Sale 123: The Civil War Sale

Lot 2815    

"72d Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Mounted Inft.", female design with list of engagements, on cover to Cranfordsville, Ind., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cairo, Ill., Mar 11" cds and target duplex; stamp with diagonal crease at top, still Very Fine, Bischel states this is the only recorded example, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 2308.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $240

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Lot 2816    

"17th Iowa the Heroes At….", list of officers and engagements in black in ornate frame, on cover to Keokuk, Iowa, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Nashville, Te. cds and grid duplex; some cover corner wear, still Very Fine, with Malpass note "a rare design and possibly unique". Bischel No. unlisted.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2817    

"Head Quarters 20th Regiment, Iowa Volunteers", design with eagle in circle, on cover to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, "Springfield, Mo., Nov 2, 1862" cds, "Due 3" handstamp and pencil notation "Soldier's Letter" with officers frank, pencil 1862 docketing, F.-V.F., ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 2313.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2818    

"From the Second Regiment Maine Volunteer Militia, Company H.", blue design of Washington in medallion on cover to Bangor, Me., "Washington, D.C. Free, Aug 18, 1861" cds with Congressional free frank, light soiling and edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Bischel. Bischel No. 2321.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 2819    

"Massachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rifles", blue printed corner card on cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by smudged Washington, D.C. double circle postmark with enclosure, printed letterhead "Company A (Boston City Guard), 4th Battalion Rifles. Head-Quarters" with printed "Camp" and manuscript "Near Manassas Junction, April 9th, 1862", interesting, lengthy letter "I was in the battle of Winchester…large battles that were fought…a long march before long…", Very Fine. Bischel No. unlisted.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $280

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Lot 2820    

"19th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers - Soldier's Letter", imprint below soldier and camp view, on cover to North Attleboro, Mass, signed by regiment Chaplain, "Due 3" handstamp, light edge soiling, Very Fine. Bischel No. 2371.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 2821    

"24th Regt, Mass. Vols.", manuscript superimposed on blue N.Y. regiment overall design showing N.Y. State Seal and Lady Liberty, on cover to South Danvers, Mass, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork handstamp, "Old Point Comfort Va. Aug 24" cds; light cover edge wear, F.-V.F. Bischel No. unlisted.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2822    

"48th Mass. Volunteers", black illustrated design showing State Seal, on print addressed cover to West Newbury, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel and "New York, Dec 29, 1862" cds, Extremely Fine and choice. Bischel No. 2387.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2823    

"Headquarters 13th Regt. Rifles, Mass. Vol. Co. C.", black Eagle and Flag patriotic design on cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by Banks Division blue cds, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2824    

"Preserve the Land of Washington - From the 11th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers", Washington medallion design on cover to Charlestown, Mass., manuscript Congressional Free Frank (Wilson) and "Washington, D.C., Aug 23, 1861" cds, with original enclosure, Very Fine. Bischel No. 2353.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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