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Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

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Patriotic Covers

Lots 2531-2540 Lots 2541-2550

Lot 2531    

"The Arms of the Keystone State", multi-color Patriotic design on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by socked-on-the-nose "Philadelphia, Pa, Sep 28 1863" cds, cover addressed to Roxbury, Mass., Very Fine and choice; with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2532    

Battle Scene, illustrated Patriotic showing battle scene, printed in black on cover to Madison, Ind., franked with 1861 3¢ rose, not tied by cork cancel, cover with matching illustrated Patriotic letter sheet "We're coming Father Abraham, 600,000 more", the lettersheet is easily readable and datelined "Spring Field, Ind., November 30, 1862", cover with torn corner at bottom and light water stain same location, a F.-V.F. cover & the Letter Sheet is Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2533    

Caricature Patriotic design, showing Uncle Sam with Spinning Wheel and Gallows, "Hemp for Traitors, North or South" on cover to Washington, D.C., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Ship Island, Miss.", two line straight-line cancel with manuscript date, stamp with small corner tear & cover bit reduced at right, F.-V.F. and attractive. Walcott Nos. 910 var.
Scott Nos. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2534    

Eagle & Flag, with verse, multicolored design on patriotic cover to Mass., single 1c blue and 3c rose (x3) 1861 issues paying 10c rate, tied by San Francisco, Cal. 8/8/62 cds and multiple "cog" cancels, light cover edge speckling, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 63+65.
Walcott Nos. 2566 var.    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $950

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Lot 2535    

Eagle, Flag & Shield, red and blue border patriotic allover design on cover to Mannsville, N.Y., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by dark blue Cincinnati, O. cds and grid duplex; stamp scissor separated trimming perfs at left, Very Fine, ex-Toaspern; with 2022 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 26    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 2536    

Female & Flag, design in red, white & blue on Patriotic cover to Patten, Me., franked with 1861 3¢ rose & tied by part strike of "Ship Island, Miss.", two line straight-line cancel, second strike at left with manuscript "May 16" date, Very Fine, a lovely cover with this scarce marking. Walcott Nos. 336.
Scott Nos. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $675

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Lot 2537    

Females, Shield & Anchor, hand colored Magnus patriotic design on cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (small margin flaw) tied by Washington D.C. cds; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2538    

Flag & Cannon "Death to Traitors", red and blue design with slogan below, on cover franked 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by fancy waffle grid in box cancel, matching "Shirleysburg, Pa., May 13" cds alongside; some cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Skinner-Eno Nos. SD-G 106.
Scott Nos. 26    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2539    

The House That Uncle Sam Built, red multi panel Patriotic design on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose (defective due to placement at edge of cover) tied by indistinct Missouri town cancel, Very Fine, a rare design.
Scott Nos. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2540    

Liberty & Union with Flags, red and blue patriotic design, "J. Magee" imprint on backflap, on orange cover to West Harpswell, Me., franked with 1861 3¢ rose, small corner perf flaws, tied by Portland, Me. 12/1/62 double circle postmark with additional strike at left, ornate "Held for Postage" oval handstamp, manuscript "By Brigantine Castillian" at bottom left, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 65.
Walcott Nos. 2861 var.    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $260

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