August Internet Auction

Col. Birney, Col. Baxter, Col. Gosline, bicolor overall design with "Our Zouaves" imprint below oval portraits, on cover bearing faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C., Dec 21, 1862" cds to Elymra N.Y.; minor edge faults, Very Fine appearance, ex-Bischel, Milgram .

Bischel No. 812   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Col. Ellsworth "Union Now & For Ever", blue portrait patriotic with Gibson imprint on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small nick, tied by prison bar grid, matching "Columbus O. Jun 23" cds to East Townsend Oh.; stained, reduced at right, Fine.

Walcott No. 411   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

William Henry Harrison, red portrait design with verse on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by dotted square grid, matching "bold "Cambridge O. Nov 23, 1861" cds obliterates Harrison addressed to James Kirkwood, Company B, 15 O. Regiment, endorsed "Please forward to Camp"; flaws and staining, Fine and unusual with Harrison obliterated by postmaster.

Walcott No. 126 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

Col. Wm. D. Lewis, Jr., 110th Regiment, P.V., portrait patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C., Sep 30" cds to Mapleton Depot Pa., Very Fine and rare unlisted design, ex-Bischel, Milgram .

Bischel No. 906   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

General McClellan, purple patriotic design showing portrait framed by draped flags and eagle, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (54) tied by "Duncannon, Pa. Apl 23" cds to New York City; some cover wrinkling, couple small top edge tears, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Gen. McClellan, portrait in oval with flags, cannons and shield in red and blue, 3c rose (65) tied by indistinct cds (probably Washington DC), additional manuscript "Due 3" to Whitehall NY, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

General McClellan and General Halleck, overall red and blue patriotic design showing the U.S. Capitol, flap with Union Stationery Depot flap imprint on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and three 3¢ rose (65) singles, one faulty, matching manuscript "Zimsburgh, Ind. Feb 26" postmark to Grays Harbor, Washington Territory; reduced at right, Fine and rare patriotic design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Gen. McClellan, red and blue portrait in "Liberty & Union" patriotic border design, J. Magee flap imprint, on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small tear at left, tied by "Perryville, Md., Mar 5" cds to Whites Corner N.Y.; reduced at right, Very Fine.

Bischel No. 645   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

General McClellan and His Staff, green and black overall design on cover bearing 3¢ pink (64) , faulty, tied by "Washington, D.C., Oct 6, 1861" cds to Elmira N.Y.; cover faulty with repairs, Fine appearance; with 1989 A.P.S. certificate.

Bischel No. 548   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Gen McClellan, Commander of the Federal Forces on the Potomac, blind embossed patriotic design showing McClellan with Flag on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Mar 28, 1863" cds to Friendship N.Y., flaps red and blue edged; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

General George McClellan, red and blue portrait patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) , trimmed, tied by bold blue "Blaitmore Md. Dec 15" cds with red ms. to Kalamazoo County, Michigan; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

McClellan Grapes and Stanton's Pills, patriotic design showing shells and bombs on orange buff cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by "Miamiville O. Feb 26" cds to Warrensville, Ohio; reduced and reinforced, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

General McDowell, portrait design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target handstamp, matching "New Orleans, La., Jun 24, 1863" cds to Auburn N.Y., endorsed "In hastye" and "in care of Mr. S. Lester, N.Y."; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and rare patriotic design.

Bischel No. 922   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Major-General Siegel, black bust patriotic design on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , some scissor trimmed perfs at right, ms. cancel with matching manuscript " London Ky. 22 Aprl 1862 " town postmark to Salyerville Ky.; cover with some soiling and small corner repair at bottom left, F.-V.F.

Bischel No. unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

George Washington, blue full body patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Brattleboro, Vt. Oct 20" cds to Richville Vt.; small flaws, reduced at edges, Fine appearance.

Bischel No. 93 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

George Washington "Spirit of 76", gray patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Bellefontaine O. Jan 1, 1863" cds on amber cover to Camp Chase, Ohio , addressed to John W. Clemens, Major Zin in care of Capt Moon; stained and reduced at right, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Maj. Gen. Wool, blue portrait with allegorical border and eagle design, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Nov 22" cds to Portland, Me.; light vertical cover fold, reduced slightly at left, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Bischel .

Bischel No. 992   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

"Lieut. Worden of the Monitor", reddish violet portrait patriotic design with Wells flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by ms. "1863", matching "Woodbury (Vt.), June 5" postmark to Williamstown, Vt.; faults and minor repairs, Fine and scarce design, ex-Milgram .

Bischel No. 994   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Lieut. Worden survived the sinking of the Monitor and later served in various capacities, including USS Montauck, USS United States, Naval Academy and European Squadron, serving from 1832-86 and retiring as Rear Admiral.