantation owner's hat. Scott dares Davis, "Why Don't You Take It?", with Washington D.C. shown as a prime rib cut of meat between them. In April 1861 the isolated U.S. capital was exposed to invasion until sufficient U.S. forces arrived and secured the surrounding region. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

George Washington and The Banner of Old Glory. Red and blue design showing Standing Washington and Angel with Flag with verse below, on cover to Springfield, Ill., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by socked-on-the-nose grid handstamp and tied by matching "Decatur, Ill., Dec 30" cds, additional "Advertised" and "Unclaimed" straight line handstamps, reverse with "Springfield, Ill., Feb 15" cds and target duplex; some edge wear, Very Fine, a very rare patriotic design.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400