Lot 2791
General Wadsworth, blue portrait in ornate red and blue frame, on cover to Enfield Centre, N.Y., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Washington, D.C. cds with ""Oct 26 1862"" manuscript enhanced, stamp faulty and cover with small and light central tone spot near address panel, F.-V.F., ex-Walcott & Bischel. Bischel No. 981.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2792
Washington in Medallion, bicolored patriotic design with "Union" on cover to Woodward Centre, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65, s.e. at left) tied by circle of wedges handstamp, matching "Harrisburg, Pa., Sep 5, 1862" cds, cover light corner wear and a few small tears at bottom, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 187.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2793 ()
Washington & Eagle with "Union", red and blue patriotic design on cover front to Matigny, Switzerland, manuscript "Per Prussian Closed Mail" endorsement at top, "Mishicott, Wis., Jan 29" origin cds and blue "Chicago Ill. Am. Pkt., 22" exchange cds and large blue "45" kreuzer due handstamp (equivalent to 30¢), red crayon "180" Swiss centimes due and reverse with portion on backflaps showing red Aachen transit cds; front with repair tears affecting postmarks, F.-V.F. appearance. Bischel No. 187.Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 2794
George Washington and U.S. Capitol, green Magnus two panel patriotic on cover to "Guildford, England", blue "Baltimore, Md., Jun 27" origin cds and matching "24" rate handstamp, partial New York exchange cds and "London Ju 11 62" receiver cds struck twice on front, slight cover reduction at right expertly restored, still Very Fine and choice, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 55.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A FANTASTIC TRANS-ATLANTIC USAGE OF A MAGNUS PATRIOTIC COVER TO ENGLAND.
Lot 2795
General Washington and Four Views, Magnus design in red on cover to Batchellerville, N.Y., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), faulty corner, tied by Washington D.C. cds, small corner mends at top and slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, Bischel catalog states this design is extremely rare, ex-Walcott & Bischel. Bischel No. 76.Estimate $500 - 750.
AN OUTSTANDING PATRIOTIC WHICH IS RARELY SEEN WITH A FIVE PANEL DESIGN.
Lot 2796
George Washington, blue full body patriotic design on cover to Richville, Vt., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Brattleboro, Vt. Oct 20" cds, light tone speckling and other small flaws, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 93 var.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 2797
George Washington, red and blue design in oval surrounded by flags with verse below, additional "Co.K, Capt S.C. Dwyer, 2nd Reg't Scott Life Guard" imprint on cover to Lewis, N.Y., 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by Washington D.C. cds, black ink stain in bottom left corner, Very Fine, Bischel No. 169 var. (different verses).Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 2798
George Washington Above Eagle and Crypt, design on blue surfaced cover to Jackson, N.H., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork handstamp, "Washington, D.C., Jun 3" cds, light edge wear and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F. Bischel No. 118.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2799
"Every Portion of Our Country…", part of Washington's farewell speech, in red below red portrait of Washington in blue ornate frame, on cover to Voluntown, Conn., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), horizontal crease, with pen cancel, manuscript "Lindenwood Apr 25" town cancel, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2800
General Washington on Horseback on Pedestal with Flag and "Union", multicolored Kimmel patriotic design on cover to La Grangeville, N.Y., 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) faulty, tied by New York, N.Y. cds, cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Bischel No. 147.Estimate $150 - 200.