August Internet Auction

Eagle and Shield, patriotic label (sim. Walcott 2428 var. Weiss E-R-13 var.) on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Ill." cds to Cottage N.Y., pencil notation "sent from a Northern soldier in Mississippi", patriotic labels on the reverse, Fine and unusual.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Eagle with American Flag and Navy Ship, beautiful patriotic design with Union Stationery Depot flap imprint on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) , small flaws, matching ms. " Centre Belpre, Sept 8 " postmark to Charleston, Illinois; reduced at right with small edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and wonderful design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Shield with Starred Circular Frame, small crude red and blue design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), nick at bottom, tied by grid cancel, matching partial "New Bedford Mas. Oct 16" cds to soldier in Co. K. 21st Regiment Mass. Vol., Annapolis Md., care of Capt. Washburn; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., a rare design not present in Walcott .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"Death to Traitors" Cannon and Flag, patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blood red "Miamiville, Ohio, May 11" cds to Wellsville, Ohio; edge tears and cut, no flap, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"The Loyal States Will Have No Compromise With Traitors, Treason and Treachery.", red and blue soldier, flag and cannon patriotic design with Magee imprint at left on cover with manuscript soldier's endorsement, "Harrisburgh Pa. Oct 14, 1861" cds and boxed "Held for Postage" handstamp, second "Harrisburgh Pa. Oct 21, 1861" cds with matching "Due 3" oval handstamp to Dushore Pa.; some edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F. and uncommon Civil War patriotic design, ex-Milgram .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.