September Internet Auction

80th Colored Infantry, Shreveport, Louisiana, addressed to Captain on amber cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (73), tied by negative encircled "X" cancels duplexed with "Calais Me. Jan 17" cds, reduced at left, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The 80th United States Colored Infantry Regiment was an African-American unit of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. It was organized from the 8th Corps d'Afrique Infantry and attached to the Port Hudson garrison in Louisiana. The 80th Colored Infantry Regiment operated throughout Louisiana until 1866, when the troops scouted in Texas until the men mustered out in March 1867.

The Adams Express Co., Boston, Jun 15, company cds on red and blue Flag Waving Right, "The Union, It Must Be Preserved" (Weiss F-L-43) patriotic cover addressed to soldier John M Phillips, Co. D, 12th Regiment M.V.M, Fort Warren, Boston Harbor ; worn with top flap missing and repairs at the top, Fine appearance, ex-Bischel .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750 - 1,000.

Banks Division, Sept 22, blue cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Walnut Hills, Ohio; small bottom edge mend, Very Fine appearance, ex-Drews .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New-Hampshire Union Volunteer Company, Concord N.H., corner card imprint on orange cover bearing 2¢ black (73) s.e., tied by circular grid cancel to Newbury N.H., Very Fine and rare Black Jack Civil War use.

Scott No. 73   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

The Union Volunteer Company offering cash for substitutes in addition to the government bounty.