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Sale 123: The Civil War Sale

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United States Patriotic Covers - Portrait Designs (Wadsworth to Wool)

Lots 2791-2800 Lots 2801-2804

Lot 2801    

George Washington, in blue surrounded by eagle, flags, cannon and drum with verse, "The Union Is Not Only the Citadel of Our Liberty…" Webster 1832 on cover to Monson, Mass., manuscript "Due 3", "U.S. Ship 3cts" circular handstamp, manuscript endorsed "Soldier's Letter" and officers frank, edge nicks and light soiling, Fine. Bischel No. 160.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2802    

Martha Washington, in oval, lovely red and blue overall design with flag and shields in all corners, blue "Jno. G, Wells" imprint on backflap, on cover to Boswell, O., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by indistinct cds, Extremely Fine, an immaculate and choice cover.
Estimate    $200 - 250.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2803    

"Col J.W. Wilson - 1st Reg US Mechanic Fusileers - Soldiers Letter Major", red design with portrait of Colonel in patriotic oval, on cover to Dublin, Ill., 1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by Chicago, Ill cds and grid duplex, barely reduced at right and minor edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 983.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2804    

"Maj. Gen. Wool", blue portrait with allegorical border and eagle design, on cover to Portland, Me., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Nov 22" cds, light vertical cover fold, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 992.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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