Lot 2531
"The Arms of the Keystone State", multi-color Patriotic design on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by socked-on-the-nose "Philadelphia, Pa, Sep 28 1863" cds, cover addressed to Roxbury, Mass., Very Fine and choice; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 2532
Battle Scene, illustrated Patriotic showing battle scene, printed in black on cover to Madison, Ind., franked with 1861 3¢ rose, not tied by cork cancel, cover with matching illustrated Patriotic letter sheet "We're coming Father Abraham, 600,000 more", the lettersheet is easily readable and datelined "Spring Field, Ind., November 30, 1862", cover with torn corner at bottom and light water stain same location, a F.-V.F. cover & the Letter Sheet is Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot 2533
Caricature Patriotic design, showing Uncle Sam with Spinning Wheel and Gallows, "Hemp for Traitors, North or South" on cover to Washington, D.C., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Ship Island, Miss.", two line straight-line cancel with manuscript date, stamp with small corner tear & cover bit reduced at right, F.-V.F. and attractive. Walcott Nos. 910 var.Scott Nos. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $625
Lot 2534
Eagle & Flag, with verse, multicolored design on patriotic cover to Mass., single 1c blue and 3c rose (x3) 1861 issues paying 10c rate, tied by San Francisco, Cal. 8/8/62 cds and multiple "cog" cancels, light cover edge speckling, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 63+65.Walcott Nos. 2566 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $950
Lot 2535
Eagle, Flag & Shield, red and blue border patriotic allover design on cover to Mannsville, N.Y., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by dark blue Cincinnati, O. cds and grid duplex; stamp scissor separated trimming perfs at left, Very Fine, ex-Toaspern; with 2022 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 26 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot 2536
Female & Flag, design in red, white & blue on Patriotic cover to Patten, Me., franked with 1861 3¢ rose & tied by part strike of "Ship Island, Miss.", two line straight-line cancel, second strike at left with manuscript "May 16" date, Very Fine, a lovely cover with this scarce marking. Walcott Nos. 336.Scott Nos. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $675
Lot 2537
Females, Shield & Anchor, hand colored Magnus patriotic design on cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (small margin flaw) tied by Washington D.C. cds; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine.Scott Nos. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $400
Lot 2538
Flag & Cannon "Death to Traitors", red and blue design with slogan below, on cover franked 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by fancy waffle grid in box cancel, matching "Shirleysburg, Pa., May 13" cds alongside; some cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Skinner-Eno Nos. SD-G 106.Scott Nos. 26 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $400
Lot 2539
The House That Uncle Sam Built, red multi panel Patriotic design on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose (defective due to placement at edge of cover) tied by indistinct Missouri town cancel, Very Fine, a rare design.Scott Nos. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 2540
Liberty & Union with Flags, red and blue patriotic design, "J. Magee" imprint on backflap, on orange cover to West Harpswell, Me., franked with 1861 3¢ rose, small corner perf flaws, tied by Portland, Me. 12/1/62 double circle postmark with additional strike at left, ornate "Held for Postage" oval handstamp, manuscript "By Brigantine Castillian" at bottom left, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 65.Walcott Nos. 2861 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $260