Lot
2034 
Pennsylvania "For the Union", Magnus hand-painted multicolored patriotic design on cover to Olean, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Alexandria, Va., Apr 9" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $900
Lot
2035
Soldiers' Farewell Patriotic Valentine, allover design in orange showing soldier and lady in embrace, on oversized cover to Hasson, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (small flaws) tied by "Washington City, Feb 16" cds, original valentine enclosure with American flag clad tent vignette which opens to show soldier at desk with apparition of sweetheart in background, "True Joy" verse below and notation on reverse "from a true friend in the Army of the Potomac", Very Fine, a lovely and rare patriotic valentine with the original enclosure. Scott No. 64b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,900
Lot
2036
U.S. Naval Expedition, Magnus multicolored allover design on cover to New Bedford, N.J., addressed and franked on reverse with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b, faulty) tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 18, 1862" cds; cover toning mostly around edges, Fine, still a very rare used design. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,000
Lot
2037
Washington & Flag, red and blue design with slogan alongside, on cover to Salem, Ct., franked with 1861, 3¢ pink (s.e. at left) tied by grid handstamp, matching "New London, Ct., Oct 8, 1861" cds; cover slightly reduced at left and small tear at bottom, F.-V.F.; with 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 64 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $90