Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 1984    

"A Rebel Attack on Pickin's., blue patriotic caricature design showing skeletal soldier eating on orange cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by open circular grids to Haughlinstown Pa., matching "Harrisburgh Oct" cds; reduced slightly at bottom and some backside faults, Very Fine and scarce, One of only two recorded used examples of this patriotic design., ex-Bischel.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1985    

Abraham Lincoln Mourning, black frame portrait with captions "The Nation Mourns" and "Its Chief Has Fallen.", franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by geometric cork handstamp, matching "Cheshire, Ct., May 17" cds; minor cover edge wear, Very Fine. Milgram No. AL-372.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $800

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Lot 1986    

Battlefield Aid, red and blue design showing Lady and Fallen Zouave Soldier, on cover to Farmington, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov 24" cds; minor stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Bleuler.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $95

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Lot 1987    

Benton and Jefferson Barracks Collection, small collection of 12 covers and cards including Patriotic cover depicting Barracks (Walcott 786), some Jefferson Barracks usages into 20th century, etc.; mixed condition, Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 1988    

Benton Barracks, St. Louis Mo. (Walcott 786), large design showing barracks, bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "St. Louis Mo. Apr 24" cds, addressed to Hastings Minn., flap with "Union Store, Parson & Co., Dealers in Union and Military Goods" return address; edge wear and small edge tear, Fine and rare design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1989    

Benton Barracks, St. Louis Mo. (Walcott 787), large design showing barracks and soldiers, bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "St. Louis Mo. May 20" duplex, addressed to Fond de Lac Wisc.; reduced slightly at right barely affecting 3¢, Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1990    

Col. E. E. Ellsworth, N.Y. Fire Zouaves, black mourning portrait patriotic design with J. M. Whittemore & Co. Boston imprint on cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by circular grid cancel to Laurence Mass., matching "Lewiston Me. Jul 15" cds; reduced slightly at right affecting 3¢, Fine, One of only two recorded used examples of this patriotic design.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $625

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Lot 1991    

Design For a New Coin of the C.S.A. "Owe Ever, Pay Never", design in blue in shape of coin with "50 Cents" denomination, on buff cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Buffalo N.Y. Sep 23 1861" duplex to Chulasky Pa.; cover faulty at right, Fine, The only recorded used example of this interesting design., ex-Bischel.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $575

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Lot 1992    

Eagle & Shields With "Union", L-2451, franked with a 3¢ rose tied by blurry Washington, D.C. cds, Very Fine, ex-Walcott; with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $135

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Lot 1993    

Ellsworth - Martyr of the Union, beautiful hand-watercolored patriotic design showing Ellsworth portrait and two-line slogan on cover to Winville, N.Y., bearing 1861, 3¢ rose cancelled by four-rings cancel and matching partial strike of balloon-style cds; some wear and small flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $115

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