Civil War Postal History Civil War Patriotic Covers
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1183
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, California. Multicolored Magnus design with usual Liberty transformed into a short-skirted Indian Maiden and State Seal, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), flaws, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 10" cds to Selins Grove Pa.; toned spot and some edge wear, 3¢ flaws; accompanied by non-original matching Magnus lettersheet beautifully colored, datelined "Fort Corcoran, Feb 26th /64" and written in red ink reading "…let you know how I was getting along away down south in dixie we are stationed at fort corcoran opposite washington on arlington heights, we can see eight or nine forts from ours, there is three companies stationed here…we can see the reble General Lees housem the fort stands on his plantation or what used to be his…" and goes on to detail his camp days, some rough paper loss at right, Fine and unique Magnus pair,ex-Risvold. Estimate; $4,000 - 5,000.
For the Union, California. Multicolored Magnus design with usual Liberty transformed into a short-skirted Indian Maiden and State Seal, on unused one-page "How Sheridan whipped Longstreet" song sheet and unused envelope, both with vibrant coloring; envelope sealed with bit of waterstaining on reverse, Very Fine pair. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:05:05 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1185
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Connecticut. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Two Females and State Seal on cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Washington D.C. Nov 8" cds to Wyoming N.Y., accompanied by non-original matching Magnus "For the Union, Connecticut" patriotic lettersheet datelined "Camp Storman, April the 5th/64" from soldier to his parents with some interesting content "…I have been sent to Washington and then to alexandria and then over to camp storman about 5 miles below Washington…", rich bold colors, file folds, F.-V.F. pair. Estimate; $300 - 400. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:05:46 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1186
Symbol: (Cat No: 65
For the Union, Connecticut. Purple Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on rebacked cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65), rich color, canceled by circular grid, matching "Bristol, R.I. Nov 18, 1861" cds to Chicopee Mass., sharp "Advertised 1 Cent" straightline, manuscript "Not Call For" ties 3¢; small stamp flaws at left, Fine and scarce. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:06:46 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1187
Symbol: Cat No: 1651
For the Union, Delaware. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 26" cds to Binghampton N.Y., reduced slightly at right, 3¢ small flaw at right; accompanied by non-original matching Magnus For the Union, Delaware lettersheet datelined "Washington, D.C. March 1st 1864" with some interesting military content reading in part "…I am in Washington now but I expect to stay over night to night in Camp Stonemon 18 miles from this place…" and talks about his train journey from Elmira where the old engine went off the track destroying 8 cars to pieces, letter continues from Camp Stoneman signed by George M. Bosworth, fresh and beautiful deeply colored, Very Fine,cover ex-Bischel. Walcott No. 1651; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
For the Union, Illinois. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty on Globe and State Seal on one-leaf lettersheet datelined "Jan 23rd 1864" from soldier saying he is well and "…we are in camp about three miles from Culpeper and one miles from Michels Station and about three miless from Rapidan where we go on picket, the last time I was out I was in sight of the rebels, their sentinel was about fifty rods from us the rebelside sent and come over the river when they get a chance…", beautiful bold coloring, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:09:15 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1189
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Indiana. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Indian and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target cancel, matching "Huttonsville Va. Oct 29" cds to Logansport Ind., endorsed "Oct 26, 1861, Huttonsville Va., From Capt. Willie P. Lasselle" at left, light toning; accompanied by non-original matching Magnus For the Union, Indiana lettersheet embellished "By the Union Forever" and datelined "Chantilly Va May 14th /64" long letter with some interesting content "…I heard that we had been in a battle but I did not know anything about it…I should have heard the guns but I did not…", fresh and beautiful deeply colored, F.-V.F. and rare matched pair. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE MATCHING MAGNUS FOR THE UNION INDIANA PATRIOTIC COVER AND LETTERSHEET PAIR.
