Sale No: 123
Lot No:2921
Symbol:From U.S. Steam Ship Colorado, Gulf Blockading Squadron, Off South West Pass, April 30, 1862. Endorsement at top of cover addressed to Salem, Mass., blue "Due 3" in circle handstamp applied in transit; light cover staining and corner wear, Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
This letter would have landed at Port Royal and put onto one of the supply ships sailing north. It probably went on to Fortress Monroe in a closed bag on it's way to Baltimore. It was there that the postage "Due 3" marking was applied on it's way to Salem. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Feb-13-2025, 16:44:49 EST
Sold For 260
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Lot No:2922
Symbol:U.S. Steamer Emma, North Atlantic Blockading Squadron of Beaufort, N.C. Address on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Flushing, N.Y., Apr 1, '64" cds and target duplex; cover reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The "Emma" was captured on July 24th, 1863 by the Army transport SS "Arago" off the coast of Wilmington, N.C. and was purchased by the Navy from the New York City prize court on September 30th, 1863. "Emma" arrived at Newport News, Va. in November of 1863 to patrol with the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron until the end of the war. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Feb-13-2025, 16:45:56 EST
Sold For 250
Encased Postage & Postal Currency
Sale No: 123
Lot No:2498
Symbol:Cat No:EP91
Encased Postage, Gage Bros. & Drake, Tremont House, 10¢. Mica intact with crack and some crazing, Fine and scarce. Hodders & Bowers No. 123. Scott No. EP91; $1,100. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,100
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:20:30 EST
Sold For 400
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Lot No:2499
Symbol:Cat No:PC14
Postage Currency, 1862, 10¢ green, imperf edges. Showing dividing lines on all four sides, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, one of the finest we have ever encountered. Scott No. PC14; $320. US$0 (Image)
Scott $320
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:22:30 EST
Sold For 800
United States Patriotic Covers - Battle & Camp Sce
Sale No: 123
Lot No:2500
Symbol:"Battle at Mill Spring, Ky." . Multicolored Magnus overall design showing scene from battle, franked on reverse with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Alexandria, Va., Nov 27, 1861" cds, addressed to Lassellsville, N.Y.; corner edge tear and other small flaws, still Very Fine, a very rare Magnus allover design, unlisted in Bischel. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:23:48 EST
Sold For 3000
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Lot No:2501
Symbol:"Contrabrand Barricade. Come and Get Your Property". Red and blue design with lines of soldiers on the battlefield, New York Union Envelope Depot imprint at left, on cover to Black River Falls, Wisc., 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "St Louis, Mo., Nov 28, 1861" cds and grid duplex, some cover corner wear, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 1236. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:26:14 EST
Sold For 300
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Lot No:2502
Symbol:"The Flying Artillery of the C.S.A." . Battle scene showing Confederate battery fleeing from Union troops, on cover to Dundee, Ill., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Perrysville, N.Y., Aug 12" cds, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 200.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:2503
Symbol:"Moment Of The Army From Washington to Richmond". Multicolored allover Magnus design showing battle scene, franked on reverse with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct cds, addressed to Massachusetts; small corner edge flaw, light soiling, still Very Fine. Bischel No. 1236. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A HANDSOME AND RARE MAGNUS ALL-OVER BATTLEFIELD DESIGN. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:27:38 EST
Sold For 2100
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Lot No:2504
Symbol:"Murfreesboro, Dec. 31st 1862". Multicolored Magnus overall design showing battle, on front of cover addressed on reverse to Cambridge, Maine, partial "Washington, D.C., Mar 5" cds and matching "Due 6" in circle handstamp, with original enclosure datelined "Camp Barry, Washington D.C., March 4th, 64" with general content from soldier including…"oh we hear glorious news here too day that General Gill Patrick is in Richmond and has liberated all of our prisoners confined there…", Very Fine, a very rare used Magnus allover design, unlisted in Bischel. Estimate; $500 - 750.
