Civil War Postal History Civil War Patriotic Covers
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 181
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U.S. Capitol. Overall multicolor Magnus patriotic design on cover bearing on reverse 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Sep 24, 1861" cds to Buchanan Pa., matching cds and address on face; reduced slightly at right, few short perfs, Very Fine,ex-Bischel. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A REMARKABLE OVERALL MAGNUS U.S. CAPITOL CIVL WAR PATRIOTIC DESIGN. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:39:43 EST
Sold For 4250
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Lot No: 182
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The Union and Constitution. Red and blue overall patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Washington D.C., Aug 9, 1861" cds to Jamesburg N.J., original enclosed multicolor Statue of Genl. Jackson patriotic lettersheet with "E. Sachse & Co." imprint, datelined "Edge Hill Virginia August 8th, 1861" to his sister reading "We are now encamped at Edge Hill, it is the prettyest place we have been to yet it belongs to a General in the Rebel army. We are right in the Rebels country and within 3 or 4 miles of there pickets. We moved from Camp Princeton the other day…I expect we will be in an engagement before many days by the look of things now we went out on a scout last night went within 2 miles of their picket there was a new yourk reiment within a short distance of them they had sen out 2 companys and expected this brigade would move forward today to attact them." signed by W. Mulvey, Co. H. 1st Reg., Second Division, N.J.V.; cover nibbled top left, edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and remarkable patriotic pair. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:41:11 EST
Sold For 2500
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Lot No: 183
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Major General Ambrose Burnside. Purple portrait patriotic design with Union Stationery Depot flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Mar 18, 1864" cds to Newton Centre Mass.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:43:34 EST
Sold For 130
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Lot No: 185
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Maj. Gen. McClellan, Commander of the Federal Forces on the Potomac. Portrait patriotic design with J.G. Wells imprint on cover with "Washington D.C. Aug 31, 1861" cds and "Due 3" in circle rating handstamp to Canandaigua N.Y., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, Geo. R. Myers, Major 18th Regt. N.Y." at top right; some wear and bottom right tear, F.-V.F. and nice design. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:44:31 EST
Sold For 130
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Lot No: 186
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General George McClellan. Black patriotic design with Upham flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 4, 1862" cds to Conway Mass.; edge separation, reduced at right just trimming 3¢, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:45:13 EST
Sold For 140
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Lot No: 187
Symbol: Cat No: 331
General George McClellan. Red and blue star design with "Commander of the Federal forces on the Potomac" slogan on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.c., Nov 26, 1863" cds to Williamstown Vt., Fine and scarce McClellan design. Walcott No. 331; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:45:42 EST
Sold For 130
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Lot No: 189
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Flag, Soldier and Capitol. Patriotic design on cover with two different "Washington D.C. Aug 4, 1861" cds and ms. "35" rating to St. Imier, Switzerland, black "Boston, Br. Pkt. '23' Aug 7" carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston Aug. 7th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 17th, Aachen (8.20) arrival backstamp with blue ms. "45" rating, reverse with Basel (8.21) transit and St. Imier (8.22) arrival cds; some flaws and wear with upper right corner mend, Fine and scarce transatlantic patriotic use. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:46:47 EST
Sold For 650
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Lot No: 190
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Flag & The Constitution. Red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Oct 2, 1862" cds to Gayhead N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:47:20 EST
Sold For 120
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Lot No: 191
