Lot
1543 
1861, 1¢ blue, red white and blue patriotic label on light buff cover to Mark Abell, Co. B 2d Ohio Cavalry, Via Fort Scott Kansas bearing 1861, 1¢ blue, strip of three, each stamp canceled with three manuscript strokes, matching "Rockport O. June 25" postmark; couple short perfs, some edge wear, Very Fine, sold "as is" with regard to label. Scott No. 63 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Second Ohio Calvary was recruited during the summer of 1861 and mustered into three years of service at Camp Wade. It was then relocated to Camp Dennison where it received marching orders in January 1862. The 2nd Calvary was then moved to Platte City, MO before moving to Fort Scott, Kansas the following month. In Kansas, the Calvary was engaged in fighting Indians and Confederate guerrillas through the end of June 1862. The Calvary then went to Indian Territory before returning to Missouri and finally Ohio.
Realized: $190
Lot
1544
Eagle, Flag and State Seals, multicolored design with Upham imprint on reverse, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by framed "Paid" handstamp, red "Boston Mass. Sep 14" cds to Bangor Me.; 3¢ faulty at bottom, partial flap, Very Fine and scarce Upham design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot
1545
1861, 1¢ blue, red and blue design on cover to Aroca, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 1¢ blue, vertical strip of three, matching "Winden, N.C., Feb 24th, 1863" postmark, with original enclosure; top stamp with defects and small cover tears at right, Fine. Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $150
Lot
1546 
For The Union, set of 25 hand colored Magnus dual panel designs representing the various loyal states, and 11 dual panel secession state designs bearing the devil over each state seal design, Very Fine, a very difficult unused set to assemble. Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $1,900
Lot
1547
Fredericksburg, Va., complete set of 6 different unused Magnus patriotic covers showing Fredericksburg views with allover designs which form a bird's eye view of the city, all handcolored, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
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Realized: $300
Lot
1548
Jeff Davis, His Marque, skull & crossbones flag patriotic design on cover to Keokuk, Iowa, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue grid handstamp, matching Washington, Pa., July, 1861 cds, Very Fine, a rare and popular flag design. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $600
Lot
1549
Kimmel Multicolored Civil War Patriotics, group of 22 mostly different unused examples, spectacular hand colored designs in wonderful bright colors and featuring flags, eagles, female figure, Washington; couple with light overall toning, overall Very Fine, a nice group of these scarce patriotics. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $525
Lot
1550
Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, the complete set of unused patriotic covers depicting caricature battle between the North & South, all beautifully hand colored, printed by J.H. Tinley, Round 1 with small stain, Very Fine, thought to be the only hand colored set. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,900
Lot
1551
Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, the complete set of five unused patriotic covers depicting satirical caricature battle between North and South from 1st round to 5th, first round depicts Lincoln and Davis beginning to spar with several other designs, fifth round depicts a victorious Lincoln, printed in black by J.H. Tinley, Very Fine, a rare and popular caricature patriotic set. Estimate $500 - 750.
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Realized: $850
Lot
1552
The Loyal States - The Rebel States, set of 23 different unused Loyal State patriotic designs (missing Missouri) and complete 11 Rebel States showing the state seal and the Devil, Reagles imprint on reverse, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional set. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $425