September Internet Auction

The Loyal States, multicolor oval of Loyal State seals patriotic design with eagle, flags and shield at top, blue "The Original Thirteen" flap imprint on cover with distinct Dec. 6th cds and " Paid 3 " rating handstamp to McAllisters Pa.; cover faults including edge tears at bottom, bit of flap missing and reduced slightly, still attractive and Very Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

One Nation-One Government, red and blue overall patriotic design of arch built by 34 states with "Union" and "Constitution" as columns, eagle and flags atop, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , well centered with rich color, tied by grid, matching octagonal "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 30, 1861" datestamp to New York City; light staining and lower right corner restored, stamp lifted and replaced improperly, scarce design and Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Loyal States, Union, Connecticut, overall blue patriotic design, Reagles flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , perf flaws, tied by slightly indstinct blue "Baltimore Md. Dec 12" cds to Southport Conn.; cover tear and small edge flaws, flap torn, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

UNION The Loyal States, Illinois, overall blue patriotic design with Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , well centered, tied by "Cairo Ill. Feb 13 1862" cds to Nassau N.Y.; reduced slightly at left with round corner, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Loyal States, Union, Indiana, overall gray patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , well centered, couple perf flaws, tied by "Port Royal, S.C. Jan 13" cds to Canton Mills Me.; cover tear, partial flap, Very Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Union, State of Indiana, overall red patriotic shaded design showing Lady Liberty with Wells flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Jefferson city Mo. Jul 11" cds to Harrisburg Ind.; reduced slightly at right just affectng perfs, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Loyal States, Union, Massachusetts, overall blue patriotic design Reagles flap imprint, on cover free franked by "E.B. French" as Treasury Auditor, "Washington D.C. Nov 16, 1861" cds to Andover Mass.; minor stains, reduced at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Michigan, Ever Loyal to the Union and the Constitution, overall pale green patriotic design with coat of arms, soldier and flags, on cover with manuscript " Leroy, Mich. Feb 22 " postmark, matching partial " Free " rating at right to Salem Mich.; reduced at right impinging on rating, small top edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

For the Union, New York, multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing sailor and state seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , couple perf flaws, tied by "Alexandria Va. Feb 23, 1862" cds to East Dekalb N.Y.; reduced at left, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

For the Union, New York, green Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing sailor and state seal on cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Alexandria Va. Nov 28, 1861" cds to New York City; reduced slightly trimming 3¢ at right, Fine and scarce green design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The Arms of the Keystone State, multicolored design with Edward Cogan, Philadelphia Pa. flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. at left, tied by grid, matching bold "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 20, 1863" cds to Roxbury, Mass.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine; Walcott 1744.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

For the Union, Pennsylvania, multicolor Magnus patriotic green design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal vignettes, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 9" to Boston Mass.; light overall wear and toning, reduced at right, 3¢ faulty, Fine and attractive Magnus green design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Vermont, red and blue Vermont state seal patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , well centered, tied by "Washington D.C. May 25 1863" cds to Hartwellville Vt.; reduced at right, light soiling and wear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

The Loyal States, Union, Vermont, overall blue patriotic design showing Lady Liberty, Flag and State Seal, Reagles flap imprint on cover bearing nicely centered 3¢ rose (65) canceled by blue grid cancel, matching two "Danville Vt. May 13" cds strikes to Plainfield Vt.; edge wear, reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

LOYAL, Vermont, green overall patriotic design with State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , well centered, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 6, 1861" cds to Woodstock Vt.; light soiling, flap missing, otherwise F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

For the Union, Wisconsin, multicolor Magnus patriotic lettersheet datelined "Chicago, Oct 2nd 1862" from soldier Thomas Cunliffe, 9th Vermont Vols, Company A, accompanied by original "The Star Spangled Banner must be Upheld" patriotic cover bearing faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Chicago Ill. Oct 2, 1862" duplex to Swanton Falls Vt., letter written back home to his love mentions camp being disagreeable and dirty with open tents and rainy weather and " …there is some talk of us going West to fight the Indians, you can tell George Curtis that I will send him a Squaw for a clerk instead of a Niger as I dont deal in Nigers now at the present time… ", Very Fine patriotic Magnus lettersheet.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.