July Internet Auction

Maj. Gen'l John C. Fremont, red and blue patriotic design showing Fremont and draped Flag, Gates imprint, on cover endorsed "Camp Mc Arthur, Birds Point, Aug 28 1861", entered mails with "Cairo Ill. Aug 30, 1861" cds and "Paid 3" rating handstamp to Mission Ill.; mended cover tear at left and small top edge nick, reduced slightly at top, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Maj. Gen. McClellan, overall blue portrait patriotic design with Reagles flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by partial blue "Cumberland Ind. Aug 10" cds to Smith Mills Pa., pencil "Aug 10, 1861" dating on reverse; flap tear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

General George B. McClellan, portrait patriotic design surrounded flag shield and eagle on cover entering mails with "Cairo, Ill. May 20, 1863" backstamp to Saltilloville Ind., sent to the Dead Letter Office as unpaid letter, bold "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Dpt." double-oval backstamp along with partial "Soldier Letter" oval and "Due 3" in circle handstamps; flaws with wear and soiling, Fine and scarce Dead Letter Office Soldier's Letter, ex-Wegner .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Cover entered mails at Cairo Ill., sent to Dead Letter Office.

McClellan, The Napoleon of America, red and blue patriotic design showing McClellan with Sword mounted on Horse on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair tied by partial blue Mar. 16th New York town cds to Cuba N.Y.; some edge wear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore Md., Garrisoned by 8th N.Y. Artillery, patriotic design showing Fort Federal Hill and verse below on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), pen cancel and tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Feb 28" cds to Pekin N.Y.; slightly rough opening and reduced slightly at right, 3¢ crease, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The Great Naval Battle Ericsson's Monitor, and the Merrimac, March 9th, 1862, violet battle scene design with Wells flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by two bold strikes of four-ring cancel, matching two strikes of "Heuvelton N.Y. Oct 14" oval postmark to North Troy Vt.; upper left corner mend, edge wear, F.-V.F. appearance and excellent patriotic design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Heuvelton, a hamlet 7 miles from Ogdensburg, which is on the St. Lawrence River.

View of the Capitol at Washington, large patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Young America, Min. Nov 1" cds to Xenia, Ohio; reduced at right, left edge tear, Fine appearance, a scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

5th Corps - 1st Division, red Maltese Cross regimental patriotic design, Clagston flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Oct 25" cds to Brookfield N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, edge wear.

Walcott No. 1539   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

5th Corps - 2d Division, blue Maltese cross patriotic design with Clagston flap imprint on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , perf flaw, tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Washington D.C., Jan 31, 1863" cds to Marathon N.Y., F.-V.F. and scarce regimental design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Fourth Regiment N.H. Volunteers, "The Union - It Must be Preserved", regimental patriotic showing soldiers and state seal on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by open grid cancel, matching "Beaufort S.C. Feb 25, 1862" cds to West Swanzey N.H., receipt docketing; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Walcott No. 1375 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

Jeff. Davis, His Marque., Skull & Crossbones in black flag on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), two singles, tied by "Detroit, Mich. May 14, 1861" duplex on cover front to New York City; refolded, heavy vertical crease, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Sailor, Eagle and Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover with " C.H. Van Wyck " member of congress free frank to Belleville N.J.; edge wear, reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue., red and blue patriotic design showing Sailors and Patriotics cheering with Flag on cover with "G. Marston, M.C." free frank to Cornish Flat N.H.; reduced at right and small corner tear, F.-V.F. and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The War for the Union, red and blue patriotic showing General McClellan and his troops, verse "Stand by me, I'll stand by you." Gen. McClellan with ms. "he is played out" embellishment, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), corner repair, tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Nov 18" cds to South Byron N.Y.; reduced at right.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The Flag of our Union Forever, red and blue design showing Shield surrounded by Flags on yellow cover endorsed "Official Business" and ms. " Aurelius N.Y. March 5 " postmark to Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington D.C.; reduced at right, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Flag with "Union and the Constitution" Banner, red and blue patriotic design with "If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot.' John A. Dix" verse on amber cover free franked "R.B. Van Valkenburgh" with blue "Elmira N.Y. May 15, 1861" cds and "Free" rating handstamp to Brockport N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh (1821-1888) was a United States representative from New York (1861-65), officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and subsequent U.S. Minister to Japan (1867-69).

The War for the Union, red and blue patriotic design showing Globe and Flag and "Our Country, and our Union" caption on buff cover with postmaster free frank to the Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington D.C.; bit of flap missing, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"The Constitution and the Laws", patriotic flag and eagle design on cover with "Cairo, Ill. Apr 5, 1862" cds and matching "Due 3" circular handstamp for solder's letter to Tranquility Oh., endorsed by major, accompanied by matching "February the 14th 1862" patriotic letterhead enclosure from Union Army Solder to his brother and sister back home with interesting content discussing his health, camp conditions, deather of a fellow soldier "caused by drinking", plus Union victory at Roanoke Island, the fall of Fort Hatteras and the evacuation of Bowling Green Ky., etc; cover reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce patriotic pair.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"Liberty and Union! Now and Forever," and "Rose of Washington", red and blue labels on front and reverse of Rose patriotic design cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct town cds to Belmont, Southern Kansas; small flaws and light soiling, Fine and unique label use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"That Reminds Me", advertising sticker on red and blue edged patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 17, 1861" cds to Gilmer Ill.; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and unusual.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Civil War Used Patriotics Group, balance of 45 covers plus a couple unused, note some scarce designs including Flags, Fort Sumpter, Lady Liberty, George Washington in Shield, "The Girl I left Behind Me", Regimental, Magnus "For the Union, Pennsylvania" hand-painted but stamp added; mixed rough condition with a few having stamps added, Fine group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750 - 1,000.

Magnus Patriotics Unused Group, group of 15 including three handpainted designs, rest mostly bronze designs, note some battle scenes, McClellan portraits, etc.; bronze mostly with mounting stains on backs, F.-V.F. and scarce group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.