Lot
2725 
"By Land and Sea to Victory", red and blue design of sailing and wrecked ship, on cover to Fredricksburg, O., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) canceled by grid handstamp, manuscript "Mt. Hope, Ohio, Jul 12" town cancel, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Bischel No. 1025.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2726
"Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, Proclaim Rebellion's Race is Run", blue and red gunboats in harbor design, on cover to Dauphin, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65, s.e. at right) tied by blue fancy hollow star handstamp with matching "Jersey Shore, Pa., May 31" cds, slightly reduced & minor corner wear, Very Fine& eye catching. Bischel No. 1060 var.Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot
2727
"Lieut. Worden of the Monitor", reddish violet portrait on cover to Williamstown, Vt., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) with "1863" manuscript date, matching "Woodburry (Vt) Jun 5" postmark, faults and minor repairs, Fine. Bischel No. 994.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lieut. Worden survived the sinking of the Monitor and later served in various capacities, including USS Montauck, USS United States, Naval Academy and European Squadron, serving from 1832-86 and retiring as Rear Admiral.
Lot
2728
"The Old Ship of State", red ship design, "Zahn & Co, Lancaster Pa." vertical imprint, on cover to New York, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Nov 21" cds with grid, small tear and slightly reduced at right, still F.-V.F. cover, Bischell unlisted.Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot
2729
"Our Army and Navy - Conquer We Must", blue patriotic design overprinted on light gray allover "Loyal" shaded ad design, on cover to Harrisburg, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), corner repair, tied by fancy blue hollow star handstamp, matching "Jersey Shore, Pa., Feb 13" cds, Very Fine, Bischel No. 3016 (except book seller advertising replaced with patriotic slogans).Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2730
"Our Army and Navy Forever", blue verse below, red and blue panel with frigate, eagle and flags, on cover to New London, Ind., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) with manuscript cancel, additional manuscript "Gary Ind March 14" town cancel, Very Fine, scarce and attractive cover.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
2731
"Our Brave Gun Boat Boys", blue design of sailor, cannon, flag, eagle and shield, on cover to Marshall, Mich, "1861, 3¢ rose" (65) tied by "Albion, Mich Mar 11" cds, Very Fine, extremely attractive, scarce design.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
2732
"Our Gunboats Attacking the Rebel Forts.", blue gunboats and flying cannonballs design with quotation, on cover to McComb, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Crab Orchard, Ky., Sep 11" cds; cover with light edge wear and slight toning, F.-V.F., very scarce.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2733
"Our Gunboats Attacking the Rebel Forts.", violet design with verse below showing sailor and ship with portrait of Commodore Dupont, on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "New York, Feb 8" cds and circle of wedges duplex, cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Bischel No. 869.Estimate $150 - 201.
Lot
2734
"Port Royal - Dupont", dual paneled gray violet designs, larger of panels showing Neptune and sailor with oval scene depicting harbor scene, smaller oval with portrait of Com. Dupont, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target handstamp, "Port Royal, S.C., Apr 1" cds, cover toning and light water stain at right, small corner faults, Fine. Bischel No. 868.Estimate $200 - 300.