Sale 19: The Autumn Sale

Lot 494    

The Union Rose/East and West. Unused cover with bronze patriotic design with "Building of the North Western Sanitary Fair, Chicago, Ill." at center, included is matching multicolor "Rose" enclosure with various city view on the inside in bronze, printed by Magnus, cover with minor soiling, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $400

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Lot 495    

Washington, D.C. Set of 13 different unused Magnus patriotic covers with two-panel vignettes, one showing views of Washington, D.C. and other with various patriotic designs, printed by Magnus, all hand colored, plus a 14th cover in purple, six with mount marks on reverse & one with flap cut away, Extremely Fine, a very pretty set.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 496    

Washington, D.C. Set of 14 different unused Magnus patriotic covers showing scenes of Washington, D.C., two in purple, one in black, one in green & one in bronze, the balance all handcolored, printed by Magnus, included are six different with five panel designs, some minor mount marks on reverse, Very Fine, a scarce group.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $550

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Lot 497    

Washington, D.C. Set of 11 different unused Magnus patriotic covers showing Washington, D.C. views with allover designs, all handcolored, but one, printed by Magnus, couple with minor mounting marks, Extremely Fine, a very pretty group.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $725

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Lot 498    

Washington, D.C. Complete set of 6 different unused Magnus patriotic covers showing views of Washington, D.C. with allover handcolored designs, printed by Magnus, Extremely Fine, a lovely set.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $675

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Lot 499    

White House scene. Multicolored Magnus patriotic design on cover to West Chester, Pa., franked with nicely centered 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C., Feb 19, 1862" cds, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional patriotic cover. Walcott No. 654.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $725

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Lot 500    

White House scene. Two panel bronze Magnus patriotic design on cover to Leeds Ville, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by bold blue "Baltimore Md., Dec. 20" postmark, expertly restored cover reduction at right, Very Fine. Walcott No. 655.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $800

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Lot 501    

White House scene. Multicolored Magnus patriotic design on cover to New Jersey, Washington, D.C. postmark and "Due 3" in circle handstamp, officers manuscript endorsement at top, Very Fine and choice. Walcott No. 654.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $350

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Lot 502    

White House scene. Green Magnus patriotic design on cover to Vermont, franked with well centered 1861, 3¢ rose (few nibbed perfs) by "Washington, D.C., Nov 29, 1861" cds, with original soldiers enclosure to wife, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $350

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