Sale 77: Confederate States of America

Lot 1041    

Our Army & Navy, Gen. Butler - Com. Stringham, dual allover portrait design on cover to Mineral Point, Wis., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C., Dec 16" cds; some light soiling, still Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 1042    

Patriotic Cover Reference Group, of 9 covers; three with fake patriotic designs, three with stamps added to original usages and three made from unused patriotics, a Fine group.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 1043    

Sailor & Flag, red design with verse below, on cover to 3rd Ass. P.M. in Washington D.C., manuscript "Arland, Mich., June 9" postmark with "Official Business" endorsement at top, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 1044    

Soldier & Flag "R. Island Regiment", red and blue design on cover to Kennett Square, Pa., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by grid, red "Providence, R.I., Jun 11" cds alongside; stamp with small nick at right, otherwise Very Fine, with Bischel sale stating that only two examples are known.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $500

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Lot 1045    

Sons of Erin, black and green triple allover portrait design of Col. Corcoran, Col. Mulligan & Col. Meacher, on cover to Detroit, Mich., manuscript Burt VanHow M.C. free frank and "Washington D.C., Dec 16, 1861" cds, Upham imprint on backflap; few small edge tears, Very Fine, a very scarce design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 1046    

Uncle Sam Fishing With Cannon in "Secession Pond", patriotic "That's the Bait" cartoon design depicting Uncle Sam fishing with a cannon in "Secession Pond" for Southern and Border States, each state depicted as a fish or a snake, including "Union" bait basket and "Secession Out of Breath" slogan, Berlin & Jones imprint, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Ypsilanti, Mich., Sep 24" cds to Otter Creek, Mich., purple "1862" at bottom; 3¢ small corner flaw, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

AN OUTSTANDING AND RARE BERLIN & JONES UNCLE SAM PATRIOTIC DESIGN.

Of the various Civil War patriotic stationery publishers, the New York firm of Berlin & Jones produced the most elaborate cartoon designs.

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Lot 1047    

Washington & Flag, patriotic design on three covers, in colors blue, red and black; red design with additional "Union" slogan at top, all franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, one manuscript postmarks and one tied by Nashville, Ten. with enclosure with soldier content, Very Fine, a lovely trio; blue design with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1048    

The Washington Grape, Union caricature with Jefferson Davis as a fox, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cleveland O., Dec 15, 1862" duplex to Mansfield City Oh., Very Fine and scarce design.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $525

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Lot 1049    

Washington Monument, Baltimore Md (Walcott L-675) red patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Dec 19, 1861" cds to Atkinson Depot N.H.; edge wear and tears, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1050    

Washington. His Spirt Still Guides Us., allegorical portrait design on cover to Upper Alton, Ill., with manuscript "Odin, Ill, Aug 4" postmark and "Paid 3cts" rating, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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