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Lot No:2505
Symbol:"We Must Fight!…Patrick Henry". Red verse and design showing artillery going into battle, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) with pen cancel and manuscript "Syracuse, Ind. Jul 11", apparently forwarded to "Hospital Louisville, Ky, then forwarded to Bardstown, Ky and with additional "Received Cairo Jul 17 1862" backstamp cds, slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., an unusual cover. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:28:53 EST
Sold For 190
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Lot No:2506
Symbol:"Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo." . Bird's eye view of barracks design across top of cover to Galesburg, Mich., with "Union Store, Parson & Co., Dealers in Union and Military Goods, St. Louis, Mo." advertising corner card on backflap, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) faulty from overlapping cover and canceled by grid handstamp, "Paducah, Ky., May 6, 1861" cds, some cover edge wear, F.-V.F., one of only two recorded examples by Bischel. Bischel No. 1379. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:29:17 EST
Sold For 1100
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Lot No:2507
Symbol:"Camp Dennison, Hamilton County, Ohio, Joseph H. Leever. Agent for Camp Dennison". Blue design of sentries guarding camp, on cover to Clinton, N.Y., 1857, 3¢ dull red (26), perf tip toning, tied by blue "Miamiville Ohio, Jun 6" cds, few small cover tone spots, F.-V.F., very rare, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 1375. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:29:47 EST
Sold For 1700
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Lot No:2508
Symbol:"Camp Scene". Multicolored Magnus design ("from photograph") on cover to Hope Valley (?), Magnus imprint at bottom, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue target and matching "Norfolk, Va. Sep 1 '63" cds, slightly reduced, light soiling and minor edge flaws, F.-V.F., a very nice multi-color Magnus design. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:30:48 EST
Sold For 400
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Lot No:2509
Symbol:"Camp Scene, From Photograph". Multicolored overall Magnus design on cover to Welland, Canada, manuscript "Soldier's Letter, P.A. Worrell, Brigade Surgeon, in charge of hospital" across top, bold "Due" and "10" rate handstamps, indistinct originating town cds and red Canadian transit backstamp, slightly reduced at left, minor edge soiling, Very Fine,ex-M. Preston. Bischel No. 1365. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE MAGNUS PATRIOTIC SENT AS A SOLDIER'S DUE LETTER TO CANADA. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:31:37 EST
Sold For 3750
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Lot No:2510
Symbol:"Home Sweet Home". Red and blue camp scene design on cover to Athens, O., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C., Mar 11, 1862" cds and target duplex, light water stains at top, F.-V.F.,ex-Walcott. Bischel No. 2176. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:32:20 EST
Sold For 230
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Lot No:2511
Symbol:"Kentucky - United We Stand Divided We Fall". Grayish violet illustrated overall design on cover to Cincinnati, O., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Syracuse, N.Y., Mar 1" cds, bold red rimless oval "Adv. Nov. Called For" handstamp alongside, Very Fine and choice. Bischel No. 3158. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:33:41 EST
Sold For 425
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Lot No:2512
Symbol:"Our Brethren Are in the Field". Camp scene, tents and Flag in blue, on cover to Ohio, Sedalia, Mo. cds and boxed "Due 3" handstamp, manuscript "Soldier's Letter" franked by officer, light edge wear, F.-V.F., Bischel catalog lists this as very rare, similar to Bischel No. 1336. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:34:06 EST
Sold For 425
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Lot No:2513
Symbol:Soldier, Tent, Flag, Guns and Cannon. Design in blue on cover to Ionia, Mich., with fancy hand drawn address panel with bird, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Washington D.C. cds, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Bischel No. 3588. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:35:17 EST
Sold For 525
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Lot No:2514
Symbol:"This Shall Fly Or We Will Die". Red and blue design showing Flag, Soldier Tents and Capitol Building in Background, on cover to Winchendon, Mass, "G.F. Jones Colonel Mass 26th" handstamp, additional printed verse "My Countrymen Let traitors see Our blood shall flow for liberty" with clenched hands above, "U.S. Ship 3cts" circular handstamp, Very Fine,ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 3696. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:36:20 EST
Sold For 525
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Lot No:2515
Symbol:"Union Herald and Everybody's Advertised, Lewis Co., Springfield, Ill." . Patriotic advertising showing soldier, tents, rifles and cannon, on local hand carried cover in Springfield Ill., with original 1862 enclosure on illustrated letterhead, slightly reduced at top, still Very Fine, Bischel catalog states this is a very rare patriotic advertising cover. Bischel No. 3591. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:36:50 EST
Sold For 140
United States Patriotic Covers - Cannon Designs
Sale No: 123
Lot No:2516
Symbol:Cannon and Flag "Through Baltimore to Washington". Red and blue design on cover to Buffalo, N.Y., 1857, 3¢ dull red (26, s.e. at left) tied by blue "Galena, Ill., May 17" cds, Very Fine, unlisted in Bischel. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:37:53 EST
Sold For 625
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Lot No:2517
Symbol:"Conquer We Must". Near overall bronze verse with cannon, flag and soldier on cover to Foxboro, Mass, bold "US Ship 3 Cts" circular handstamp, manuscript "Soldier's letter" at bottom left, officers endorsement at top center, Very Fine, choice ship cover. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:38:53 EST
Sold For 325
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Lot No:2518
Symbol:"Fast Colors. - Warranted Not To Run." . Red and blue design showing cannon and flag, on cover to Andover, Conn, "Due 3" straightline and manuscript "Soldier's Letter", slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Bischel No. 5020. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:39:16 EST
Sold For 70
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Lot No:2519
Symbol:"Our Commissioner To the Confederate States". Violet design showing mounted cannon and Upham imprint below, on cover to "Hon. Gideon Wells, Sec of the U.S. Navy, Washington D.C.", 1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by blue "Chicago, Ill., Sep 9" cds and grid duplex, couple manuscript ink spots, Very Fine and choice, Bischel unlisted. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:40:13 EST
Sold For 2100
United States Patriotic Covers - Caricatures Desig
Sale No: 123
Lot No:2520
Symbol:"A General of the C.S.A. Preparing To Meet Gen. McClellan". Caricature design with smaller image of him running away "After he met him" at lower right, J.G. Wells imprint at left, on cover to Galva, Ill., 1861, 3¢ rose (6, s.e. at left) tied by "Saint Louis, Mo., Sep 26" cds, light cover toning at lower right, Very Fine and very rare,ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 1800. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
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