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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1341

289

General McClellan and his Staff (Walcott 289) black and green patriotic design showing Maj. Clarke, Gen. McClellan, Maj. Van Vliet and Gen. Barry portraits, Upham flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), torn, tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching Keokuk, Ioa. Mar 15" cds with military address to J.C. Wickersham, Comp. A 2nd Iowa Vol., Fort Donnelson via St. Louis Mo., cover accompanied by correspondence letter datelined "Ft Donaldson Tenn, Feby 21st 1862" apparently unsigned from J.C. Wickersham to his sister with great Battle of Fort Donelson first-hand content "…we took a circuit to the rear of the Fort, having everything behind except our Guns & Ammunition, we encamped with a mile of the enemy where we remained until Saturday…We were called upon & formed a line of battle & were told our time had come as hte enemy were strongly fortified, We marched to an open field facing their breast works, to gain our point we were compelled to mount a very steep hill at a double-quick, when within one hundred yards of the entrenchments the enemy poured the cold lead into us think & fast, it was a trying moment: our men fell fast but we rushed on stepping over the dead & wounded at last we gained the breast work & planted our flag, the first that ever waved in Fort Donaldson, the rebels retreated to a second breast work & made a stand pouring in the canon ball & grape shot so fast that it seemed impossible for us to retain our position, but we pressed on and gained their camp…our General sent htem word to surrender or he would compel them to do so…they sent over the flag again & surrendered unconditionally, Our Reg. lost 37 Killed, 169 Wounded in all…We took about 15000 prisoners, and are now occupying their forts on the bank of the Cumberland River, this was the hardest four battle on record in America…"; cover with opening nicks and tears at left, Fine and desirable Civil War patriotic. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1342

George Washington, blue patriotic design of Washington holding sword, on 1861 yellow cover to Cassel, Germany, blue "Chicago Ills, Oct 17" cds and pencil "30" due rating, "N.York, Brem. Pkt. '6' Oct 26" debit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Oct. 26th to Bremen arriving Nov. 11th, blue "America, uber Bremen" two-line handstamp, various ratings, Cassel (11.12) arrival backstamp; edge flaws and wear, F.-V.F. and scarce transatlantic Civil War patriotic use. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1343

Desperate Cavalry Charge at Battle near Springfield, battle scene patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Louisville Ky, Oct 6, 1862" cds duplex to Michigan, original matching "We are coming, Father Abraham" patriotic letterhead enclosure datelined "Jefferson Ville, Oct 4th 62, Campe Holt Ind." reading "… our guards heard firing both up and down the river last night, the 101st illinois reg came here last night the Fourth Cavalry is here…just found three more bodies in the river…Camp Moose, Lewis Ville Oct 5 62, We have marched to Lewis Ville since I stoped writing…all knight the boys are all in a hurry to get in to a battle after we were drawn up in line…"; faults, lettersheet torn, Fine and rare patriotic design. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1344

624

The Great Naval Battle between Ericsson's Monitor and the Merrimac, March 9th. 1862 (Walcott 624) purple patriotic design with Wells flap imprint on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65), matching neat manuscript "East Oasis Wis, Dec 30" postmark to Snows Falls Me., accompanied original letter on Patriotic lettersheet with embossed "Union and Constitution" eagle and shield imprint; cover reduced slightly at right into 3¢ corner, tiny edge tears, F.-V.F. appearance. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1345

1392

"We Defend the Land of Washington" (Walcott 1392) black Washington Medallion Design with "From the Second Maine Regiment, Co." imprint on cover with free frank "E.B. French" and partial "Washington D.C. Oct" cds to Bangor Me.; slightly rough opening at top, F.-V.F. and scarce design. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

1346

119

Daniel Webster "Secession! Peaceful secession!" (Walcott 119) portrait patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by target cancel, matching "Pent Water, Mich Dec 14" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; top left corner mend, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, a rare design. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1347

1950

Soldier and Camp Scene with "Arm for the Union" banner (Walcott 1950) red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by bold blue four-rings, matching sharp "Ionia, Mich. May 4, 1863" cds to Pittsburgh Pa., Very Fine and attractive. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1348

1829 var.

