Alexandria, Va. Two different complete unused sets of Magnus patriotic covers with allover designs of Alexandria Va., which when placed side by side form a bird's eye view of the city, the first set consists of 17 different views plus 2 duplicate views (all hand-colored), the second set consists of 12 different views (all hand-colored, except one in black & one in bronze), Very Fine, a wonderful and rare set.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Battle Scenes (Magnus). 28 different unused patriotic covers with allover designs of battle scenes printed by Magnus, 10 handcolored, 14 in bronze, 1 in violet & 3 in black, includes complete set of 4 "Battle of Bull Run", plus complete set of 3 "U.S. Light Artillery" (hint of toning), few with mounting marks on reverse, Very Fine, a lovely group.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Battle Scenes (Magnus). 8 different unused patriotic covers showing battles scenes with allover handcolored designs, printed by Magnus, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Byrd's Eye View of Alexandria, Va. 10 different numbered and lettered allover Magnus view designs on unused covers, 4 in bronze and 5 in black, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Camp Scene. Series set of 20 hand colored Magnus designs, each in exceptional fresh condition with rich colors throughout, Extremely Fine and choice, a magnificent set.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Camp Views. Complete set of 36 unused patriotic covers printed by Magnus, showing various camp views with allover designs, the majority of these covers are sets of two or three covers & when placed side by side form a bird's eye view of the camp, two in black, one in bronze & balance handcolored, couple with mounting marks on reverse, Very Fine, a very nice group.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

City Scenes (Magnus). 35 different unused patriotic covers with allover designs of city scenes printed by Magnus, 22 handcolored, 9 in bronze & 4 in black, includes Annapolis, Md. 1-2 & Harrisburg, Pa. 1-3, few with minor mounting marks on reverse, one or two with minor toning, Very Fine, a lovely lot with many rare designs.
Estimate; $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

City Views. 15 different unused patriotic covers with two panel designs with city views with various designs at left, all handcolored, printed by Magnus, Very Fine, scarce group.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Eagle, Flag and State Seals. Multicolored design with Upham imprint on reverse, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by framed "Paid" handstamp, red "Boston Mass. Sep 14" cds to Bangor Me.; 3¢ faulty at bottom, partial flap, Very Fine and scarce Upham design.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1861, 1¢ blue. Red and blue design on cover to Aroca, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 1¢ blue, vertical strip of three, matching "Winden, N.C., Feb 24th, 1863" postmark, with original enclosure; top stamp with defects and small cover tears at right, Fine.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

For The Union. Set of 25 hand colored Magnus dual panel designs representing the various loyal states, and 11 dual panel secession state designs bearing the devil over each state seal design, Very Fine, a very difficult unused set to assemble.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Fredericksburg, Va. Complete set of 6 different unused Magnus patriotic covers showing Fredericksburg views with allover designs which form a bird's eye view of the city, all handcolored, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Jeff Davis, His Marque. Skull & crossbones flag patriotic design on cover to Keokuk, Iowa, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue grid handstamp, matching Washington, Pa., July, 1861 cds, Very Fine, a rare and popular flag design.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Kimmel Multicolored Civil War Patriotics. Group of 22 mostly different unused examples, spectacular hand colored designs in wonderful bright colors and featuring flags, eagles, female figure, Washington; couple with light overall toning, overall Very Fine, a nice group of these scarce patriotics.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds. The complete set of unused patriotic covers depicting caricature battle between the North & South, all beautifully hand colored, printed by J.H. Tinley, Round 1 with small stain, Very Fine, thought to be the only hand colored set.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds. The complete set of five unused patriotic covers depicting satirical caricature battle between North and South from 1st round to 5th, first round depicts Lincoln and Davis beginning to spar with several other designs, fifth round depicts a victorious Lincoln, printed in black by J.H. Tinley, Very Fine, a rare and popular caricature patriotic set.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

The Loyal States - The Rebel States. Set of 23 different unused Loyal State patriotic designs (missing Missouri) and complete 11 Rebel States showing the state seal and the Devil, Reagles imprint on reverse, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional set.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

The Loyal States (Magnus). Unused set of 26 different patriotic covers with two-panel designs, showing the state emblem and allegorical figures at left, printed by Magnus, all hand-colored, couple with minor mounting marks on reverse, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Magnus Bronze Patriotics. Group of 27 unused patriotics in bronze and 6 additional in purple, many allover design including the Washington D.C. series, Smithsonian Institute, Yorktown, Va., various figures, etc., Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Magnus Unused Patriotics. Balance 45 covers, virtually all hand colored with many scarce items; includes the Fredricksburg, Va. view series, barracks views, Naval Expedition, Washington & Lincoln portraits, many dual views, etc., Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1861, 1¢ blue. Red white, blue and green five-point star patriotic sticker on unsealed yellow cover to Marblehead Mass. bearing 1861, 1¢ blue tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 18 1862" octagonal datestamp, prepaid for the 1¢ circular rate, Extremely Fine and unusual patriotic label, ex-Cipolla, sold "as is" as these can not be certified. Weiss No. PM-162 var.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

1861, 1¢ blue. Red white and blue patriotic sticker used on orange buff cover with ends open bearing 1861, 1¢ blue tied by "Port Royal S.C. Jun 23" cds to Bellows Falls Vt. at the 1¢ circular rate, Very Fine, ex-Cipolla, sold "as is" as these can not be certified. Weiss No. M-R2.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

"Our Country" Flag and Globe in Sea. Red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical strip of three, pos. 74-84-94L10, tied by two strikes of "Oil Station O., Aug 31" cds to Westfield N.Y., F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Secession Chain. Complete set of 30 different unused Magnus patriotic covers titled "Secesh Chain", showing portraits of Confederate Generals, printed by Magnus, all hand colored, Very Fine, thought to be the only hand colored set.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Washington, D.C. Set of 11 different unused Magnus patriotic covers showing Washington, D.C. views with allover designs, all handcolored, but one, printed by Magnus, couple with minor mounting marks, Very Fine, a very pretty group.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300