Sale 29: The Confederate Sale

Lot 3030    

Liberty & Flag, multicolored Magnus style patriotic design on cover to Providence, R.I., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) tied by Alexandria, Va. cds; cover with couple tiny edge tears at top and stamp with small defects from overlapping cover, Fine, a rare design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 3031    

Liberty and Union Forever, red and blue border design, on local drop cover franked with 1863, 2¢ black tied by Philadelphia, Pa. cds; cover fly specking, Fine, a scarce usage; with 1998 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $130

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Lot 3032    

Long May It Wave, red and blue flag & soldier design on cover to Chinese Camp, Cal., franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V + 3¢ dull red, single and pair tied by "Irwin's Station, Pa., June 17" cds's; middle 3¢ stamp with natural wrinkle, Very Fine.
Scott No. 24+26    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3033    

Magnus "Secesh Chain", complete set of 30 subjects with each portrait surrounded by a "chain". Only about a half-dozen complete sets are known to exist and it was believed by former owner George Malpass to be the only one in full color, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $2,500

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Lot 3034    

Major General Buell, J. Gates portrait design on cover "Forwarded to US Hospital No. 2, Nashville, Tenn", bold "Pleasent Valley, O., Jul 10" cds, light edge wear and soiling, with original enclosure with content …had sold his farm to a Pennsylvania Oil Company for thirty-five thousand dollars…they have more money than they known what to do with., F.-V.F., an extremely rare patriotic design. Walcott No. unlisted.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $210

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Lot 3035    

Male Figures, 10 covers; designs including soldier & flag, Zouaves, sailor & flag, soldier & cannon, "To Richmond", etc., including handcarried, unpaid soldier letter and free frank usages; condition mixed, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 3036    

McClellan, portrait design on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target cancel, matching "Catlettsburg, Ky., Apr 10" cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $280

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Lot 3037    

Movement of the Army from Washington to Richmond, allover bronze Magnus patriotic design on cover to Massachusetts, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C., Sep 5, 1862" cds, minor cover edge repairs, F.-V.F., ex Bischel. Walcott No. 726.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $575

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Lot 3038    

One Nation - One Govenment, red and blue union states in arch design with eagle and flag allegories, on cover franked with grid canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, matching "Hummelstown, Pa., Nov. 30" cds at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $270

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Lot 3039    

Patriotic Cover Balance, 6 covers; includes Kimmel style eagle & flag, soldier and cannon, Fortress Monroe allover view, bronze Magnus dual view, Liberty riding eagle and a flag on globe design on stampless cover to England; condition mixed, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $675

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