Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 2042    

Winfield Scott, portrait design with flag and eagle motifs and "The Right Man in the Right Place" slogan, on cover Nantucket, Mass., franked with 1861, 1¢ blue + 3¢ rose tied by "New York, Nov 11" cds and target duplex; 1¢ with couple nibbed perfs and partial backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce carrier usage on a patriotic cover.
Scott No. 63+65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2043    

Winfield Scott, portrait design with "Lieut: Gen: Scott" caption and Magee imprint at left, on cover to McAlisterville, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, two strikes of "Old Point Comfort, Va., Mar 30" cds with one over face of portrait, 1863 docketing on reverse; light cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Walcott.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $230

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Lot 2044    

Winfield Scott, blue portrait design with "Lieut. Gen'l Winfield Scott." caption below, on cover to Rossville, Ind., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by blue circle of wedges cancel, matching "Carrolton, Ky., Nov 12" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2045    

Winfield Scott, red and blue portrait design with flag and eagle motifs and "The Right Man in the Right Place" slogan and Bloom & Smith - N.Y. imprint below, on fresh cover addressed to Postmaster in Boston with manuscript "P.O.B.", "Bradford, Ms., Apr 5" cds and three strikes of boxed "Free" handstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2046    

Winfield Scott, red and blue portrait in circle of states design with slogan, on cover to Warwick, Mass., manuscript "Wm Edwards MC" free frank and "Washington D.C., Aug 2, 1861" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $65

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Lot 2047    

Winfield Scott, allover blue shaded portrait design with "The War for the Union" slogan, on cover to Leroy, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Washington, D.C., Apr 25, 1863" cds; stamp with some minor perf toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 2048    

Winfield Scott & Flags, red and blue design on small cover addressed to Vermont regiment in Washington D.C., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by neat "West Randolph, Vt., Jan 8" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2049    

(Winfield Scott) Jeff and Scott Dogs, blue caricature design with J. Wells imprint below, on cover to Bells Calvary regimental address in Pilot Knob, Mo., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Plano, Ill., Jun 12" cds rim with full strike alongside; minor cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $60

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Lot 2050    

(Winfield Scott) Lieut. Genr. W. Scott, dual portrait and eagle design with Hunckel & Son imprint, on cover to Rumford, Me., franked with large margin 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Oct 13" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $75

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Lot 2051    

"You Cant Come In, Jeff.", slogan and patriotic design depicting weasel on circa 1861 cover with "G.B.D., Sep. 24" two-line (type A) postmark and matching small "Paid" handstamp, addressed to Medway Mass.; opened tears, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

General Banks Division (GBD) was applied to covers at Division Headquarters of Major General Nathaniel Banks in Virginia and Maryland, Sep. 1861 - Nov. 1862.

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