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Union Civil War Postal History
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1315   imageSubstantial Stock of Unused Union Patriotic Covers I, a stellar group of approximately 500 covers, monochrome and multicolored, individually sleeved, identified and priced; excellent range of subjects, with several premium items including a handsome (if partly toned) all-over Andrew Jackson quote, a Magnus multicolor State of Maine Volunteers pre-printed envelope, an all-over flap side-printed "View of Hartford, Ct., the Home of Capt. Ward", a couple state shields, plus enough flags, eagles and caricatures to satisfy your clients—or to serve as the basis of a new collecting area; expect duplication, as these were randomly pulled from the consignor's extensive stock; the occasional condition issue (including, marked, a group of seven missing back flaps), but presentable and appealing; marked retail of $17,000, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, get a taste of the whole online. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1316   imageSubstantial Stock of Unused Union Patriotic Covers II, approximately 500 sleeved, identified and priced covers offering a broad range of subjects in both single and multiple colors; numerous "Loyal States" items, a pretty "Destruction of the Snake of South Carolina", overall designs, borders, flags, eagles, generals, caricatures and much, much more; some duplication, some items with condition issues, but handsome and varied material to please; marked retail tops $19,000, Fine to Very Fine with better, sampled online for your review. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1317   imageSubstantial Stock of Unused Union Patriotic Covers III, a pleasing and varied selection of approximately 500 covers, all sleeved and priced, most all identified; includes a Magnus "Monitor and Merrimack" cover, overall designs of Fortress Monroe and US Troops at Newport News; a striking Lincoln-themed "Star of the North, or the Comet of 1861", state seals, "Contraband" themes, flags, eagles, generals, caricatures, an embossed item or two, and more besides, both in single and multiple colors; the occasional condition issue as to be expected, along with duplication, but plenty of appealing and presentable material for your collection or your stock; marked retail well in excess of $17,000, Fine to Very Fine with better, a sampling offered online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1318   imageSubstantial Stock of Unused Union Patriotic Covers IV, approximately 400 in total, each individually sleeved and priced, most all identified or noted as "unlisted"; both monochrome and multicolored covers are here—even a blind emboss or two—running the gamut of subjects, from George Washington and generals to flags and shields, caricatures, views, eagles and more; compiled from a random sorting of the consignor's full stock, so expect some light and useful duplication; condition varies, but generally fresh and sound; marked retail of over $14,000, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1319   imageExceptional Holding of Used Union Patriotic Covers, with approximately 310 covers in total, used both contemporaneously (292 covers by our count) plus another 17 used for special cancels or events in the 20th century; most all single frankings of the 1861 3¢ issue, but we note a small handful of items bearing the 1857 3¢ Washington as well; broad range of designs, plus a nice mix of cancels and uses, make this an outstanding opportunity for the savvy dealer; we note stampless "Soldier's Letters", U.S. Christian Commission and U.S. Sanitary Fair corner cards, postage due covers including an attractive "Hold for Postage" marking from Dover, NH, fancy cancels, a South Carolina Railroad cancel, "U.S. Ship" cancels, even a congressman's "M.C." Free Frank, etc., etc.; unsurprisingly condition varies, but a wonderful group of items scarce in this quantity; marked retail well over $40,000, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (PDF4 for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1320   imageA Magnus Magnificat, a glorious unused holding of over 160 Magnus Patriotic covers plus 24 fronts, all sleeved and priced and ready for retail; comprises 119 monochrome items (including the alluring metallics), 43 multicolor designs, plus two sets of 12 monochrome fronts, one Navy-related, one "Movement of the Army from Washington to Richmond"; full range of designs are present, with generals, camp scenes, corps (including 9th Army Corps complete set of eight), town views, flags, shields, female figures, and more; includes numerous all-over as well as two- or multiple-panel designs; generally clean, with any duplication present light and readily swapped or sold; a one-time chance to obtain this always popular material in quantity; marked retail in excess of $20,000, generally Very Fine, inspection invited. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1321   imageExtensive Collection of Patriotic Covers, 1860-65, over 130 covers mostly all different patriotics, many better designs, includes multicolored, soldier's letters, illustrated letter sheets, embossed designs, interesting usages and markings including railroads, dues, way markings and more, few to or from historical figures, wide variety of these popular covers with some really nice items; condition is mixed, as is usual for these, Fine to Very Fine and attractive. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.5 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1322   imageAlluring Holding of Kimmel Patriotic Cover Design Proofs, 23 in total, 16 multicolor and seven in black, all for F.K. Kimmel of New York City; multicolors (65 x 101 mm) feature female figures in Old Glory dresses, Washington, several In Memoriams, the Savannah, an uncommon "To/Lafayette/We are grateful", a "Secessionist" donkey, several harkening to 1776, a "N.Y. Zouave", etc.; the monochromes vary in size, on presentation book-sized pages or larger, and include "The Standard-Bearer", "Sailor", and several designs similar to the multicolors; most all with toning or staining at the edges, the designs themselves generally unaffected, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely lot, imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1323   imageSubstantial Melody of Civil War Song Sheets, "Light Horse Brigade" meets "Light Opera Guild"; over 120 in total, all but one published by Charles Magnus; surprisingly little duplication (our estimate is about 100 different), representing approximately 20% of his total of 500 illustrated ballads, with some titles present with different designs; nice range of material, with battle accounts, soldiers' thoughts of home, some slightly bawdy ("The Female Auctioneer"); note two by Stephen C. Foster ("Bring my Brother back to me" and "Was my brother in the battle?", the latter misattributed to "C.S. Foster"), "Grafted into the Army", "Viva l'America", "Darkey Conscript", many more; printed on the back of notepaper, some toned or with condition issues, but a sensational holding unlikely to be duplicated, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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