July Internet Auction

"Camp Life - Spanish-American War, 1898.", patriotic design depicting camp and waving flag on cover soldier endorsed from Co. H, 8th Regt. Mass U.S. I. Vol., Camp G.H. Thomas bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Chickamauga Natl. Park Ga., Aug 10 '98" military duplex to Lynn Mass.; reduced slightly at right, small edge tear at left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Camp Scene with Flag, detailed patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by bold "Washington, D.C. Jul 17, 98" Barr-Fyke machine cancel to Pawtucket R.I., July 18th flag machine arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine and rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"The Flower of the American Manhood", red, green and black patriotic design showing soldier and flowers, endorsed from Camp Thomas, on cover bearing 2¢ Trans-Miss (286) tied by Aug 19 '98, Chickamauga Natl. Park Ga." duplex to Townshend Vt.; cover tear bottom right, F.-V.F., a rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Military Camp, all-over panoramic patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ carmine rose (279Bc) tied by "Albany, N.Y., Dec 31 '99" duplex to Detroit Mich.; reduced slightly at right just affecting 2¢, Very Fine and scarce Spanish American War design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

U.S. Artillery, patriotic design showing crossed cannons on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Washington D.C., Sta. D, Oct 30 '99" duplex to Youngstown Ohio, Oct. 31st machine arrival; tone spot bottom left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"Cuba Libre - On to Havana", U.S. and Cuban soldier and flags patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) tied by "Niantic Conn. Aug 30, 1898" duplex to Woodstock Hill Conn.; reduced slightly at left with small edge tear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"Mustered Out", blue patriotic design showing soldier shedding uniform on cover endorsed "Company L, 2nd Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., Camp McKenzie, Augusta, Ga." bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Augusta, Ga., Apr 15, 99" duplex to Chicago Ill., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"On Guard in the Sunny South", red patriotic design showing soldier with icicles, printed "4th Reft. N.J. Vol. Inft., Camp Wetherill, Greenville, S.C." designation, bearing 2¢ red (279Bc) tied by "Greenville S.C. Feb 16 '99" duplex to Trenton N.J., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"On to Cuba" American and Cuban Soldiers holding Flags, patriotic design cut-out tied on cover by light "Fernandina, Fla. Oct 1898" duplex with quartered cork tying 2¢ rose carmine (279B) to Baltimore Md., flap with Eagle, American and Cuban flags patriotic design, endorsed "Co. P, 4th U.S. V. Infantry" on back flap; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and unique homemade Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"On to Havana!", Soldier holding Flag patriotic design on cover endorsed from "H.G. Frederichs, Co. C, 8th Regt., N.Y. Vol., Camp Thomas, Ga." bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Chickamauga Natl. Park, Ga. Jul 20 98" RMS duplex to New York City; 2¢ flaws, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Our Boys are Coming Home", soldier scene with "Kentucky's Welcome to Kentucky's Troops." slogan on light buff cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Louisville, Ky. Nov 28 '98" duplex to local street address; tiny top edge mend, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Ours was a Star Engagement.", American and Cuban Soldiers holding respective Flags on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by four-ring cancel, matching "Deerfield, Iowa, Nov 29, 1898" cds to Marlin Firearms Co., New Haven Conn.; reduced slightly at right, 2¢ light creases, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Relieving the Guard", blue caricature design shows soldiers with hot water deicing a guard soldier, endorsed "Company K, 5th Reg't Mass. V.I., Camp Wetherill, Greenville S.C." on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "Greenville S.C. Mar 7 '98" to South Braintree Mass., Mar. 9th arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Soldier and Cannon, red and blue design on reverse of cover for Broadway Novelty Advertising Co. bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Cincinnati, Ohio, Sep 24 '98" machine cancel to West Somerville Mass., F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Soldier "Farewell", soldier embracing his woman framed by draped flags, on cover bearing 2¢ pink (279Bc) tied by "Harrisburg, Pa. Aug 29, 1898" machine cancel to Providence R.I., Aug. 30th arrival backstamp; some creasing lightly affects 2¢, Very Fine and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Soldier with Rifle and Pack, blue design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Oakland Cal. Aug 25, 1898" machine cancel to Division Hospital, Presidio, San Francisco Cal., Presidio (8.26) arrival backstamp; edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F. and rare design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.