Huttonsville was situated along two major routes in Western Virginia during the Civil War. Huttonsville, which had southern sympathies, was caught between both armies moving up and down the valley during the Western Virginia campaigns. View a PDF of images for this lot US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:10:14 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1190
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Iowa. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel, matching partial Penn. Feb. 5th town cds to Welltenville N.Y., small edge tear, some wear; accompanied by non-original Magnus For the Union, Iowa lettersheet with different Lady Liberty vignette datelined "Earleville Dec 2d 1861", bold colors, vertical central fold, F.-V.F. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
For the Union, Kentucky. Beautiful multicolor Magnus lettersheet showing Lady Liberty and Lawmaker vignettes datelined "Dec 30, 1862" with some interesting content "…I suppose you have hird all about the fight at Fredericksburg…they are sending our sick to Washington about half of the regiment are sick now, it is a tuff place here, they are dying very fast there, I dont want to see nor hear no more fighting. I hope this will be settle pretty soon. the old soldiers say dam the war and so do I, I cant see that we are fighting for the rebs are fighting for their houses that we have destroyed…James Lord"; accompanied by original yellow cover showing partial "Washington City, Dec 31" duplex with "Due 3" handstamp for soldier letter to Paris Hill, Ky., reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:12:31 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1192
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For the Union, Kentucky. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Campe at Folley Island in South Carolina, August 19th 1863" letter from soldier to his cousin including some military content"…I am prety well for me the regiment out on picket the night before last and in front they one man killed by a shell and more wounded prety bad in Co. M.…our men is firing on the forts now. I think by to knight we shall hold the forts…we hird a day or two ago that Old General Lee had resined and if that is so it is a prety good thing for he is as good a general as the rebs has got to fite but I think that the rebelion is crushed…"; bold coloring; some fold wear and light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce. Estimate; $200 - 300. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:13:10 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1193
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Maine. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Females and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Camp grifin, February 1st 1862" from soldier to his nephew reading "…i can't tell wehn we will leave hear but I gess not before spring, it is so mudy now that thay cant move the cannons and with the load that we haft to carry we could not get through the mud…i only wish you could see our army i tell you that one hundred and sixty thousand…" signed by Abel Tyson, accompanied by original Portland Me. two-panel Magnus patriotic cover showing Female and Harbor vignettes, bearing faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Washington D.C. Feb 4" cds to Schuylkill Haven Pa.; small edge tear, partial flap, reduced slightly at right just affecting 3¢, Fine and rare. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
For the Union, Maine. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Female on Shore with Ship in background and State Seal on cover with faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Jun 20, 1862" cds to Northfield Vt., matching non-original lettersheet datelined "Camp Franklin, Nov 21, 1861" with contents about incoming package via Major and weather "…Our officers think that we shall quarter here this Winter and they are fixing up here but cannot tell anything about it we may be in South carolinia before two months…", F.-V.F. Magnus For the Union pair. Estimate; $500 - 750. View a PDF of images for this lot US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:15:27 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1195
Symbol:
For the Union, Maine. Multicolor Magnus two-panel design showing Female vignette holding flag and State Seal on letterhsheet datelined "Camp Pierpont Va., Nov 20, 1861" with some interesting content "…It affords us some amusement when on a march to see the boys on either side in hot pursuit of Pigs, Turkeys, Chickens etc…We are cutting down the forests for road and digging up the ground for camps…"; rich coloring, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:15:59 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1196
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Maryland. Rich multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing seated Female on grass and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), corner fault and couple toned perfs, tied by sharp "Washington D.C. Oct 9, 1861" cds to Columbia Pa.; reduced at left with small mend, Fine appearance. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:16:36 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1197
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Maryland. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), faulty at left, tied by bold blue "Baltimore Md., Dec 8" cds on cover to Hoags Corners N.Y.; some light toning, flap tears, F.-V.F. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:17:07 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1198
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For the Union, Maryland. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty on Globe and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Washington Oct 25 /1862" letter from soldier to his parents including some military content "…I have just came off from guard, I have to be on duty 24 hours out of 48, I only have to stand two hours & off four out during the 24 hours consequently…seen Generals Bank's & McDowel but little Mac has not made his appearance yet. I have one thing to say for little Mack, you cant find a soldier but thinks he is a perfect man. When Mclallen is taken away if he, ever is, you will see the army go to peaces verry quick, i hear some talk about removing him they had better not…"; bold coloring, some faint toning, some minor fold separation, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:17:40 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1199
Symbol: Cat No: 1647