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"The Star Spangled Banner must be Upheld". Red and blue patriotic design with Lloyd imprint showing Eagle and Flags on "Soldier Letter" endorsed cover with "Washington D.C. Oct 15, 1861" cds and matching "Paid 3" in Circle rating handstamp to Lisbon N.H., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, W. Lew, Maj. 4th Regt. R.I.V." at top right, original enclosed Flag and Cannon patriotic lettersheet datelined "Washington, October 13th" reading "…We left Providence Saturday afternoon and got to Washington Tuesday afternoon and marched to Camp Sprage and staid there overnight and then we marched about 2 miles and encamped in a mud hole and staid there 2 days and then we struck our tents and marched about 2 miles back south and then we thought we should have one night sleep but about twelve or one oclock the long roll was beat. We all turned out ready to cross the Potomac. We stood in line all night and we are under marching orders to start at a moments warning. There is about 4666 cavalry and the regiments are as thick as flies in the summer time. There is fighting every day at different place. There will be one grand battle in a few days. We have a putter harder times out here but we expect it and we are bound to see it through. We did not get smashed up as reported. The cars run off the track 3 times between Chambersburg and Washington. There was three that fell of the cars. 1 was hurt pretty bad but is alive…"; cover reduced at right with rounded corners, F.-V.F. patriotic pair with excellent military content. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:48:18 EST
Sold For 700
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Lot No: 192
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The Union Forever. Red and blue patriotic flag design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by neat "Washington D.C., Sep 17, 1863" to South Gromville N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:49:42 EST
Sold For 140
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Lot No: 193
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CSA 11-Star Flag. Embossed pro-Confederate patriotic design on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by bold "Washington D.C., Aug 28, 1861" cds to Rochester N.Y.; opening tears at left, Fine and rare pro-Confederate patriotic use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Pro-Confederate patriotic uses in the North were seen in border areas evidently expressing Confederate sympathies. A similar example was in the Myers CSA patriotic collection. The design is not listed in the CSA catalog. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:50:31 EST
Sold For 2100
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Lot No: 194
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Flags and Shield. Red and blue overall patriotic design on "Soldier Letter" endorsed cover with "Washington D.C., Dec 6, 1861" cds with matching "Paid 3" in Circle rating handstamp to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "Geo. C. Spearmay, 23rd Regt. P.V." at left; edge wear and flap faults, tiny top left corner mend, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:51:03 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No: 195
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The Original Thirteen. Multi-color overall oval of the thirteen Original States Seals with eagle, shield and flags at top, Upton imprint on bottom backflap, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), slightly affected by edge placement, tied by "Washington D.C. Aug 28, 1861" cds to Amesbury Mass.; slightly reduced at left, some light toning, Fine and scarce Civil War patriotic. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:51:28 EST
Sold For 230
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Lot No: 196
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Eagle & Union! . Red and blue patriotic design on cover with "Jn Sherman" Senator free frank, entered mails with bold "Washington D.C., Dec 24, 1863" cds to Norwich Conn.; reduced slightly at left, tone spots, Fine and attractive, with 1973 A.P.S. certificate. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Sherman was a prominent senator from Ohio during the Civil War and later served as Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State and was a three-time presidential candidate, he was the brother of William Tecumseh Sherman. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:52:07 EST
Sold For 150
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Lot No: 197
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"Our Army and Navy Forever!" . Brown patriotic design showing frigate, eagle and flags, on buff cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter" with sharp "Washington D.C. Nov 16, 1862" cds with "Due 3" rating handstamp to Calais, Maine; reduced irregularly at right, Fine and scarce brown design,ex-Bischel, Graham. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:52:45 EST
Sold For 425
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Lot No: 198
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The Soldiers Dream of Home. Overall red and black patriotic design with Upham bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), some light creasing, tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 13, 1861" cds to Limerick N.Y.; small flaws, opened on three sides, F.-V.F. and attractive design. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:53:17 EST
Sold For 140
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Lot No: 199
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Soldier with Bayonet, Camp and Cannon. Red and blue patriotic design on cover with "C.H. Van Wyck" Member of Congress free frank, entered mails with "Washington D.C., Sep 25, 1861" cds to Belleville N.J.; corner crease, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:53:36 EST
Sold For 100
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Lot No: 200
