The James Milgram Collections of U.S. Registered Mail and Campaign Envelopes

(1860 Campaign) John C. Breckinridge "For President", large portrait facing left campaign design with J.A. Howells imprint at bottom, on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by open grid, partial Marshall, Mich. cds to Eagleville, Ohio; edge and flap flaws, reduced at right, Fine appearance.

Milgram No. JBK-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1860 Campaign) John Breckinridge, portrait campaign design with printed signature below, on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial large Boston "Paid" grid, red "Boston, Mass. Jan 12" cds to Nashua N.H., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Jarrett .

Milgram No. JBK-5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 126.

(1860 Campaign) J.C. Breckinridge President, Joseph Lane Vice President, patriotic campaign design showing Breckinridge in central oval with Flags, Eagle and Shield, additional verse upper right "For Constitution and the Equality of States", Raynor imprint at left on light yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by indistinct 1860 N.Y. town cds to Binghampton N.Y.; reduced slightly irregular at right, otherwise Very Fine and rare Breckinridge-Lane design.

Milgram No. JBK-10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

(1860 Campaign) John Breckinridge, Gen. Joseph Lane, ornate printed frame at upper left and printed "National Democratic Executive Committee Rooms" below on letter datelined "Washington City D.C. Sept. 21st 1860" concerning campaign documents sent and payment, accompanied by printed "List of Prices of Breckinridge and Lane Campaign Documents", also with a manuscript list of names; typical folds, Very Fine group.

Milgram No. JBK-12   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 130.

(1860 Campaign) John Breckinridge, group of four unused illustrated campaign covers comprising JBK-2, JBK-4 and two JBK-6, latter with mounting adherances, also includes JBK-2 with stamp and address added, unused covers, fresh and attractive, used cover reduced, some light staining, F.-V.F. and scarce group.

Milgram No. JBK-2, 4, 6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.