For the Union, Massachusetts. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Sailor with Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing on reverse 3¢ rose (65), missperfed, tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 9" cds to Londonderry N.H., accompanied by non-original matching multicolor Magnus "For the Union, Massachusetts" lettersheet datelined "Camp Tennally, Washington D.C. Oct 8" from soldier to friends back home mentioning large hale storm and hunting squirrels in camp and "…the men cant git any whiskey to drink…" signed by Pratt Baldwin, Very Fine and rare matching Magnus patriotic, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Walcott No. 1647; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View a PDF of images for this lot US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:18:22 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1201
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Michigan. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and state seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e., tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Nov 6, 1862" cds to Francestown N.H.; original Union patriotic lettersheet datelined "Gen. Casey's Div., Co. B. 13th Regt. N.H.V., Fairfax Co. Va, Nov 5, 1862" from Henry Belcher to his sister with some interesting camp content "…we started from Camp Chase about noon we marched about four and we got there about four clock…then we marched about four miles and went on picket duty and we stay there about twenty four and then we went in to camp…we expect to stay hear all winter…"; cover reduced at right; lettersheet folds, Very Fine and scarce Magnus design. Estimate; $500 - 750. View a PDF of images for this lot US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:19:46 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1202
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For the Union, Michigan. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Camp Michigan, Va. Dec 13th 61" letter from soldier to his sister including some military content "…I have gotten so used to soldiering that I like it very well and think I would not quit for the business for farming…the whole affair is settled but the sooner we have the fighting to do and get it settled the letter I shall like it…"; bold coloring; some fold wear with couple small tears, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:20:40 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1204
Symbol: Cat No: 1653
For the Union, Missouri. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design handcolored on violet showing Frontier Soldier and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "New Bern, N.C. Mar 7" cds addressed in red to North Lincklaen N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce design,ex-Bischel. Walcott No. 1653; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:22:03 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1205
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Missouri. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty on Globe and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), torn and corner crease, tied by four-ring cancel, matching "Alexandria Va. Oct 8" cds on cover to Centreville N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, small stain spot, Fine and richly colored. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:22:38 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1206
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, New Hampshire. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Females and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Camp Keyes, Upton's Hill, Va., Nov. 22" from soldier back home to his sister, letter mostly concerns a brother enlisting and hoping he will decline, thanks sister for sending postage stamps as they are unavailable in camp, etc., letter continues on additional lettersheet, accompanied by New York Loyal State light yellow patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 23, 1861" cds to Victory Mills N.Y.; ink spot, 3¢ tear at top and pulled perfs, F.-V.F. pair. Estimate; $300 - 400. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:23:35 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1208
Symbol: Cat No: 64b
For the Union, New Hampshire. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by "Washington D.C. Sep 22, 1861" cds to Madison Wisc.; cover reduced at right, repaired flaws, 3¢ corner flaw, Fine and richly colored. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:25:04 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1210
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For the Union, New Jersey. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Alexandria Oct 14, 1862" with some interesting content "…I am sorry to hear about Joseph and John Stephens was killed in that battle, but I suppose it was their misfortune, the wounded are getting along in Hospital very fine…when I go to leave here to my regiment…", fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:25:55 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1211
Symbol: Cat No: 1635
For the Union, New York. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing sailor and state seal on cover with "Tenallytown D.C. Sep. 20" cds and matching "Due 3" oval rating handstamp to Academy N.Y., scatterted tone spots, reduced slightly at left; accompanied by non-original matching multicolor Magnus "For the Union, New York" lettersheet datelined "Camp California Feb. 19th" from soldier to his wife back home with some interesting camp content including "…trying our bayonets with the Rebels if they will only stand and not run, as near as I can learn we are going to advance on Manassas and if we do we got to conquer and not to run…" and talks of a recent 64th New York Regiment recruit in camp for about a month turning out to be a woman, Very Fine and rare Magnus design pair. Walcott No. 1635; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View a PDF of images for this lot US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:26:21 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1212
Symbol: Cat No: 1635
For the Union, New York. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and state seal on cover with "Washington D.C. Oct 9, 1861" cds and matching "Due 3" circular rating handstamp to Lowell, Michigan, additional Member of Congress free frank at top right, cover wear and faults; accompanied by non-original matching multicolor Magnus "For the Union, New York" lettersheet datelined "Camp…Alexandria Va., Decb. 7th /61" from soldier to his love back home with some content including "…I was on duty yesterday and all night. I never slept a wink. I have been promoted to a sergent and that is a better officer then I held before. I now get seventeen dollars a month…", F.-V.F. and scarce Magnus design,ex-Walcott. Walcott No. 1635; Estimate $500 - 750. View a PDF of images for this lot US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:26:45 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1213