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"Right nerves the arm of loyalty". Blue patriotic design shows Soldier with bayonet attacking CSA Cavalry Officer, on cover with "Washington D.C., Nov 1, 1862" cds with matching segmented radial ties faulty 3¢ rose (65) to Chautauqua N.Y.; some edgewear, reduced slightly at left, Fine and scarce design,ex-Graham. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:54:19 EST
Sold For 150
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Lot No: 201
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2nd Division 9th Army Corps. Blue and white regimental flag design with Magee imprint, on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring duplexed with "Washington D.C., Nov 20" cds to Marlborough N.H.; original "The Sons of the Ocean" patriotic song lettersheet with Nicol imprint datelined "Lincoln Gen Hospital, Washington D.C., November 13, 64" from wounded soldier to his parents, he has not heard any news of his regiment since arriving except "that they got colors back again, when we lost them, they said we could not carry any more till we fought…and won them in battle…", Very Fine and scarce patriotic pair. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:54:54 EST
Sold For 300
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Lot No: 203
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6th Corps, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions. Group of three different corps designs, 1st with Smith & Bros. imprint, 2nd with Magee imprint, each on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by Washington D.C. duplex; 1st slightly rough opening, F.-V.F. trio. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The VI Corps (Sixth Army Corps) was a Corps of the Union Army during the American Civil War. The Corps was organized as the Sixth Provisional Corps on May 18, 1862, by uniting Maj. Gen. William B. Franklin's Division, which had just arrived on the Virginia Peninsula, with Maj. Gen. William F. Smith's Division, which was taken away from the IV Corps for this purpose. This provisional arrangement having been sanctioned by the U.S. War Department, the command received its permanent designation as the VI Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. Franklin was appointed corps commander, and Henry W. Slocum succeeded to the command of Franklin's Division. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:55:57 EST
Sold For 275
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Lot No: 204
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9th Corps, 4th Division. Green, red and blue design showing coat of arms on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork duplexed with partial "Washington D.C. Aug 1" cds to Carlisle Pa.; stamp and cover flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:56:23 EST
Sold For 80
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Lot No: 205
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Regimental Three-Leaf Clover Triangle Flag. Red and blue design with ms. "2d Brig. 2d A.C." endorsement on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Dec 20 '63" cds to Kennett Square Pa.; reduced slightly at right with small edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce regimental design. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:56:50 EST
Sold For 130
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Lot No: 206
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"We Defend the Land of Washington". Black Washington Medallion patriotic design with "From the Second Maine Regiment, Co." imprint on cover with free frank "E.B. French" and partial "Washington D.C. Oct 11, 1861" cds to North Newport Me.; reduced at right, some light foxing, Fine and scarce design. Walcott No. 1392. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:57:27 EST
Sold For 170
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Lot No: 207
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11th Regiment N.H. Volunteers. Purple patriotic design with Flags and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 23, 1862" cds to South Deerfield N.H.; reduced at left, some light tone spots, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:58:05 EST
Sold For 120
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Lot No: 208
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Twelfth New Hampshire Regiment "The Union - It must be Preserved". Red patriotic design showing regiment and state seal on circa 1862 yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Washington City, Dec 9" experiment duplex with waffle iron grid cancel to Wolfborough N.H.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine strike. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:58:39 EST
Sold For 120
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Lot No: 210
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Fourteenth Regiment New-Hampshire Volunteers. State seal patriotic design on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 17, 1863" cds with preprinted address to Keene N.H.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:59:28 EST
Sold For 75
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Lot No: 211
Symbol: Cat No: unlisted
(Head Quarters, 50th Engineers) Castle. Bronze patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by sharp "Washington D.C. Sep 12, 1863" cds to Motts Corners N.Y., fresh and Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate. Walcott No. unlisted; Estimate $300 - 400.
