Lot
2894 
"Draft Draft Draft", red overall verse on cover to Tedrow, O., Howell imprint at bottom, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) with centrally struck target, matching Port Royal S.C. cds edge faults mostly at right, couple light stains, F.-V.F., unlisted.Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
2895
"He That Falls in His Country's Cause Dies Nobly", printed green boxed sentiment affixed on cover to West Chester, Pa., 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Philadelphia, Pa. Nov 21" cds and grid duplex, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2896
"Soldier's Dream", bronze design showing lavish meal and fruit bowl, on cover to Cincinnati, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by dark blue "Louisville, Ky., Jan 17" cds and grid duplex; cover soling and light crease in stamp, Fine, a very rare unlisted design.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2897
"The Soldier's Dream of Home", red verse and design, 1861, 3¢ rose (65) with pen cancel, manuscript "Bowersville, O. Jan 17" town cancel, trivial scattered tone spots (mentioned unjustly on cert.), F.-V.F. and attractive; with 2015 P.F. certificate.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
2898
"The Soldier's Dream of Home", blue four line verse at right with illustration at left, on cover to Indiana franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65), small faults, faint target cancel, "Flat Rock, Ind., Jul 24" cds, some edge wear, Fine, scarce design.Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
2899
"The Soldier's Dream of Home", black and red overall battle scene and soldier's return home, black "G.B.D. Oct 18" straightline handstamp (General Banks Division", additional small "Paid" straightline, Very Fine, desirable and attractive scarce combination.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2900
"Southern Rights Death Before Dishonor - A Myth", Confederate patriotic design overprinted with Union slogan, on cover to Bantum Falls, Conn., manuscript "Soldier's Letter" and "Due 3" handstamps, edge faults and reduced at right, F.-V.F., very rare.Estimate $300 - 400.