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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 38

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U.S. Sanitary Fair & Other Benevolences.
image Sale No: 38
Lot No:2475
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Cat No:Collection

U.S. Sanitary Fair & Other Benevolences. Collection of 59 covers and other related items, with 20 covers franked with the 2¢ Blackjack issue; including two New England Freedman's Aid Society corner card cover, one with original 1865 circular entitled "The National Thanksgiving", U.S. Christian Commission with Washington D.C. branch office corner card cover and several "Soldier's Letter" designs, host of U.S. Sanitary Commission covers including early 1860 corner card cover, scarce stencil corner card cover, forwarding handstamp covers, soldiers mails, etc., scarce Indiana Sanitary Commission cover, unused shaded Louisville, Ky. "U.S. Sanitary Commission, Kentucky Branch" cover with "S.L. Casey, M.C." Congressman free frank (likely given to soldier as a courtesy, design unlisted in Kantor), 2¢ Blackjack on circular to Paris, France (faults), other benevolences including the Union League of America, Women's Central Relief Association, American Union Commission, Union Freedman's Educational Society, Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, Soldier's Home of Pittsburgh Subsistence Committee, Y.M.C.A., Philadelphia Great Central Fair stamps and trial color strip, etc.; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall, an interesting assembly of material with many rare and unique items throughout. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. $0 (Image)



Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00


Closed..Apr-24-2010, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3750


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