1861, 12¢ black, in combination with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Boston "Paid" in grid cancel on cover to Meran, Austria, red and blue "Union and Liberty" Westervelt patriotic design with Magee imprint at left, red "N. York, Br. Pkt., Paid 10, Aug 9" exchange cds, cover forwarded to Vevey, Switzerland with "5/15" rating and appropriate backstamps; small piece on backflap missing, Very Fine, a Lovely Angell Correspondence Overseas Patriotic Cover; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 69+65  Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. $0 (Image)

1861, 12¢ black, nicely centered, proof-like impression, tied by bold "Cincinnati, O., Aug 10" cds and grid duplex on homemade cover with regimental address to the Army of Tennessee; opening at left, Very Fine, a scarce four times rate. Scott No. 69  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)