Lot
518 
Dogs and rats. Caricature patriotic design on cover to Shelburn Fals, Mass., franked with well centered 1857 3¢ dull red tied by "Watertown, Ct., Aug 23" cds, cover with minor fly specking and a couple of small tears at top, F.-V.F., a very scarce design. Walcott No. 932. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180
Lot
519
The House That Uncle Sam Built. Complete number series of 10 unused patriotics in dark purple plus the complete series on one unused cover in red with James Gate imprint on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $290
Lot
520
The House that Uncle Sam Built (Gates). Complete set 1-10 unused patriotic covers with additional cover showing all 10 designs (slight faults affecting last), Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot
521
Jeff Davis Going to War, And Returning From War. Allover patriotic with hand-painted caricature design, on cover to Roseburg, Mass., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Phila., Pa., Jul 21, 1864" postmark with target duplex, Extremely Fine, a choice and rare hand-painted design. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $550
Lot
522
Jeff Davis, His Marque. Skull & crossbones flag patriotic design on cover to Bristol, R.I., franked with 1857 3¢ dull red tied by "Hartford, Ct 1861" cds and target duplex, co ver with tiny tear at top and stamp with minor scuffing at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $450
Lot
523
"Leave us alone!". Black Scott & Floyd humorous caricature design on cover to Bloomville, NY, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. and tone spot) just tied by grid cancel, bold "Kewanee, Ill. Oct. 22" postmark alongside, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $525
Lot
524
Scott's Extinguisher! . Caricature patriotic design on pristine orange cover to Philadelphia, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied with octagonal "Shamokin Pa., Feb 8" postmark, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,200
Lot
525
Striking Dramatic Attitude Assumed by Jeff Davis. Caption of caricature patriotic design on forwarded cover to Harrisburg, Pa. from Bordentown, N.J., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by grids, "Albany, NY" cds, boxed "Due 3" handstamps, small internal piece out below verse and light water staining at left edge, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce design, ex Myers. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $145
Lot
526
Taking the Oath. Patriotic label with design of rooster in red, white & blue affixed on 3¢ Postal entire with double circle postmark of San Francisco with "3" handstamp alongside, this cover is probably from a lawyer, whom in California, were required to take an oath of allegiance to the Union, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot
527
Washington Taking Down Flag. Blue caricature and verse patriotic design on cover used as wrapper to E. Greenwich, R.I., franked with 1857 1¢ blue, type V tied by "Washington, D.C., Free" postmark, light cover wear and refolded at top affecting stamp, Fine, a very scarce usage. Scott No. 24 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180