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U.S. Postal History continued...

Campaign Covers continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
2101   image1868, Grant - Colfax campaign cover, 3¢ (65) pen cancelled, Winsor VT manuscript cancel, addressed to Middlebboro MA; staining top and right edges, worn upper right corner, Fine.
Bischel 452. Walcott unlisted.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
2102   image1868, Grant - Colfax illustrated campaign cover, 3¢ (65) tied by fancy cancel and Waltham MA c.d.s., to illustrated cover addressed to New London NH; adhesion remnants on reverse, Very Fine, 2013 PF certificate.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction
2103   image1872, Grant campaign cover, 3¢ (114) cancelled by blue cork with matching Westminster VT c.d.s., on Illustrated campaign cover addressed to West Fairlee VT; missing most of back flap, Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction
2104   image1912, The Socialist Party, address label on large piece with three Washington Franklins addressed to John Borrows in Maine; tear at right and some staining, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

John Borrows was a union organizer and proponent of the Socialist Party in Maine. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
Civil War Postal History, including Slavery Related
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
2105   image1810, bill for hire of Negroes, estimate for the hire of Negroes belonging to John Smith's estate. Lists names of Negroes and cost per annum. Very early and desirable document; top quarter separated at fold, Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
2106   image1814, bill for the use of blacks in Boston, early bill from Boston MA detailing charges for the hire of nine blacks at 15/each. Slavery had been abolished in Massachusetts in 1780. An interesting look at the hiring and charges of free blacks. Bill has erosion at bottom corners, Very Good to Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
2107   image1861, letter from a chaplain in General Banks Division, 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26), used with 1861 3¢ rose (65), on 1861 cover postmarked Dover N.H., Oct 17, to a "Chaplain, 2 Reg, Mas Vols, Gen Banks Div, via Washington D.C.", endorsed "to be forwarded"; includes original letter, in part, "I rather think both sides are rather afraid [to] do any thing, it would seem that our Government had much rather the soldiers would ketch a run away slave and send him back to slavery than to put down Rebellion…ketch a few slaves and pick a fuss with Fremont will be as much as the Administration will do…", Very Fine, a nice mixed issue franking.
Estimate $150 - 200

The 1857 stamp was not valid for postage at this time, but since the franking included an 1861 stamp, the 1857 stamp was canceled anyway. The cancels are identical, though the 1857 stamp is barely tied to the 1861. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
2108   image1864, flag of truce cover, 3¢ (65) tied by Richmond VA c.d.s., manuscript lower left "Per Flag of Truce/Via/Richmond", Point Lookout c.d.s. and "Due 10" straight line, addressed to Germanton NC, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
2109   image1864, deed of manumission and release of service, release from servitude of James Winchester for his service in the Union by William H. Bowen of Queen Anne's County in the State of Maryland, embossed Circuit Court seal at bottom left and 5¢ Inland Exchange US revenue stamp with manuscript "SEL June 28 1864" cancel; document folded in quarters, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
2110   image1864, letter, "Brother Against Brother", date lined Acworth GA, June 7 1864, reads in part "… I have heard that you were on the other side of the questions from me and if that is the case and the cause that you dont write to me write once more and let me know…", also discusses following Johnson to Atlanta, they are now within thirty miles their goal, Signed D. Jones Co B, 810th Regt Ill. Needs further research., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
2111   image1864, pencil drawing of Manassas Gap Railroad, written in pen on reverse "Corporal Baums Quarter While Guarding Manassas Gap Rail Road Sketched by one of his Company. Presented to surgeon Wagensell, Nov 18th 1864, A.H. B. Corp Co J 2 Reg P.V.", with Burnite & Weldon Harrisburg PA imprint, with R11; light horizontal crease, mat has been trimmed.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
Civil War Patriotic Covers
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
2112   image"Col Ellsworth Was Shot Dead…", 3¢ (65) cancelled by grid with Harrisburgh PA cds, on patriotic cover, addressed to Dimock 4 Corners Pa, reduced at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 704. Walcott 431.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
2113   imageMemorial to Col Ellsworth, Washington DC Free cds, on blue red and patriotic cover, addressed to NJ, Magee imprint on reverse; reduced at right, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel unlisted. Walcott unlisted.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction
2114   image"The Defenders of the Union", 3¢ (65) tied by target and undistinct c.d.s., on allover blue patriotic cover of Scott and his Staff, addressed to Orrville OH, scarce design; reduced at right, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 495. Walcott 261.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2115   imageFamous Personages of the Civil War, four covers, includes Washington under an eagle (Bischel 191, W-100var), McClellan in circle of bunting (Bischel 550, W-290), Ellsworth with flag (Bischel-683, W-418), and General Halleck (Bischel-886, W-441), mixed condition, a selection worthy of your bid, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
2116   imageLt Col T.S. Clark with Eagle, 3¢ (65) tied by Old Point Comfort VA cds, on patriotic cover, addressed to Monroe MI, rare design; reduced at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel unlisted. Walcott unlisted.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2117   imageMcClellan and "The War for the Union", 3¢ (65) tied by grid with Knoxville IA c.d.s., on patriotic cover, addressed to Athens IL, reduced at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 650. Walcott 357.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
2118   imageMaj. Gen McClellan and Maj. Gen Dix, Magnus illustrated full color double panel 5" by 8" letter sheet with three soldiers leaning on portraits of Maj. Gen McClellan and Maj. Gen Dix, written by Lucas Lawrence, references money sent, letters not received and sending best wishes to friends, Lawrence is listed a member of both the 147 NY Inf and the 76 NY Inf, some fading to the ink, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image) (Image2)

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Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
2119   imageMcClellan, Hancock & Eagle, 3¢ (65) tied by indistinct cds, on patriotic cover, addressed to McAlistersville PA, Wells imprint on reverse; slightly reduced at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 593. Walcott 320.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2120   image"The Right Man in the Right Place", three strikes of "Free" in lozenge and Bradford MS cds, on red and blue design (Bischel-479, W-251), addressed to Postmaster Boston, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
2121   image"The Right Man in the Right Place", Washington DC cds with manuscript free frank, on red & blue patriotic cover (Bischel-478, W-250), addressed to Greenfield NY; reduced at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
2122   imageGeneral Winfield Scott Facing Left, Front Only, 3¢ (65) tied by Washington DC cds, on red and blue patriotic cover, addressed to Ann Arbor MI, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 455. Walcott 234.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
2123   image"Rose of Washington" Magnus Patriotic cover, unused, stunning classic triple design, fully hand colored, published by Chas. Magnus in 1861-62, very fine and rare; a dazzling example of this most coveted patriotic cover in excellent state of preservation, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2124   imageWashington Facing Left, three 1¢ (63) pen cancelled, on patriotic cover, addressed to Copopa OH, reduced at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 88. Walcott 31.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
2125   imageBattle Scene in Front of Capitol, 3¢ (26) tied by grid with Lexington KY cds, on allover patriotic cover, addressed to Gambian OH, reduced at right, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 1272. Walcott 727.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

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