February Internet

The Battle of Hampton Roads, red and blue patriotic design showing Monitor and Merrimack naval battle scene, eagle and flags on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , faulty at top, tied by grid cancel, matching "De Ruyter, N.Y. Jan 25" cds to Alexandria Va.; some wear and soiling, reduced slightly at right, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, red and blue patriotic design showing the Battle of Hampton Roads on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small flaws, tied by manuscript "Brookfield Pa. Mar 26" postmark to Maple Ridge Pa.; cover reduced at right and small top left corner mend, Fine and desirable Naval patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Battle Scene with Officer Leading Troops, black "We are coming Father Abraham…" verse and large design of Army on the march, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue grid duplexed with "Louisville, Ky. Oct 2, 1862" cds to West Lodi, Ohio, slightly reduced at right, couple light tone spots, F.-V.F.

Walcott No. 735   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"The House that Uncle Sam Built", large red patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 27" cds to Waterville Vt.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and lovely patriotic.

Walcott No. 643   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

The Nation's Defense, purple cannon wagon train patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Annapolis Md. 1862" cds to New Haven N.Y.; flaws and stains, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"Our Army and Navy Forever", blue verse below red and blue patriotic design showing "Man-O-War", Flags, Eagle and shield on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Fredrickstown, Md. July 14" cds to Waitsfield, Vermont; additional same design in blue only inside; nicked at top, F.-V.F. and attractive.

Walcott No. 634   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Sentry, Flag and Naval Steamship, red and blue patriotic in ornate circular frame with verse below "O! Flag of my heart" on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "New York, Jul 28, 1862" cds to Fitchburg Mass., additional stencil return address "Daniel P. Gladding Band 4th Regt R.I. V." on reverse; 3¢ small flaws, Very Fine and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"The Soldier's Dream of Home", red verse and patriotic design wit Gates imprint on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) s.e., matching manuscript "Bowersville, O. Jan 17" postmark to Illinois; trivial scattered tone spots, F.-V.F. and attractive, ex-Milgram ; with 2015 P.F. certificate.

Walcott No. 864   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"The War for the Union" Battle Scene, verse in red, red and blue patriotic design showing Zouaves charging with flag, on cover bearing faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Alexandria Va. May 18" cds to Trenton N.J.; small flaws and reduced st right, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Washington Monument, Baltimore Md., red boxed patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold blue "Baltimore, Md. Jul 23" cds to South Noridgewalk, Me.; reduced at left, edge wear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.