Lot 1846
3d Brig. P.R. V.C. "Our Good Old Constitution", patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, tied by indistinct cds to Waynesboro Pa., Fine and scarce regimental patriotic design.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100
Lot 1847
9th Corps, 3d Division, red and blue Magee patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), slightly affected from edge placement, tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Aug 27" cds to Detroit Mich., partial blue Detroit cds and matching "Advertised" framed handstamp; barely reduced at left, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $220
Lot 1848
19th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, Soldier' Letter, patriotic design showing soldier holding rifle on hill overlooking camp on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), bright color, light crease, tied by partial "Va., Aug 10, 1862" cds to Providence R.I.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce design.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180
Lot 1849
69th Reg't N.Y.S. Vol., red and blue patriotic shield with green Irish Harp (Lyre) in center design, Young Lockwood & Co's Press, Buffalo" imprint, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by "Paid" handstamp, matching "Gowanda, N.Y. Nov 18" cds to Vermont; stain spot at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Irish patriotic design.Estimate $150 - 200.
The the 69th New York Infantry, or the "Fighting 69th" was the Irish Brigade consisting predominantly of Irish Americans that served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. The designation of the first regiment in the brigade continued in later wars. The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry, the "Faugh a Ballaugh", which is an anglicization of the Irish phrase, fág an bealach, meaning "clear the way". According to Fox's Regimental Losses, of all Union army brigades, only the 1st Vermont Brigade and Iron Brigade suffered more combat dead than the Irish Brigade during America's Civil War.
Realized: $600
Lot 1850
Bearded Lincoln Portrait with Eagle and Flags, printed red and blue label affixed on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small tear, tied by radial cork cancel, matching sharp "Trenton N.J., Apr 28" cds to Hamburgh N.J., Very Fine use of this rare Lincoln patriotic label.Milgram No. AL-112 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 1851
Col. Ellsworth, violet portrait design framed by eagle, flag & cannon allegories and verse below, on cover to Ohio franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Gallipolis, O., Jun 20" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Walcott No. 409.Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300
Lot 1852
The Constitution, red and blue design with "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." below, on cover to San Juan, Cal., franked with 1859, 10¢ green, type V tied by red "Hancock, Mi" cds and segmented target handstamp, Very Fine, a scarce patriotic usage to California; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 35 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325
Lot 1853
The Constitution, red and blue design with shaking hands and flag allegories, on cover to Michigan franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Hemlock Lake, N.Y., Jun 2" cds, with original 1862 enclosure, Very Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $210
Lot 1854
Eagle and Flag, red and blue patriotic design bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), bright color, tied by "Washington D.C., Oct 22, 1861" cds to West Charleston Vt.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $290
Lot 1855
Eagle and Shield with State Stars, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Johnsonburgh N.J. Feb 19" cds to New York City, accompanied by Magee "United Forever" Eagle and State Rings patriotic letterhead enclosure from correspondence datelined "Gratitude July 16th 1862"; cover corner stain lower left and barely reduced, F.-V.F., Bischel 4349.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160