Sale 123: The Civil War Sale

Lot 2655    

"Rally Boys.", violet soldier and flag, verse below, on cover to Knightstown, Ind, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) not tied by grid, matching "Clarington, Oh 17 Mar" cds ("62"manuscript) horizontal file fold (insignificant) and reduced at left and right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 2656    

Star and Union Flag, red and blue patriotic large star, on cover to Bolton, N.J., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid, indistinct town cds, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 2657    

"Strike Till the Last Arm'd Foe Expires", blue verse in oval surrounded by flags, with soldier and sailor above, on cover to Denmark, Iowa, 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by St Louis Mo. cds, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 5688.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2658    

Waving Flag Transatlantic Patriotic, red and blue design on small cover to Liverpool, partial originating Essex, Ct. cds and boxed "24" handstamps, partial New York "21" Pkt. transit, Liverpool "Oct 15 63" backstamp, small corner chip at lower right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2659    

"Union", overall bicolored illustrated patriotic with flags, shield, cannon, drum, rifles, sabre and angel, on cover to Darby Creek Ohio, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Louisville, Ky., Aug 18" cds, edge soiling, nicks and wear, Fine, Bischel catalog states this design is very rare. Bischel No. 4387.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 2660    

"Union - Constitution", bicolored patriotic with eagle and flags, on cover to Des Moines, Iowa, 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by attractive "Paid 3" in arc with "Batavia, Ills., Jul 1" cds alongside, couple edge flaws include small corner chip and light soiling, Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $60

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Lot 2661    

"Union - Our Country", Flag and Globe with Additional Verses, bicolored patriotic design on cover to Tipicanoe, Ind., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by green Columbus "prison bars" handstamp, matching "Columbus, O., Mar 4" cds; small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce color cancellation. Bischel No. 4950.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 2662    

"The Union and the Constitution", dual paneled patriotic with Gen. Washington at top in blue and red and blue flag at bottom, on cover to Jersey Shore, Pa. 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by square segmented grid handstamp, matching "Hudson, Mich., Aug 6, 1861" cds alongside, with original enclosure; cover edge wear and tiny tears, otherwise Very Fine, Bischel unlisted.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2663    

Union and Constitution, red and blue overall flag design on cover to Monmouth, Me., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial Washington D.C. cds, slightly reduced at right, stamp with margin nick, F.-V.F., fresh and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2664 ()   

"Union Forever", red verse below red and blue design of flags, shield and eagle, additional ornate frame of blue featuring miniature state seals of all 34 states, Magee imprint at bottom left, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target, "Philadelphia Jul 17 1864" cds, expertly rebacked, Very Fine appearance, extremely attractive and very unusual patriotic.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $350

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