This castle design is known in black with a "Head Quarters, 50th Engineers" imprint. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:59:58 EST
Sold For 240
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Lot No: 212
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State of Maine. Black patriotic showing State Seal, Soldier and camp on cover with Congressional free frank, entered mails with "Washington D.c., Feb 11, 1862" cds and "Due 3" rating handstamp to North Castine Me.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:00:26 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 213
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Loyal, Maine. Overall blue patriotic design o cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), pulled perf, tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 29, 1862" cds to East Kingston N.H., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, 19th Mass. Vol." at top; edgewear, tone spot and corner tear, Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:01:13 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 214
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For the Union, Massachusetts. Multicolor Magnus patriotic bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-rings cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Apr 30 '64" cds to Wahjamega, Michigan; faults, reduced slightly on three sides, Fine and scarce. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:01:43 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 215
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The Loyal States, New Jersey. Overall blue patriotic design with Reales flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 8, 1862" cds to Hancock N.Y.; small nick at left, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:02:17 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 216
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The Loyal States, Union, New York. Overall red patriotic design with Reagles flap imprint, on cover with "C.H. Van Wyck" free frank and bold "Washington D.C., Sep 17, 1861" to Colonel Starr, Major's Office, City Hall, New York City; edge wear and folds, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:02:51 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 217
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Loyal to the Union, State of Ohio. Red and blue overall patriotic design with Wells flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tears, tied by "Washington D.C., Dec 9, 1861" cds to Lehighton Pa.; some edgewear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:03:19 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 218
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Loyal, Ohio, Buckeye State. Overall beige patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 29, 1862" cds to East Kingston N.H., Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:04:06 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 220
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"Why don't you take it?". Dog caricature patriotic design of Scott and Davis on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) straddle-line single tied by "Washington D.C. Jul 23, 1861" cds to Louisberg, Pa.; flaws and wear, reduced at right, Fine and scarce patriotic design. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:04:59 EST
Sold For 90
Federal Civil War Postal History
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 170
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1862 (Jan. 4) Erie Pa. to Sanitary Commission, Washington D.C. Cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Erie, Pa. Jan 4" cds to Rev. Olmstead, "Washington D.C., Jan 6, 1862" with red manuscript "Not Known at the Sanitary Commission"; a month later second mailing bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Erie Pa., Feb 23" cds on cover to Rev. Olmstead as Chaplain Fairfax Street Hospital, Alexandria Va., missing flap, minor stain, F.-V.F. correspondence pair showing the location of Rev. Olmstead. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:33:04 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No: 171
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1862 (Feb. 4) Washington D.C. to Davenport, Iowa. Cover with neat "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Dpt." double-oval, entered mails with "Washington D.c., Feb 4, 1862" cds and bold "DUE 6cts" straightline; couple edge tears, partial flap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Cover was not held for postage at mailing office, but incorrectly forwarded on to Davenport. The addressee did not pay the amount due and letter sent to the Dead Letter Office, where opened and writer determined for return to sender. Letter marked double deficiency. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:33:39 EST
Sold For 450
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Lot No: 172
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1862 Flag-of-Truce Mail: Via Norfolk Va. to Alexandria Va. Inner cover to Alexandria Va. endorsed "Via Norfolk & Flag of Truce" at top, pencil "R.S.R." examiner's mark, clear "DUE 6cts" handstamp and matching "Dead Letter Office, Mar 6, 1862" cds, entered mails with "Washington D.C., Mar 6, 1862" cds; cover tears, soiling and wear, part of flap missing, Fine and scarce D.L.O. use. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:34:07 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 173
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1863 Flag-of-Truce Mail: Columbia S.C. to East Otto N.Y. Inner cover sent via civilian Flag of Truce by Anna R. Tuthill of Columbia, South Carolina to her sister in East Otto, N.Y., the letter was sent to the Richmond to be censored, top left corner with manuscript examiner censor marking "Ex JMH", bearing obsolete U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) left uncanceled, cover sent to Dead Letter Office with "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Dpt." double-oval backstamp and straightline "Due 6cts" straightline tying 3¢ adhesive, entered mails with "Washington, D.C., Apr 14, 1863" cds; cover with minor soiling and wear, small piece of flap missing, Fine and rare use, a wonderful usage (Pictured in Monroe Book on p. 95), ex-Monroe, Barlow, with 2009 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE CIVIL WAR FLAG-OF-TRUCE COVER SENT TO THE US POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT DEAD LETTER OFFICE.
This fascinating cover which originated in Columbia, S.C. was sent to the Confederate War Department in Richmond, Virginia, to be censored prior to being forwarded to Fortress Monroe, Virginia. Once past the Confederate censorship, the inner envelope was sent to Fortress Monroe where it was rejected and sent on to the US Post Office Department Dead Letter Office in Washington, DC. It may have been sent there because of the demonetized 3 cent stamp. but more likely because of non-regulation contents which were later excised from the letter. In any event, the letter was sent on to East Otto, New York, with a Washington, DC, April 14, 1863 cancellation. A handstamped "DUE 6 cts" was added to pay for the postage from Fortress Monroe to the Dead Letter Office, and from the Dead Letter Office to East Otto.
