August Internet Auction

"To the end of Rebellion" Flag and Zouave, patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Williamsport Md. Dec 11" cds to Pontiac Ill.; partial flap and some tallying, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Girl I Left Behind Me, red and blue portrait design with verse at top, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Cincinnati O. Apr 1" cds duplex with circular grid cancel to Wetmore, Ohio; faults, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Our Countries Defenders", violet patriotic design of mounted Cavalry Officer with sword drawn, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , s.e., small flaws, tied by "Washington, D.C., Mar 18, 1862" cds to Providence R.I.; top edge tear and reduced at right, F.-V.F., ex-Milgram .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Rally, Boys.", violet soldier and flag patriotic design with verse below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular grid cancel, matching "Clarington O. 17 Mar" cds with ms "62" to Knightstown, Ind; horizontal file fold, reduced at left and right, F.-V.F. and scarce Civil War patriotic design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Sailor and Flag, red and blue patriotic design with "Our flag shall be respected…" verse on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by sharp prison bar cancel duplexed with "Columbus O. Jul 8" cds to Mansfield, Ohio; light toning, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Sailor and Flag "Our Flag is there!", red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) s.e., tied by "Bridgeport O. May 15" cds to Camp Jackson , Columbus, Ohio, forwarded with "Columbus O., May 16" cds and ms. " Fr 3 " cent due rating; reduced at right, Fine patriotic in search of soldier.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Camp Jackson was a Northern military training base during the American Civil War.

Soldier holding Sword holding Flag "By the Eternal, It shall wave.", red and blue patriotic design with slogan and Mumford imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Miamiville O. Nov 8" cds to Rascal, Ohio, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Soldier Leaving Home, red and blue design showing Soldier and the Girl he Left Behind with "J.G. Wells" imprint on flap of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular geometric to Gorham, Maine; reduced at left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Soldier Raising Flag, blue design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "New Egypt, N.J. Jun 17" cds addressed simply to Emilys Town; faulty, Fine and exceptionally rare negro patriotic design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Soldier with Sword holding Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) s.e. tied by "Zanesville O., May 31" cds to Morgan, Ohio; wear and reduced at right, with original Flag patriotic lettersheet datelined " Camp Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, May 28th 1861 " mentioning " …Dearest one our Company & Regts. are going of this morning at 10 oclock. we will 1st go to Columbus and there get our Uniforms & Arms and where they will put us then God knows… ", Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Soldier, Flag and Cannon, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 10¢ green, type V (35) tied by bold "Ledyard Ct., Sept 17" cds to Onisbo Cal.; reduced slightly at left, some cover edge toning, F.-V.F. and rare transcontinental Civil War usage, ex-Milgram .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

"Success to our Cavalry", violet design of mounted officer with sword drawn in oval with ornate frame, on cover bearing 3¢ pink (64) , couple nibbed perfs, tied by "Washington, D.C., Nov 10" cds to Buena Vista Pa.; slight cover soiling and wear, couple pen blue pen notes, F.-V.F. and scarce unlisted design, ex-Milgram .

Bischel No. 3485 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"Thinking of home.", blue patriotic design of sentry resting on his rifle, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , pulled perf, tied by "Washington D.C., Jun 29, 1862" cds to Holland N.Y.; slight cover reduction at right, otherwise Very Fine., otherwise Very Fine, ex-Bischel, Milgrm .

Bischel No. 3434   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Vermont Soldier, blue patriotic design showing Solider holding Rifle with "When our country was all confusion, Vermont Boys came to the conclusion, That down to Washington they would go…" verse bearing 3¢ rose (65) corner flaw, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 14" cds to Moretown Vt.; reduced slightly at left and minor tone spot, F.-V.F. and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Western Department", overall blue illustrated design showing Calvary soldier writing letter on barrel, on cover with manuscript "Soldiers Letter" endorsement and "New Rumley O. Nov 14" cds (updated in ms. to "15") with ms. " Due 3 " rating to Cadiz, Ohio; some edge wear and soiling, reduced at left, F.-V.F. and rare unlisted design, only two recorded used examples .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The Young Volunteer "Bully for You", red and blue Revolutionary War Soldier and Flag patriotic design with Gates imprint on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Miamiville O. Aug 24" cds to Huntington, Ohio; flaws, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Zouave holding Flag "Forward!", miss-registered red and blue patriotic design showing Zouave standing on fallen CSA Flag on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by manuscript "X", matching ms. "Kansas O., Dec 3 /61" postmark to Potter, N.Y., accompanied by embossed flag patriotic lettersheet datelined "Kansas, December 2nd" to a friend back home remembering old times and religious matters; cover reduced slightly at left, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Kansas, Ohio post office opened January 10, 1861.