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U.S. Postal History: Patriotic Covers - Flags & Misc.

Lots 911-920 Lots 921-923

Lot 911    

Confederate flag. Embossed patriotic design on cover to Washington, Conn., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, matching "Pensacola, Flo., Mar 2, 1863" cds, small stamp flaws and cover small edge repairs at left, Fine, still an attractive captured Confederate patriotic cover used after the occupation of Pensacola by Federal troops.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 912    

Eagle. Albino embossed backflap design on cover, 1861 3¢ rose tied by Annapolis postmark, original 1863 enclosure, small cover tone spot, otherwise Very Fine (no photo).
Scott No. 65    Estimate $60 - 80.

Realized: $55

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Lot 913    

Eagle and flag. Red and blue design on cover to East Cabot, Vt., 1861 3¢ rose tied by Washington D.C. cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $140

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Lot 914    

Eagle and verse. Red design on cover to Maine, 1861 3¢ rose tied by target with matching partial 1862 Port Royal, S.C. cds, slight cover soiling.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $50 - 75.

Realized: $50

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Lot 915    

Flag scene. Red and blue design on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose (perf faults), tied by 1862 Philadelphia, Pa. cds, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $100

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Lot 916    

Flag waving right. Small red & blue engraved patriotic design, on cover franked with 1857 3¢ dull red tied by "New York, Jun 8" cds and grid duplex, stamp with small nick at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, a truly rare patriotic design.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 917    

Flag waving right. Red and blue design, on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, matching "Hudson, O., Nov 15" cds, Very Fine (no photo).
Scott No. 65    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $46

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Lot 918    

Flag with eagle. Red and blue allover patriotic design, on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Harpers Ferry, Va., Nov 28" cds, small stamp and cover faults, Fine, a scarce and elusive design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $575

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Lot 919    

Flags, Jeff Davis - Traitor. 38 different unused patriotics, skull and crossbones flag designs including "J.D. - His Marque", "The Real Secession Flag" and other allegories, colored "A.L. - His Marque" flags, Very Fine overall.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $500

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Lot 920    

Liberty and flag. Red and blue patriotic design on cover to Washington, D.C., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red + 1¢ blue, type V tied by grid cancels, matching Philadelphia, Pa. octagon date stamp alongside, Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 24+26    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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