Lot
1553 
The Loyal States (Magnus), unused set of 26 different patriotic covers with two-panel designs, showing the state emblem and allegorical figures at left, printed by Magnus, all hand-colored, couple with minor mounting marks on reverse, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $900
Lot
1554
Magnus Bronze Patriotics, group of 27 unused patriotics in bronze and 6 additional in purple, many allover design including the Washington D.C. series, Smithsonian Institute, Yorktown, Va., various figures, etc., Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $650
Lot
1555
Magnus Unused Patriotics, balance 45 covers, virtually all hand colored with many scarce items; includes the Fredricksburg, Va. view series, barracks views, Naval Expedition, Washington & Lincoln portraits, many dual views, etc., Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
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Realized: $1,450
Lot
1556
1861, 1¢ blue, red white, blue and green five-point star patriotic sticker on unsealed yellow cover to Marblehead Mass. bearing 1861, 1¢ blue tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 18 1862" octagonal datestamp, prepaid for the 1¢ circular rate, Extremely Fine and unusual patriotic label, ex-Cipolla; sold "as is" as these can not be certified. Weiss No. PM-162 var. Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1557
1861, 1¢ blue, red white and blue patriotic sticker used on orange buff cover with ends open bearing 1861, 1¢ blue tied by "Port Royal S.C. Jun 23" cds to Bellows Falls Vt. at the 1¢ circular rate, Very Fine, ex-Cipolla; sold "as is" as these can not be certified. Weiss No. M-R2. Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
1558
"Our Country" Flag and Globe in Sea, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical strip of three, pos. 74-84-94L10, tied by two strikes of "Oil Station O., Aug 31" cds to Westfield N.Y., F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $270
Lot
1559
"Scott's Extinguisher! I'll block your game…", cartoon patriotic depicting Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Andover Ms. Jun 17, 1861" cds to Southold, Long Island N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Very Fine example of this rare design. Estimate $500 - 750.
This scarce Union patriotic cover from the first two months of the Civil War features a scarce early design showing Union General Winfield Scott putting a large cone with American Flag on it over Jefferson Davis and a Southern compatriot hauling the barrel of a cannon, with palmetto tree in the background.Davis is seated at a table and has just placed two bags of money on top of it. His Anaconda Plan was to choke the south with a naval and land blockade to help destroy the Confederate will and commerce.
Realized: $375
Lot
1560
Secession Chain, complete set of 30 different unused Magnus patriotic covers titled "Secesh Chain", showing portraits of Confederate Generals, printed by Magnus, all hand colored, Very Fine, thought to be the only hand colored set. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,600
Lot
1561
1861, 1¢ blue, Howell song verse all-over design, on lady's style envelope bearing 1861, 1¢ blue, three singles, left with nat. s.e., tied by "Old Point Comfort Va May 30" cds duplexed with four-rings cancels, addressed in magenta ink to Muncy Va., Very Fine. Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $130
Lot
1562
The Union Rose, East and West, multicolored allover Magnus patriotic bordered design showing Indian Female, Shield, Flags & Eagle allegories, with fold-out Rose enclosure showing various views and scenes in bronze, Very Fine, one of the rarest Magnus Rose designs. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $500