Lot
4032 
Baltimore to Norfolk Civil War Interrupted Route 4149, two patriotic covers, first Massachusetts "The War for the Union" all-over design bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va, Feb 17" cds circa 1862 to Limerick Me. via Route 4149 to Baltimore, other New York 50th Vol. Regt. with Camp Yorktown Va. 1862 endorsement to Caroline Depot N.Y. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. May 5" cds, Very Fine pair. Estimate $300 - 400.
In June 1861, Confederate forces took control of the Norfolk Navy Yards whilst the Union controlled Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort where Route 4149 terminated. The route was returned to Norfolk after the Yards were abandoned by the Confederates in May 1862.
Realized: $400