Sale 5011 July 25, 2026

July Internet Auction

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Lots 559—560

Civil War Postal History

  • Lot 559

    U.S. Military Telegraph, Department of the Ohio, circa Feb. 1862 orange imprint cover with " 50¢ " rating addressed to Robt. M. Griffin, 1st Lt. Co. L., 1st Ky Cav., pencil "Filed by AHH, Louisville Ky." at left, F.-V.F., ex-Kramer .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

    First Lt. Robert M. Griffin enlisted September 11, 1861 when Company L of the First Kentucky Cavalry was formed. He resigned February 26, 1862.

  • Lot 560

    United States Military Telegraph, orange imprint cover endorsed " Latest from the Seat of War " addressed to Romney (West) Va. care of John Carroll Esq.; wear and flaws, Fine, ex-Kramer .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.
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