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Sale 47: The Westpex Sale

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Union Patriotic Covers (Balance Lots)

Lots 1713-1722 Lots 1723-1732 Lots 1733-1742 Lots 1743-1747

Lot 1713    

Caricatures, extensive group of approximately 200 unused patriotic covers; the array of mostly humorous designs, maker imprints include D. Murphy's Son, S.C. Upham, A.S. Robinson, John G. Wells, Wm. Ridenburgh, J. Gates, Magee, Jas. Gates, Stimson & Co., Mumford & Co., etc.; little duplication, condition varied, generally Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 1714    

Civil War Patriotics, group of 33 different, including 4 rare Magnus uncolored camp scenes VF & clean; also variety of other designs including Jeff Davis portrait, flags, allegory, caricature, etc; condition F-VF, worth a close examination, please inspect (no photo).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1715    

Civil War Patriotics, 1861-1865, about 90 patriotics, most with illustrations, some with red & blue edging on reverse, quite a few embossed designs; including some letters; most covers with minor to major faults, still very interesting group, please inspect (no photo).
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 1716    

Eagle & Flag, well over 150 unused patriotic covers; wide range of design types, slogans, verses, etc., includes allover & bordered designs, "Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon", maker imprints including J. Magee and Hoffman & Knickerbocker; condition varied with a little duplication to be expected, Very Fine overall.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $800

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Lot 1717    

Flags, over 200 unused patriotic covers; vast array of design types, border and allover designs including a few better C.S.A. design types, various slogans and verses, "Illustrated History of The Stars and Stripes", maker imprints include D.B. Cooke & Co., J.M. Whitmore & Co., J. Magee, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 1718    

Flags, set of 78 unused covers showing various handcolored country flags of the world, each with Alfred S. Robinson imprint at left; some with light toning and a few edge flaws, still Very Fine overall, a very scarce group.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1719    

The Loyal States, complete set of 24 different patriotic designs on 38 covers in various colors, including Missouri, Reagles imprint on reverse; some minor toning affectng a few, a Very Fine set.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 1720    

(Magnus) Arms of the United States, group of 77 unused Magnus patriotic covers showing various state arms; includes the Great Seal and "Union" states missing only Utah, including 8 of the "Rebel" states, mostly in black with some handcolored; duplication, toning and some backflap faults, a Very Fine group.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $700

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Lot 1721    

(Magnus) Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, Va., complete numbered series set of 15 unused Magnus patriotic view covers, in bronze and in black (30 covers); some toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1722    

(Magnus) Female Designs, group of 63 unused Magnus patriotic covers; range of allegorical designs including a few dual panel, many handcolored with others in black, green, purple and bronze; some toning and soiling, duplication mostly in colors, F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $650

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