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Civil War Postal History continued...

Civil War Patriotic Covers continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

221

"That Reminds Me". Advertising sticker on red and blue edged patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 17, 1861" cds to Gilmer Ill.; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and unusual.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
CLOSED
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Prisoner of War Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

222

Carroll Prison. Cover front bearing 2¢ black (73) tied by "Washington D.C., Dec 27 '63" cds duplex to Prisoner of War James Roane, Carroll Prison, Washington D.C. endorsed "Paid Lyons" at lower left, endorsed "The prisoner whose name is on the back of this letter has been released on taking the oath of allegiance, W.P.W., Supt. C.P.", front pasted on folded sheet with "1863, Washington Decr. 28. Major Turner to Lord Lyons, Recd Decr 29", Very Fine and unusual prisoner of war use, ex-Rorke, with 1978 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Warren P. Wood was the Superintendent of Capitol Prison. After the war, he would become the Chief of the U.S. Secret Service. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

223

Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C. Prisoner cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C., Jun 23, 1863" cds, neat strike of "Passed, Military Prison, W.P. Wood Supt." circular examiner's handstamp; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ couple perf flaws, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Old Capitol Prison was the building that served as a temporary Capitol after Washington, D.C. had been burned during the War of 1812. W. P. Wood was the Superintendent and was also a special agent of the government. Much intelligence information was gathered by him from the prisoners for the Union. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

224

Old Capitol Prison, Washington D.C. Mostly clear strike of "Passed W. P. Wood Supt. Military Prison" examiner's circular handstamp on orange prisoner-of-war drop cover bearing 2¢ black (73), tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Oct 22" cds, 1864 docketing at left, barely reduced at right, Very Fine, ex-Faust, Flannery.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A SCARCE BLACK JACK PRISONER-OF-WAR USE FROM THIS WASHINGTON D.C. MILITARY PRISON. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
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225

Richland Jail, Columbia S.C. Adversity cover made from a printed math table with strikes of Columbia S.C. Provisional "Paid" in circle and "10" handstamps, sent by prisoner-of-war to Dennysville Me., endorsed "Lt. John P Sheahan, Prisoner of War, Columbia S.C.", manuscript censor mark "Exd RD Senn, Capt Post Guard", carried out of the prison by an exchanged prisoner with "Politeness of Capt Sherman U.S.A." endorsement, "Washington D.C. Dec. 17 '64" double-circle datestamp and "Due 3" handstamp, provisional "PAID" in circle handstamp overwritten with "C.S.A." by U.S. postal clerk, some edgewear and backflap partially split, Very Fine, ex-Walske.
Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.

A WONDERFUL PRISONER-OF-WAR ADVERSITY COVER CARRIED BY AN EXCHANGED UNION SOLDIER FROM THE RICHLAND JAIL IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

John P. Sheahan enlisted in Company K, Maine 1st Cavalry Reg., on Aug. 23, 1862. He was commissioned an officer in Company E, Maine 31st Infantry Reg., on March 11, 1864. His unit was involved in numerous engagements during 1864, including the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and the Crater. He was listed as a prisoner at Richland Jail in The New York Times, December 23, 1864. This envelope was prepared with provisional C.S.A. postage, but it never entered the Columbia S.C. post office, thus has no datestamp. It was carried across the lines by Capt. Sumner U. Sherman, who was unexpectedly exchanged. (Image1)

Est. $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

Spanish-American War including Patriotics

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

226

Camp Alger, Falls Church, Va. Blue Sec. Alger patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Harrisburg, Pa. Oct 6, 1898" machine cancel to Pittsburgh Pa., flap sealed with flag stickers; 2¢ torn, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Camp Alger patriotic design.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

Camp Alger was shut down in September 1898 due to disease and lack of fresh water. Soldiers were sent to other camps such as Camp Meade. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

227

Sec. Alger - Camp Alger, Va. Overall portrait flag design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Washington D.C., Jun 30 '98" machine cancel to Lewiston N.Y., endorsed from "O.E. Greene, 65 N.Y.V.I. in the Field", Lewiston (7.2) arrival backstamp; reduced at right, some 2¢ abrasion, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

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

228

Camp Scene with Flag. Detailed patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by bold "Washington, D.C. Jul 17, 98" Barr-Fyke machine cancel to Pawtucket R.I., July 18th flag machine arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine and rare design.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

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

229

Eagle with Crossed American and Cuban Flags. Fancy red and blue bordered patriotic design of Odell & Co., Fish, Poultry and Game Dealers of Washington D.C., bearing 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) tied by partial "Washington D.C. Station D, Sep 10 '98" duplex to Brighton Va., reverse with Washington D.C. (9.10) machine transit and Brighton (9.12) arrival cds; barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
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230

Flag YMCA. Incoming Army Christian Commission patriotic envelope with purple "Soldier's Letter, Without postage charge address / Chaplain" handstamp, entered mails with "Washington, D.C. Jul 18 '98" Barr-Fyke machine cancel to Bloomington Ind., "Due 2" handstamp and pencil cancelled 2¢ postage due vertical pair affixed, 1898 1/8 proprietary battleship issue affixed in return address portion, Jul. 20th receiving backstamp; small faults, Fine, ex-Hahn.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $95.00
Will close during Public Auction

