Sale 26: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1073    

The Defenders of the Union. Blue allover patriotic design on soldier's letter to Rickville, N.Y., "Washington, D.C., Apr 29, 1862" cds and matching straight line "Due 3" handstamp at right; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1074    

Franz Siegel. Bronze two-panel Magnus Patriotic design with map of Missouri to Philadelphia franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C. Jan. 20" datestamp, missing top flap, some waterstaining, 3¢ corner crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine, a rare design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1075    

General Winfield Scott. Red and blue portrait design on soldier's letter to Spencer, Mass., circular "Soldiers Letter, 24th Regt. Mass. Vol., N.E.G." and oval "U.S. Ship, 3cts." handstamps; slight cover reduction at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 250.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1076    

President Lincoln and his Cabinet. A gorgeous multicolor patriotic cover with Portraits of Lincoln & His Cabinet with Eagle & Crossed Flags, franked with 1861 3¢ rose (top right clipped corner) tied by "Washington, D.C." cds, two small cover tears, top left corner repaired and reattached front and back, Very Fine appearance; with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1077    

Camp Dennison Near Cincinnati. Green allover scene patriotic design on cover to Litchfield, O., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (slightly overlapping cover) tied by bold blue "Miamiville, Ohio, May 28" cds; small cover tear at bottom, F.-V.F., a very rare patriotic design.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1078    

Camp Scene. Red design inscribed "Our Union Defenders" on cover to Michigan, franked by 1861 3¢ rose, reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $45

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Lot 1079    

City Hall. Multicolored dual view and female allegory Magnus patriotic design, on cover to Oriskany Falls, N.Y., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Washington, D.C., Nov 16, 1862" cds; minor cover tone spots, F.-V.F.; with 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Walcott No. 2229.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1080    

Corinth, and the scene of the great Battle at Pittsburgh, Tenn. Violet map design on cover to Northville, N.Y., 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid cancel with matching "Augusta, Mich., Sep 2" cds; slight toning at top right edge of stamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1081    

Fortress Monroe. Overall view design in blue on a cover to Mass., with Old Point Comfort, Va. cancel on the design and 1861 3¢ rose on reverse, small tear at top, Very Fine, a rare design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1082    

Rose of Washington. Multicolored Magnus design on unused patriotic cover; slight edge toning at right, F.-V.F. Walcott No. 5.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $230

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