Lot 2585
"The American Eagle Catches Jeff Davis in His Attempt To Rob Her Nest", red and blue design with Magee imprint at left, on cover to Harrison Valley, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington, D.C., Oct 30" cds, slight cover soiling and tear in stamp at bottom, F.-V.F., Bischel unlisted.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2586
American Eagle Catching Davis Robbing Nest, red and blue design with Magee imprint at left, on cover to Cochranville, Pa., with soldier's letter endorsement at top, "Port Royal, S.C., Jul 29" cds with "Due 3" handstamp; slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2587
American Eagle Catching Davis Robbing Nest, red and blue design with Magee imprint at left, on cover to Bethlehem, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ pink (64, s.e. at left) tied by "Trenton, N.J., Sep 30, 1861" cds with same next day postmark at center; some cover toning and small edge flaw at top, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 2588
Eagle & Flag on "Constitution" Rock, multicolored design with "Soldier's Letter, Army of the Potomac" endorsement and patriotic song sheet at bottom right, James P. Herron imprint at bottom left, on cover to Welland, Canada with "Washington, D.C., Jul 1, 1862" cds and matching "Due" & "10" handstamps, additional boxed "U.S. 10cts" handstamp, partial transit backstamp; sealed tears at top and one at bottom, portion of backflap missing, F.-V.F., a rare soldier's patriotic cover to Canada.Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 2589
Eagle & Globe, red and blue design on cover to Fairfax, Vt., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) with unusual mis-perf registration, tied by "West Burke, Vt., Nov 28" cds; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 2590
Eagle & Rays, multicolored design on cover to Cannonsburg, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Grand Rapids, Mich. cds, 1862 pencil docket, Very Fine, unlisted in Bischel.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 2591
Eagle & Shield "Union Forever", red and blue design on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct Illinois cds, partial side flap and some edge wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 2592 ()
Eagle and Flag, red and blue design on rebacked cover to Philadelphia, 1857, 3¢ dull red (26, x2 singles & pair), paying the quadruple 3¢ rate, or most probably the x2 ship rate, multiple "New York N.Y. May 25 (1861)" cds's and small grids, reduced at right, missing backflap, Very Fine, scarce rate, with typed note and signed "Malpass".Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2593
Eagle and Shield, multicolored design with Mumford & Co. imprint at left, on on cover to Aurora, Ind., Columbia, Ky. origin cds and manuscript "Due 3", endorsed "J.C. Weston, Maj. 10th Reg Ky. Vol", cover edge wear, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 4496.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2594
Eagle and Shield in Rays, dark blue design with ribbon, on cover to Derby Line, Vt. 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid handstamp, matching "Mount Carroll, Ill., Jan 27" cds, cover toned and small stain spots, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 4471.Estimate $150 - 200.