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For the Union, New York. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and state seal on lettersheet datelined "Upton Hill, Oct. 25" with interesting war content from Union Scout reading "…I have spent the most of the time for the past two weeks in the woods between the two armies with one or two companies. Our object was to gain all the information that we could concerning the enemy and we have performed the duty to the satisfaction of Gen. Keyes and he has just requested us to go to Centreville if possible for the purpose of observing the movements of the enemy and their fortifications there. The expedition is fraught with danger but I shall be very careful. I will assure you that your picture is in my pocket. It has been with me over all the hills and valleys and through the dark woods of old Virginia and should the Rebels get me tonight they will get it, but I do not think they will get me for I am pretty sly in the woods. You will find a secession postage stamp enclosed that I found on an envelope in one of their deserted camps…"; light file folds, fresh and Extremely Fine Magnus patriotic lettersheet. Estimate; $200 - 300. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:27:41 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1214
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For the Union, Ohio. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on hand-carried cover to Charlestown Mass., no postal markings; the "Ohio" designation contemporarily crossed out, Very Fine and beautifully colored. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:28:17 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1219
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Rhode Island. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by four-ring target, matching "Port Royal, S.C. Sep 5, 1862" to Greenville R.I., original letter accompanies; cover roughly opened at left and repaired, rare and Fine appearance. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:30:17 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1220
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For the Union, Rhode Island. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Sailor and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Washington D.C., Co. C 34 Regt. N.Y.S. V., Potomac Dec. 15, 1861, Camp McLean Headquarters" from soldier to his sister including some military content "…there is two Companys of us here at present Co. E. and C. of the 34th, 2 companies of minesota and a good many other soldiers of different regiments at work getting out timber and diging the Artilery shelled a Reble Battery across the river yesterday which drove them out double quick from what we could see at this side. There is not much disturbance on the upper Potomac at present…"; some light toning, small internal tear, Fine and scarce. Estimate; $150 - 200. View a PDF of images for this lot US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:30:58 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1221
Symbol: Cat No: 65
For the Union, Vermont. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and "Freedom and Unity" state seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp blue "Frederick Md. Jul 4" cds to Vermont, reduced at right, accompanied by multicolor Magnus "Advance of Gen. Mc. Clellan on Richmond" song lettersheet datelined "Camp…Near Frederick July 5, 1863" with some war content; some toning at top left and inside, Very Fine and rare Magnus design combination. 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, 17:32:59 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1223
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For the Union, West Virginia. Unused multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover, flap sealed, Very Fine and beautifully color. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:34:05 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1224
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For the Union, Wisconsin. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Eagle & Shield and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Fort Lyons Jan 25, 1862" from soldier to his sister including some military content; vibrant coloring, bit of extra ink top right, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:34:36 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1227
Symbol: Cat No: 65
Hume's Pine Creek Rangers, Capt. Arrowsmith, Company B, 8th Penna. Cavalry. Blue patriotic design showing Cavalry Officer on Horseback on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by "Washington D.c., Dec 7, 1861" cds to Jersey Shore Pa., accompanied by original "United States Capitol" blue patriotic lettersheet datelined "Pa. Cav., Regt. 8th, Camp Leslie, Co. B, Arlington hights, Dec. 6th 1861" from soldier to his sister including some camp news "…I was chosen to go out on picket tomorrow, I proceeded at once to get myself in order, I took my rifle and cleaned and oiled it and also my revolver and loaded both so that I will be ready early in the morning…it may be the last I may ever write to you for the rebbles are picking our pickets every day, pert of our regiment was ordered out a few days ago to go out on picket…"; 3¢ slightly affected from edge placement, Very Fine and scarce regimental design with original patriotic lettersheet. Estimate; $400 - 600. View a PDF of images for this lot US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:35:53 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1228
Symbol: Cat No: 65
Lady Liberty and Shield. Multicolor Magnus patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), score marks, rounded corner, tied by "Washington D.C., Oct 28, 1862" cds to Calais, Maine; small edge tear and reduced at right, original multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Sailor & Female and U.S. General Post Office on lettersheet, handcolored on blue design datelined "Fort Thayer, Oct 26/1862" with some interesting military content "…we air driling now most all the time are the big guns in the Fort & we expect to leave hear soonand go to Fort Slumer & stay this winter thear…" and continues about training with heavy artillery to be the best company in the brigade, Fine and rare Magnus patriotic cover and lettersheet. Estimate; $400 - 600. View a PDF of images for this lot US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:36:53 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1230
Symbol: Cat No: 20
"Off for the War". Kimmel lithographed patriotic design showing Soldier and family on cover bearing 1¢ blue, type II (20) pair, 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35), all tied by large Boston-style "Paid" grid cancels and "Slatesville R.I. Jul 1" cds to Germany, red "N.York, Brem. Pkt., '12 Paid' Jul 6" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Jul. 6th to Bremerhaven arriving Jul. 20th, blue "America, über Bremen, Franco" three-line exchange transit, reverse with German transits including Cassel (7.24); some edge wear, Very Fine and rare,ex-Matthies, Piller. Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.
