Lot
2605 
"Our Union Must And Shall Be Preserved", multicolored design showing large eagle in brown with flag and shield, on cover to Newport, R.I., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Harlen, N.Y. cds, some cover edge wear and minor nicks, F.-V.F., an extremely rare and unlisted design.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $675
Lot
2606
"Signal Corps U.S.A.", black design with eagle and signal flags, on cover to Toledo, O., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target handstamp, matching "Washington, D.C., Dec 13" cds, Very Fine, quite possibly a Kimmel design, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 2879.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260
Lot
2607
"Star of Destiny", red and blue patriotic design on cover to Pomeroy, Ohio, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "St. Louis, Mo., Feb 19" cds with diamond grid handstamp, light edge wear and toning, slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 4695.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
2608
"Union" Hand Drawn Patriotic, red and blue hand drawn design of Eagle with banner & flags over address panel addressed to Casstown, Ohio, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Columbus "Prison Bars" cancel, "Columbus, O., Nov 8" cds, small stain at upper left and light even toning, F.-V.F., ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 4567.Estimate $500 - 750.
AN OUTSTANDING MULTI-COLOR PEN & INK PATRIOTIC DESIGN WHICH INCORPORATE THE ADDRESS.
Realized: $2,600
Lot
2609
"Union", red and blue design showing eagle perched atop flag looking down, 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) with matching manuscript "B(rick) M(eeting) Home July 31" town cancel, Very Fine, Bischel catalog states this is one of three recorded, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 4635.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300
Lot
2610
"The Union The Constitution", blue eagle with ribbon on small cover to Wilmington, Ks., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by indistinct cds, minor edge flaws, Fine and attractive design.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
2611
"We Are One - United We Stand Divided We Fall", multicolored patriotic design with Magee imprint, on patriotic cover to Philadelphia, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target handstamp, "Hartford, Ct., Feb 4, 1863" cds, bit reduced at right, slight soiling, F.-V.F., Bischel catalog states this is the only recorded example, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 4698.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $675
Lot
2612
"Wrapt in Its Folds Our Whole Country…", red and blue design with verse featuring eagle, flags and globe on forwarded cover Louisville, O., originally addressed to Pittsburg, Pa., "Forwarded" straightline and large numeral "3", 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Louisville, O 19 Nov" cds, light staining and missing backflap, Fine, nice usage.Estimate $100 - 150.