February Internet

Uncle Sam and Jeff Davis "The Flag of the Confederacy", red flag design showing Uncle Sam kicking Jeff Davis, manuscript " Harpes Ferry, Va. July 25th " postmark and " Paid 3 " rating to New York City; mended bottom edge, Fine appearance, a scarce Civil War design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Why Don't You Take It", dog caricature patriotic design of Scott and Davis on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , perf flaws, tied by partial Washington D.C. cds to Gaysville, Vermont; cover wrinkling, F.-V.F.

Walcott No. 929   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"Why don't you take it?", caricature patriotic design showing "Old General" Bulldog scaring off Confederate Greyhound with F.T. Beard and James Gates imprints on yellow cover with General Banks Division "G.B.D., Sep. 26" two-line postmark and "Paid" rating handstamp to Rowley Mass.; reduced at left, Fine and scarce.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Young America off for the War, red patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , creased, tied by "New-York, Jun 23, 1862" duplex to North Brookfield Mass.; cover tears and wrinkling, Fine and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.