A BEAUTIFUL THREE-COLOR 1857-ISSUE FRANKING ON A KIMMEL CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC TO GERMANY. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 12,500.00
Sold...US$ 12,500.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:38:21 EST
Sold For 12500
Civil War Postal History
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1179
Symbol: Cat No: Aug. 4
1862 (Aug. 4) Wooster, Ohio to Army of the Ohio via Nashville Tenn. Orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular grid, matching partial "Wooster O. Aug 4, 1862" cds addressed to E.Y. Warner, Chaplain 3rd O.v. Cavalry, Sixth Division, Army of the Ohio, via Nashville, blue "Nashville Tenn. Aug 17" cds with bold "FORWARDED" and "FREE" between arced bars handstamps back to Wooster Oh., 1862 docketing at top left; missing bottom flap with small edge mend, F.-V.F. and unusual Civil War free forwarded use. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:01:31 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1180
Symbol: Cat No: 65
Adjutant General's Office, Official Business. Imprint envelope free franked "W.a. Nichols, Asst. Adjutant General" entering mails with "Washington City, Feb 6" cds to Capt. J.R. Paxton, 15th Inf., Asst Supt Ohio Vol. Rectg. Service and Must'g. Disbg. Officers, Columbus, Ohio, forwarded to Camp Dennison with "Columbus O. Feb 10" cds and matching prison bar grid fancy cancel tying 3¢ rose (65), clipped corner; cover barely reduced at right, F.-V.F. and unusual forwarded free use,ex-Richard Graham. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Nichols was an Assistant Adjutant General, one of those who handled the paperwork of the Civil War. Since his franking privilege on Official Business covered forwarding, the stamp on this cover was not required. He was promoted to Bvt. Brig. General on Sep. 24, 1864 for meritorious and faithful services during the war, and Bvt. Major General on March 13, 1865 for same. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:01:53 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1181
Symbol: Cat No: Nov. 2
1864 (Nov. 2) Nashville Tenn. to Commanding Officer, 10th Regiment, Kentucky Vols., Ringgold Ga. Cover addressed "To The Commanding Officer, 10th Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers" that were located at "Ringgold Ga." at this time and address updated, entered mails with partial "Nashville Ten. Nov 2" duplex, partial "Due 4" in circle handstamp for 2¢ drop rate plus unpaid 2¢ penalty fee, red ms. "K", carried by military courier to Ringgold; some number tallying, reduced at right with small mend, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300.
The 10th Kentucky Regiment was part of the Union Army. Nashville and Ringgold were under Union Control. There were no post offices operating in Georgia at this time. The addressee was most likely part of a command structure in Nashville. So the cover was treated as a drop letter in Nashville and delivered by the military to the officer in Ringgold Ga. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-07-2025, 17:02:11 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 8
Lot No: 1182
Symbol: Cat No: Jul. 14
1864 (Jul. 14) Baltimore Md. to Franklin Oh. forwarded twice. Cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Jul 14 '64" duplex on cover to Franklin, Ohio, apparently missent with "Miamisburg O. Jul 20" cds and 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular grid cancel to Franklin Oh., forwarded back to Miamisburg with "Franklin O. Jul 21" cds and 3¢ rose (65) at left canceled by matching grid, original letter datelined "Fort Federal Hill, July 14, 1864" sent home reading in part "I know there is at Present great excitement at the North & I suppose at home in regard to the Invasion of this state by a strong force of Rebs. Consequently I take advantage of every mail to let you know that I am well…I will state in this that although we were small in numbers here at the outset, we have now been reinforced and feel perfectly secure. We have at all times felt able to hold the Forts not withstanding the City might be taken, but the Rebs now of all our arrangements to receive them and have left the vicinity, the loss of men has not been great on eather side but as the Rebs were the attracting party, they suffered the most after making raids around this city and burning a few RR bridges, they worked down toward Washington hoping to find it poorly guarded but although there were but a small number of out soldiers they were good ones and repulsed the attack handsomely…Our mails now go to Philadelphia by water but they are only kept back about a day longer…"; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and rare Civil War missent and forwarded use with a first hand account of the Confederate Johnson-Gilmor Raid. Estimate; $400 - 600.
The Johnson-Gilmor Raid of July 10-13, 1864 around Baltimore represents one of three attempts to free prisoners of war during the American Civil War. Like the other two, it was destined to fail for a variety of reasons, mostly because the timetable for the operation was a schedule impossible to meet. The mounted raid was a fascinating act of increasing desperation by the Confederate high command in the summer of 1864. US$400-600 (Image)