The examiner was a clerk in the War Department named John M. Higgins who ironically was imprisoned for his Union sentiments just before he was hired by the War Department to censor prisoner-of-war and civilian Flag of Truce letters. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:34:26 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 174
Symbol: Cat No: UDL-01
1863 Flag-of-Truce Mail: Richmond Va. to Litiz Pa. Buff cover to Revd E.A. De Schweinitz with "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Dpt." dateless double-oval backstamp struck on flap, endorsed "Flag Truce Via Forts Monroe" at bottom left and with 10¢ blue, frameline (10) affixed to pay the Confederate postage tied by Richmond "Mar." cds and properly peeled off at the exchange point, the sender attempted to pay the U.S. postage by affixing a half-dime at the top left, the imprint of which is clearly visible (a replacement coin accompanies), none of this was accepted by the postal authorities and the cover was sent to the Dead Letter Office. "Washington D.C., Apr" double-circle datestamp struck upon release along with bold "DUE 6cts." rating handstamp for unpaid postage; minor soiling and edge nick., Very Fine and fascinating attempted through-the-lines use. C.S.A. Catalog No. UDL-01; $2,500; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
This attempted Flag-Of-Truce use with manuscript directive was sent during the September 1862 - July 1863 period when flag-of-truce mail was suspended (see Walske-Trepel Special Routes book, Chapter 5).
Edmund Alexander de Schweinitz (1825-1887): In 1856, Edmund was consecrated as a presbyter by Bishop Peter Wolle. In 1861, Edmund and family moved to Lititz, Pa., where Edmund worked as a pastor from 1861-1864 and established the weekly journal of his church and served as editor of The Moravian, 1861-1867. He was an American bishop of the Moravian Church. His papers are housed at Lehigh University. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $2,500 Est. $1,000-1,5
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:34:57 EST
Sold For 1000
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Lot No: 175
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1863 (Aug. 9) Washington D.C. to West Rutland Vt. Cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter, C. Trepp" with "Washington D.C., Aug 9, 1863" with attached "Due 6" rating; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:35:18 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 176
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1863 (Aug. 20) Washington D.C. to Maj. Genl. Hitchkock. Buff cover with sharp "Washington D.C., Aug 20, 1863" cds and pencil "Due 8" rating addressed to Major General Hitchcock, Washington D.C., endorsed "Exchange of Prisoners" at bottom left; no back flap, Very Fine and unusual use. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Major General Ethan Allen Hitchcock, grandson of Ethan Allen, served as Commissioner for Prisoners of War from 1862 to the end of the Civil War. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:35:41 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 178
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1863 (Dec. 13) Washington D.C. to Army of the Potomac, Virginia. Narrow cover bearing 2¢ black (73) straddle s.e. tied by four-rings duplexed with "Washington D.C. Dec 13" cds addressed to Capt. D. Frank Ritchie, Battery "C" 1st N.Y. Artillery, Headquarters Artillery Brigade, 5th Army Corps, Army of Potomac, Virginia; reduced slightly at left with small tear, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:36:23 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 179
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1864 (Jun. 9) U.S. Christian Commission, Washington D.C. Orange imprint cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by radial geometric cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Jun 9, 1864" cds to Somerspoint N.J.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:36:44 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 180
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1865 (Mar. 6) Washington D.C. to East Farnham, Canada East. Orange cover with "Washington D.C. Mar 6' 65" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp updated with "10" in circle pence due handstamp at exchange office, reverse with Montreal (3.14) and Sweetsburgh (3.15) backstamps, original letter datelined "Camp Wainwright, Virginia, March 4th 1865 mentions "…Everything quiet on both sides…the Rebs are coming into our lines every day a section of Artillery men and all come in a few days ago in our front and also a party of six men were sent out by the … to get a load of wood and after they got loaded they drove into our lines with the load…", signed by M.C. Thompson, Battery F 5th U.S. Artillery, Artillery Brigade 5th Army Corps, Army Potomac; cover reduced at left, F.-V.F. and scarce cross-border soldier letter. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 12:37:42 EST
Sold For 325
Prisoner of War Covers
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 222
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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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:05:46 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 223
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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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 13:06:10 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 7
Lot No: 225
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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. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
