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Prisoner of War Covers - Northern Prisons

Lots 2017-2026 Lots 2027-2036 Lots 2037-2046 Lots 2047-2049

Lot 2027    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, O. Prison Fund Account, ledger sheet entitled "Abstract of Expenditures on account of Prison Fund for Sept 1864 by Capt N. Ellmaker C.S. Johnsons Island", second of two sheets, signed by Capt Ellmaker and examined and approved by Col. Chas. W. Hill, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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Lot 2028    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., Prisoner cover addressed to Clinton, N.C., with clear strike of "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island. O., Examined G.S.B." oval handstamp and routing endorsement, "For Flag of Truce/Via Fort Monroe", franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) indistinct target cancel with "Sandusky, O./Feb. 8, 1865" cds alongside in combination with Richmond cds and matching "Due 10" straight line handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2029    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., Prisoner cover addressed to North Carolina with manuscript Censor's initials "Ex FWR" (Pvt. Frank W. Rittman) and routing endorsement, "For Flag of Truce Boat/Via Old Pt, Comfort/ Care of Genl. Comdg Dept. of Va. & N.C.", franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose cancelled by target with "Sandusky, O./Sep. 16, '64" double circle alongside in combination with Richmond, Va./Sep. 28 cds and matching "10" rate handstamp, endorsed at top, "From W. Stovall, Prisoner of War", Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2030    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., incoming cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Cincinnati, O., Jun 6" cds and grid duplex, addressed to prisoner Lieut. J.B. Mitchell, reverse with full bold oval "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island, O., Examined, G.S.B." handstamp (examiner George S. Brown), Very Fine.
Scott No. U.S. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $145

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Lot 2031    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., 1863 cover from prisoner W.J. Bishop addressed to Bexar, Ala., franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue grid handstamp and Sandusky, O. cds, manuscript "by way of Fortress Monroe by flag of Truce Boat" endorsement, clear "Richmond, Va., Sep 25" cds and straight line Due 10 handstamp, manuscript "Examined D.S. Alexander" endorsement (examiner DeAlva S. Alexander); light cover stains and missing backflap, F.-V.F., a rare flag of truce usage.
Scott No. U.S. 65    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

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Lot 2032    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., cover from Wilkins Stovall addressed to Sassafras Fork, N.C., franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky, O., Aug 27, 64" cds and target duplex, manuscript "For flag of truce boat via Old Point Comfort" at bottom left, stamp additionally tied by "Richmond, Va., Sep 16" cds with matching "10" rate handstamp, manuscript "Ex FWR" examiner endorsement (examiner Pvt. Frank W. Rittman); some staining, Fine, a rare flag of truce usage.
Scott No. U.S. 65    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 2033    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., 1864 cover from prisoner Jas. Spence to Mobile, Ala., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky, O., Sep 5" cds and target duplex, manuscript "Flag of Truce via Fortress Monroe" routing endorsement, "Richmond, Va., Sep 29" cds and two strikes of "10" rate handstamp, manuscript "Ex TOC" endorsement at top (examiner Theodore O. Castle); some cover wear and slight reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Scott No. U.S. 65    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 2034    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., incoming cover to Capt. Wm. J. Robinson, franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Nashville, Ten., Nov 13, 64" cds and target duplex, reverse with oval "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island, O., Examined, TOC" handstamp (examiner Theodore O. Castle); small part of backflap missing, Very Fine.
Scott No. U.S. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $145

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Lot 2035    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., Prisoner's Letter, Johnson's Island, O., Examined, TOC" oval handstamp on cover to Baltimore franked with U.S. 3¢ rose tied Sandusky O. target duplex, Nov 30, '64; Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2036    

Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O., Prisoner's Letter, Johnson's Island, O., Examined, GAR oval handstamp on cover to Nashville, Tenn. franked with U.S. 3¢ rose tied Sandusky O. target duplex, Nov 30, '64; Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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