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Sale 73: The March Sale

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United States Patriotic Covers

Lots 2459-2468 Lots 2469-2475

Lot 2459    

Anderson, blue portrait design on cover to Timbuctoo, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 1¢ blue + 3¢ rose, three singles, matching "Ingraham, N.Y., Sept 9, 1862" postmark; cover reduced at right into one 3¢ stamp, Fine, ex-Bischel; with 2015 Weiss certificate.
Scott No. 63+65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2460    

Camp White., Col. D. Donnelly, 28th N.Y.Z., allover Rosenthal camp view design on reverse of legal size cover to Johnsons Creek, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) tied by "Hancock, Md., Jan 28" cds; cover flaws including wear and soiling with front and back separation, Fine appearance, an extremely rare unlisted Rosenthal patriotic in used condition.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2461    

Death to Traitors, blue soldier caricature design on cover to Mohawk, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (gutter s.e.) canceled by "Philadelphia, Pa., Nov 12" cds and grid duplex, E. Cogan imprint on backflap; cover slightly reduced at right and some faint toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2462    

Eagle & Flag, multicolored Kimmel design with "Union" slogan above, on cover to regimental address at Camp Porspect Hill in Washington D.C., reverse with blue "Adams Express Co., N.Y." circular handstamp and 1861 docketing; edge wear and soiling, Fine, a rare design and express usage combination, ex-Bischel; with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2463    

Female Figure & Little Drummer Boy, red Magnus dual design on cover to N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by "Washington, D.C., Apr 26, 64" cds and target duplex, with original enclosure on multicolored illustrated Magnus songsheet entitled "Ever of Three." with Female Figure above; cover reduced at left slightly into design and missing a sideflap, F.-V.F., a rare usage of a Magnus songsheet.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2464    

A Fireman Zouave Putting Out Succession, blue caricature on cover to Mendham N.J. with "A Soldiers letter, Co K 7th Regt N.J.V." endorsement at left; accompanied by U.S. Capitol patriotic letterhead datelined "Tuesday Nov 19th /61" Headquarters "N.J. V. 7th" and Camp "on Maridean Hill" to father and sister concerning the weather and comforts, "…We are all a sitting here by our new stove it heats the tent so that we can't give it but half the draft…We haven't had marching Orders yet but we can't tell how soon we will…"; small cover edge faults, F.-V.F. and rare caricature design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 2465    

Flag, red and blue design with "Liberty and Union New and Forever" slogan above and verse below, on cover to Ohio franked with 1861, 3¢ pink tied by "Miamiville, O., Oct 3" cds, with original patriotic design letterhead showing Ohio State Seal and Armored Knight (Mumford imprint) with letter datelined "Camp Dennison, Oct 2/1861", Very Fine.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $700

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Lot 2466    

General Banks, red white and blue portrait design with Lady Liberty and Flag design and Upham flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Frederick Md Apr 24 1862" cds to Ann Getty at West Philadelphia Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2467    

Lexington & Baltimore, dual battle scene patriotic design in violet on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Adamstown, B. & O. R. R., Jan 14, 1862" oval railroad postmark, with two original patriotic enclosures datelined "Camp Observation, near Adamstown", one with Freedom's Banner! Flag design with verse below, other with Sailor, Flag and Anchor design; cover with sealed vertical tear and missing sideflap, Fine appearance, still a rare usage.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 2468    

Liberty and Flag, red and blue design with "The War For Victory" slogan, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid handstamp, matching "Burlington, Vt., May 14, 1864" cds alongside, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lots 2459-2468 Lots 2469-2475

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