Lot
1726 
Griersons Raid through Mississippi, all-over multicolor handpainted Magnus patriotic design on reverse of cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, small faults, tied by "Sandy Hook Md Feb 8" cds to Glenville Md., original handpainted Magnus lettersheet showing Gen. Mansfield with two soldiers datelined "Camp MD Heights, Feb 7th 1864" from a soldier writing home saying he will be coming home soon; corner fault, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A REMARKABLE MAGNUS PATRIOTIC USAGE FROM CAMP MARYLAND.
Realized: $1,400
Lot
1727
Illustrated History of "The Stars and Stripes", red white and blue flag patriotic design with A. Kingsbury imprint on cover to Farmington Me. bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), small scissor cut, tied by large Boston paid cancel, red "Boston Mass Sep 11" origin cds; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., ex-Graham. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1728
Jeff. Davis in Suspense, Long May He Wave, multicolor patriotic design showing Hanging Jefferson Davis with snake and "Southern Eagle" on cover addressed to North Liberty Ind., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, Hy Blowne, Maj. 29 Reg, Ind Vol" at left, Louisville large blue "Due 3" handstamp; reduced at right, Fine, a very desirable design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $725
Lot
1729
John C. Fremont, elaborate design featuring a three-quarter portrait along with scenes of exploration and Indian fighting in the West, with John Andrew artist credit plus "J. E. Tilton, Salem" imprint, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, red Massachusetts town cds at top; cover tear at top center, otherwise Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
Lot
1730
Lady Liberty and Flag, red, white and blue patriotic design with design "W. Macknitz, St. Louis" and "W.E. Foote. Printer. St. Louis" imprints, on cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Carrollton Ill. Jun 13" cds to Kirkwood Mo.; repaired edge nick, F.-V.F., a rare design with these imprints, ex Bischel. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
1731
Liberty with Sword and Scale, red and blue design with "Massachusetts Thirteen Regiment Rifles." imprint in black, blue and bronze, in cover frank with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Williamsport, Md., Dec 9" cds; few small cover tears at right, Very Fine, a scarce regimental patriotic. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $85
Lot
1732
Life Scene in Camp, illustrated design depicting soldiers on cover addressed to Adams P.O., Oh., bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Danville Ky Feb 5 1863" cds, accompanied by matching enclosure with "Battle at Mill Springs" patriotic design and datelined "Danville Ky. Feb. 4th 1863"; reduced at right and edge wear affecting 3¢, Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375
Lot
1733
Lincoln Mourning, mourning bordered portrait with "We Cherish His Memory." above, additional manuscript "Thats so and more to" sender's sentiment around border, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork with red "Boston, Mass., Jun 15" cds alongside, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65. Milgram No. AL-370 Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot
1734
Lion, Mule, and Conf. Gen. Price, patriotic design with three-line verse below caricature and "Strayed" slogan, bearing 1857, 3¢ dull rose tied by bold blue grid duplexed with "Cincinnati O. Aug 7" cds on cover to Ithica, Mich.; reduced at right partially under corner of stamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
1735
Maj. Gen. McClellan, The War For the Union, blue patriotic design with Reagles & Co. imprint on cover to Ashburnham Mass. with "J. B. D., Sept. 18" two-line postmark and matching small "Paid" straightline rating handstamp; barely reduced at right, Very Fine, a scarce General Banks Division use. Estimate $200 - 300.