Sale 52: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2337    

"1776" Constitution, red & blue allegorical design and verse on lettersheet, with original cover to Figleys Mill, O. franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, strip of three, with Vermont, Ill., July 13, 1861 cds below and missent endorsement at left, enclosure contains war news and events in St. Louis, Very Fine.
Scott No. 24    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 2338    

Civil War Caricature Patriotic, scene in front of Ft Monroe with master wielding whip and saying "Come back here you black rascal" and slave answering "Can't come back nohow, Massa; Dis child's CONTRABAN"; franked with 3¢ rose cancelled by fancy circle of wedges & East Berkshire, Vt. cds, addressed to West Concord, Vermont; slight tear at bottom right, stamp with straight edge at right; Very Fine appearance, rare design on used cover.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2339    

Col. Ellsworth - Union Now & For Ever, red portrait design with allegorical frame and verse below, on cover Adamsville, Tenn., franked with grid canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, matching "Mason, Ohio, Nov 11" cds, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex Walcott.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2340    

Eagle & Shield, red and blue design with states in stars border, Wells imprint on backflap, on cover franked with grid canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, matching Neponset, Ill. cds alongside, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2341    

Eagle and Flags, red and blue patriotic label affixed on cover to Cambridge, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (slight oxidation) tied by blue "Springfield, O., Aug 24, '64" cds and target duplex; slight cover reduction at right, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2342    

Flag & Great Seal of the U.S., attractive design in red and blue (L2409) by Nesbitt & Co., printers of the first U.S. stamped envelopes, franked with 3¢ 1857 (26) tied by partial "New York, May 26" cds, to Gambier, O., Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $105

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Lot 2343    

Flag & Great Seal of the U.S., attractive design in red and blue (L2409) by Nesbitt & Co., printers of the first U.S. stamped envelopes, franked with 1¢ & 3¢ 1861 (63, 65) tied by incomplete New York target duplex, to Northboro, Mass, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2344    

Flag & Great Seal of the U.S., attractive design in red and blue (L2409) by Nesbitt & Co., printers of the first U.S. stamped envelopes, franked with 3¢ 1857 (26), natural s.e. & centerline at left, tied by grid cancels, postmarked "West Point, N.Y., May 13 (day inverted), 1861" cds, to Boston., Very Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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Lot 2345    

Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Md., Garrisoned By 8th N.Y. Artillery, patriotic design with verse below, on fresh cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue Baltimore, Md. cds; stamp with small flaws at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2346    

Forward To Victory! Zouave Soldier & Flag design in red, on fresh cover to regimental address in Lawrence, Kans., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Leavenworth City, Kas., May 12" cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $300

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