Young Soldier with Flag (Walcott 1829 var.) red and blue design with Robinson imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by large "X", matching partial "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 18, 1861" cds to Yaphank, Long Island N.Y.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and scarce unlisted design. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1349

1829 var.

Young Soldier with Flag (Walcott 1829 var.) red and blue design with "Strike - till the last armed foe expires." slogan on "Official Business" endorsed cover bearing manuscript "Sunfield Mi. March 5." postmark and matching "Free" rating to Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington D.C.; small opening tear at top right, otherwise Very Fine and scarce unlisted design. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1350

1744

The Arms of the Keystone State (Walcott 1744) multicolor patriotic design with Cogan flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Mar 6, 1863" cds to Worcester Mass.; reduced slightly at left, otherwise Very Fine and attractive Civil War Patriotic design. (Image1)

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1351

2331

Lady Liberty and Flag (Walcott 2331) red and blue design with red "Columbia Columbia to glory arise." old-English slogan on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by jCairo Ill., Dec 23, 1861" cds to Indianola, Iowa; minor stain at right just affects 3¢, F.-V.F. and rare design, ex-Walcott. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1352

Lady Liberty with Flag, Eagle and Cannon (Walcott unlisted) red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular grid, partial red "Middleborough Ms. Jun 6, 1862" cds with part-printed regimental form address to Leander M. Alden, 18 Regiment Mass Volunteers, Company D, Washington D.C., endorsed "Care War Department" at bottom; reduced at right, stamp tied by but of soiling, F.-V.F., a rare unlisted design. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1353

"Protecting Secesh Property", red caricature patriotic design showing soldier talking to southerner on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by large quartered cork, matching "Hudson Mich., Mar 27" cds to Adrian Mich., Very Fine and rare design. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1354

2682

Stars and Shield (Walcott 2682) red and blue patriotic design on "Official Business" endorsed cover with manuscript "Prairie Creek In, 2nd 14" postmark and matching "Free" rating to the Third Assist. Postmaster General, Washington D.C., Very Fine. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1355

"Uncle Sam sends his Bird after Traitor Jeff.", caricature patriotic design on cover with manuscript "Ball Grove Springs Ky, Jany 7." postmark and matching ms. cross-hatch canceling 3¢ rose (65) to Everton Fayett, Indiana; light cover soiling and wear, toning lower right corner, 3¢ small flaws, Fine and rare Civil War patriotic. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

1356

70a

Union Tree "Traitor Spare that Tree" (70a) red and blue patriotic design with J.G. Wells flap imprint on 1862 cover bearing 24¢ brownish lilac (70a) tied by "Hancock Mich., Jun 15" cds to Manchester, England, red "Detroit, Am. Pkt. '3 Paid' Jun 19" credit exchange cds, carried by Allan Line North American from Portland Me. to Liverpool arriving Jul. 2nd, Manchester (7.3) arrival backstamp; some wear, address partly rewritten, Fine and attractive; with 1987 P.F. certificate. (Image1)

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Scott $3,000

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

Confederacy

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1357

Mobile Ala. "2" (C.S.A. Catalog D) well-struck due handstamp for 2¢ drop rate on gray folded part-printed J.R. Eastburn Notary Public Due notice for note, Very Fine and scarce. (Image1)

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C.S.A. Catalog $500

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

1358

Fernandina Fla. Jan. 9, 1862, bold cds with manuscript "Due 10" rating on brown cover to Aberdeen Miss., Memphis "Due 10" handstamp struck en route, Aberdeen manuscript "X" applied as with other covers from the Ward correspondence (see Confederate Philatelist No. 331, pp. 199-204), barely reduced at right, Very Fine, ex-Gibson, Myerson, Briggs. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1359

Macon, Ga "2", pencil 2¢ drop rating on yellow cover addressed to Col. J.B. Lamar, docketed from H.H. Richard; reduced at right, Very Fine and unlisted 2¢ drop rating use. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

1360

Stone Mountain Ga., Feb 15, mostly clear cds on buff local drop cover without rating, original letter datelined "Stone Mountain Feb 14, 1861" with a Valentines Day love poem due to lack of cards; cover wear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce valentines day drop rate. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction