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Sale 77: Confederate States of America

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Union Patriotic Covers

Lots 1011-1020 Lots 1021-1030 Lots 1031-1040 Lots 1041-1050

Lot 1031    

Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont, allover shaded portrait and "The War For The Union" slogan design in purple, on 1862 cover to Girvan, Scotland, blue manuscript Soldier Letter endorsement at top, entered the mails with blue "Norfolk, Va., Nov 16, 1862" cds and matching "Due 3" handstamp crossed out in N.Y., "N. York, Br. Pkt, 5, Nov 19" exchange cds and manuscript "24" rating, "1/-" due handstamp upon arrival; some toning on reverse, Very Fine, an attractive and rare transatlantic usage on a patriotic cover.
Estimate    $600 - 800.

Realized: $600

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Lot 1032    

Maj. Gen. John E. Wool, allover shaded portrait design with The War For The Union slogan, on cover to Pawtucket, R.I., Old Point Comfort, Va., Apr 20 cds and matching Due 3 handstamp, Very Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1033    

Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant, blue portrait design with Mumford imprint at left, on cover to Glen Wild, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Nashville, Ten., Jul 14, 64' " cds with target duplex, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $475

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Lot 1034    

Maj. Genr. Geo. B. McClellan, blue detailed dual portrait and Eagle and Shield patriotic design with Hunckel imprint, on cover to Little River Village, Maine, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (light corner stain) tied by blue Baltimore, Md. cds; couple cover tears at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1035    

Major General Buell, violet portrait design on cover to West Windsor, O., manuscript "Soldier's Letter" endorsement with blue "Due3" handstamp and "Frederick, Md., Sep 22, 1863" cds struck over portrait, James Gates imprint on backflap; reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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Lot 1036    

Major Gen'l Halleck, blue portrait design on cover to Galin, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Jefferson City, Mo., Feb 15" cds, Very Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1037    

Major-Gen. Geo. B. M'Clellan., red and bold portrait and flag design on cover to Oskaloosa, Iowa, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by bold "West Middleburgh, O., Apr 30" cds; cover reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 1038    

Major-General Siegel, portrait design on cover to Rock Point, Pa., franked with target canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, matching "Murfreesboro, Ten., May 28, 1862" cds, manuscript "Due 3, forwarded"; stamp with trivial rounded corner, Very Fine, scarce design, unlisted in Bischel; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Walcott No. 397.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1039    

Man and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on lemon cover bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by bold "Lancaster O., Jun 6" to Marysville Cal.; partial flap, a Very Fine patriotic use to California, ex-Basil Pearce.
Walcott No. 2302    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1040    

Ohio - The War For The Union, grayish blue allover State Seal design with Liberty, Washington & Flag allegories, on cover to Benton, Ind. franked with 1861, 3¢ pink (s.e. at left) tied by "Nashville, Ten., May 29, 1863" cds; stamp with corner crease and a few nibbed perfs at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 64    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $250

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