231

"Hope, 1st Rhode Island, U.S. Vols." . Blue anchor patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ rose pink (279B) tied by "Washington D.C. Jul 5 '98" machine cancel to Westerly R.I., matching letterhead enclosure from Corporal with some interesting content "…we expect to move at any time, we had a good time the 4th. The 2nd Tenn. Regt. came over and all us in the morning and we the 1st R.I. went over there in the afternoon, we all dressed up… & we marched through the 2nd Tenn., 3rd N.J., 159. Ind. & 22. Tenn. Regts. We was hot stuff the Co. K boys had the haversacks on their heads and blankets on and the look like Indians and the Mascots had a big K on a pole…", Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $75.00
Will close during Public Auction

232

Rear Admiral Schley. Blue patriotic design for Schley Home Fund on 2¢ pink entire canceled by "Washington D.C., Feb 6, 1900" Barry machine cancel to local address, "Station G Received" machine backstamp, Very Fine and scarce Spanish American War patriotic.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

233

"The Red Cross, Clara Barton". Blue illustrated book corner card on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bb) tied by "Philadelphia Penn., Jan 17 '98" machine cancel to Suffield Conn., Jan. 18th arrival backstamp; tiny edge tear at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
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234

U.S. Artillery. Patriotic design showing crossed cannons on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Washington D.C., Sta. D, Oct 30 '99" duplex to Youngstown Ohio, Oct. 31st machine arrival; tone spot bottom left, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
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235

(Pre-Invasion) 1898 (Jul. 25) Letter Written on the Day of the U.S. Invasion of Puerto Rico. Letter datelined "At Sea, on board U.s. Transport No. 30, Lat. 19° 30', North of San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 25, 1898" mentioning sailing from Charleston "…The heat was intense. When the officers could not stay in their Staterooms (and our was four to a stateroom!) You can imagine was what it was for the men down between decks…We expect to meet Gen. Miles with some troops from Santiago and some navy vessels…", mailing cover endorsed "At Sea 60 Miles North of San Juan de Puerto Rico" bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Port Tampa Fla. Aug 4, 1898" cds to Rosemont Pa., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

236

(Prisoner of War) 1898 (Aug.) Portsmouth N.H. to Ferrol, Spain. Stampless cover with purple "Prisoner's Letter Censored and forwarded, Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation, Washington, D.C." five-line handstamp, reverse with Ferrol (8.16.98) arrival cds; barely reduced at right, slightly rough opening at top, Very Fine and scarce prisoner's letter.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Admiral Cervena's fleet left Santiago Harbor on July 3rd. It was destroyed by ships of Acting Rear Admiral Sampson and Commodroe Winfield S. Schley. Three hundred and fifty-three Spaniards were killed and one hundred and fifty-one were wounded. Santiago, on July 17th, surrendered. The day before, on July 16th, the survivors of the Spanish Fleet - 1,654 officers and men - had arrived at Norfolk Va. The Naval Officers were interned at Annapolis, while others at either Portsmouth N.H. or Brooklyn N.Y. They were all released on August 31st 1898.

This was the first time U.S. postal history the word "Censored" was used. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

237

1900 (Mar. 16) Cavite, Philippines to Washington D.C. Legal-size General Storekeeper, Naval Station, Cavite, P.I. penalty cover bearing Philippines, 5¢ blue (216) pair tied by "Mil. Sta. No. 2, Phillippine Islands, Cavite, Mar 16, 1900" duplex to Treasury Department, Washington D.C., reverse with "Washington D.C., May 2, 1900" Barry machine receiving backstamp; opening tears, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $100-150
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238

Washington D.C. - Spanish American War Camp Algers. Group of 15 Camp Algers uses or patriotic designs, note Sec. Alger - Camp Alger Va. overall flag patriotic design, Soldiers with Wash. Monument in Background and "Remember the Maine Banner" two examples with slightly different Camp Alger imprints, several Camp Alger imprints including Flags designs; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. group.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
View a PDF of images for this lot (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

239

Washington D.C. - Spanish American War Patriotics 1898-1900. Group of 14 patriotics including overall flag designs, President McKinley portrait design soldiers letter, "Old Glory" overall J.C. Wilson patriotic post card used from Canada, Soldiers Farewell design, Sec. Alger - Camp Alger Va. overall flag design, Lakeland Democratic Assoc. and Rear Admiral Schley Home Fund; some flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
View a PDF of images for this lot (Image1)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

Puerto Rico

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

240

M. Sta. No. 1, Porto Rico, Aug 3 '98 (Playa de Ponce). Military station duplex on Spanish American War patriotic cover bearing 2¢ rose pink (279Bc), canceled by cork, addressed to La Moille Ill.; reduced slightly at left, 2¢ slight erosion, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FIRST DAY USE FROM THE FIRST MILITARY POSTAL STATION AT PUERTO RICO.

Military postal service for the Spanish American war was operated by the Railway Mail Service. As early as June 29, 1898, the RMS was instructed to provide three clerks for duty in Puerto Rico. The clerks were assigned to Tampa, Florida until a U.S. base was established on the island. Henry Robinson was designated as Chief Clerk. After waiting for three weeks, the railway postal clerks were ordered to report to Nathan Smith, Postal Agent for Puerto Rico, in Newport News, Virginia no later than July 23. They were to prepare to depart for Puerto Rico immediately. Accompanying the RMS staff were three Post Office Clerks.

On July 28, Henry Robinson and his staff steamed from Newport News Va. on USS St. Louis to Ponce arriving July 31, 1898, one week after troops had landed. Arrangements had been made for Robinson to set up shop in the Customs House on the dock at Playa de Ponce, two miles from the city of Ponce. With limited furnishings and supplies available. Soldiers were sent to the Spanish post office in Ponce to remove what useful equipment was available for use in the new military post office. At 1 PM on August 3, 1898 Military Station #1 opened as a branch of the Washington, DC post office in Playa de Ponce, Puerto Rico. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction