Sale 123: The Civil War Sale

Lot 2703    

"Soldier's Farewell", red poem at right of red and blue design of soldier leaving home, on cover to Genoa, O., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid handstamp, "Danville, Ky., Jan 5, 1863" cds, slightly cover toning around edges, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 2117.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $110

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Lot 2704    

"Success to our Cavalry", violet design of mounted officer with sword drawn in oval with ornate frame, on cover to Buena Vista, Pa., 1861, 3¢ pink (64) tied by "Washington, D.C., Nov 10" cds, stamp with a couple nibbed perfs and slight cover soiling, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 3485 var.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 2705    

"Thinking of Home", blue design of sentry resting on his rifle, on cover to Holland, N.Y., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C., Jun 29, 1862" cds, slight cover reduction at right, otherwise Very Fine. Bischel No. 3434.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2706    

"The Union Forever", red and blue overall patriotic design showing 1776 and 1861 soldiers, on cover addressed to Cincinnati, O., indistinct cds (possibly Cumberland, Me.), manuscript "Paid 3", Very Fine. Bischel No. 3030.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2707    

"We Belong To Our Country, To Do Or Die", verse below Officers and cannon, all in blue, on cover to Winterset, Iowa, 1861, 3¢ rose (65), canceled by grid handstamp, matching "Memphis, Ten., Jul 18, 1862" cds, cover with left sideflap replaced, otherwise Very Fine. Bischel No. 3503.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $240

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Lot 2708    

"We Must Fight! an Appeal To Arms, and the God of Hosts Is All That Is Left - Patrick Henry", orange cannon and caisson patriotic design on cover to Little Rock, Ill., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Cairo Ill. cds, slight cover soiling, still Very Fine, Bischel catalog states this design is extremely rare, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 1433.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2709    

"We'll Give Three Cheers For the Brave Volunteers - My Son! Show Yourself a Man!", patriotic design showing soldier, flag and tent, on cover to Delaware Ohio, Gilbert Brothers imprint, 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid handstamp, matching "Durand, Ill., Sep 15" cds, roughly opened and reduced at right, Fine. Bischel No. 3631.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2710    

"Western Department", overall blue illustrated design showing Calvary soldier writing letter on barrel, on cover to Cadiz, O., manuscript "Soldiers Letter" and "Due 3", no postmark, light edge wear a soiling, F.-V.F., a rare and unlisted design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 2711    

"When Thus Our Hosts Go Proudly Forth, Let Foes Beware the Spirit of the North!", sentiment below multicolored illustration of Zouave and flag, on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Waynesboro, Pa., Mar 8" cds, small repaired edge nick at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Bischel No. 3625.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2712    

Zouave with Flag & Sword Stepping on Confederate Flag, multicolored patriotic cover, offered with compliments (no postal markings) to "His Excellency A.G. Curtin, Harrisburg, Pa."; light file fold, Very Fine and choice, a very rare design. Bischel No. 3566.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Andrew Gregg Curtin was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 15th governor of Pennsylvania during the American Civil War, helped defend his state during the Gettysburg Campaign, and oversaw the creation of the National Cemetery and the ceremony in which Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address.

Realized: $200

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