General Winfield Scott. Red white and blue patriotic design showing portrait within flags on cover to Mechanicsburg Oh. bearing 3¢ rose (65), some perf flaws, tied by bold socked-on-nose "Davisburg Mich Apr 18" cds, reduced at right and some edge wear; the slogan "The right man in the right place" has been defaced on the cover, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
We are pleased to announce our Winter 2014 auction with over 3,500 lots offered over four days. The sale is highlighted by:
- The Richard Graham Collection of Naval Covers
- Transatlantic Mail including the Ken Clark Collection of Liverpool Postal History.
- The John Cunningham Collection of United States Expositions.
- Hawaii including Specialized Hawaiian Numerals
- The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection of Panama Registered Mail (Part II)
- Worldwide Collections and Accumulations
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Auction scedule
December 8, Lots 1 - 975 - Western Postal History - U.S. Postal History
December 9, Lots 976 - 2053 - U.S. Postal History - U.S. Possessions
December 10, Lots 2054 - 2736 - Great Britain - General Foreign
December 11, Lots 2737 - 3544 - U.S. Cover Collections - Philatelic Literature
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Lot #1723 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Lot #1724 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
"The Girl I Left Behind Me.". Multicolor patriotic with Gates imprint on cover with "Cairo Ill, Jul 21 1862" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp to 4 Mile Grove Ill.; reduced slightly at right, original red, white and blue patriotic lettersheet datelined "In Camp Near Corinth Miss.", letter mentions "Our camp is about three miles from Corinth (South) between the Mobile & Ohio and the Charleston & Memphis Rail Roads…It...
Lot #1725 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Grand Army of the Republic Illustrated Covers, 1888-1904. 10 different covers; includes three headquarters covers showing GAR badge, 1889 Milwaukee encampment, soldiers & sailors reunion and various ad related, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #1726 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Griersons Raid through Mississippi. All-over multicolor handpainted Magnus patriotic design on reverse of cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, small faults, tied by "Sandy Hook Md Feb 8" cds to Glenville Md., original handpainted Magnus lettersheet showing Gen. Mansfield with two soldiers datelined "Camp MD Heights, Feb 7th 1864" from a soldier writing home saying he will be coming home soon; corner fault, Very Fine....
Lot #1727 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Illustrated History of "The Stars and Stripes". Red white and blue flag patriotic design with A. Kingsbury imprint on cover to Farmington Me. bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), small scissor cut, tied by large Boston paid cancel, red "Boston Mass Sep 11" origin cds; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., ex-Graham.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1728 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Jeff. Davis in Suspense, Long May He Wave. Multicolor patriotic design showing Hanging Jefferson Davis with snake and "Southern Eagle" on cover addressed to North Liberty Ind., endorsed "Soldiers Letter, Hy Blowne, Maj. 29 Reg, Ind Vol" at left, Louisville large blue "Due 3" handstamp; reduced at right, Fine, a very desirable design.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1729 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
John C. Fremont. Elaborate design featuring a three-quarter portrait along with scenes of exploration and Indian fighting in the West, with John Andrew artist credit plus "J. E. Tilton, Salem" imprint, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp, red Massachusetts town cds at top; cover tear at top center, otherwise Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1730 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Lady Liberty and Flag. Red, white and blue patriotic design with design "W. Macknitz, St. Louis" and "W.E. Foote. Printer. St. Louis" imprints, on cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Carrollton Ill. Jun 13" cds to Kirkwood Mo.; repaired edge nick, F.-V.F., a rare design with these imprints, ex Bischel.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1731 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Liberty with Sword and Scale. Red and blue design with "Massachusetts Thirteen Regiment Rifles." imprint in black, blue and bronze, in cover frank with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Williamsport, Md., Dec 9" cds; few small cover tears at right, Very Fine, a scarce regimental patriotic.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1732 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Life Scene in Camp. Illustrated design depicting soldiers on cover addressed to Adams P.O., Oh., bearing 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Danville Ky Feb 5 1863" cds, accompanied by matching enclosure with "Battle at Mill Springs" patriotic design and datelined "Danville Ky. Feb. 4th 1863"; reduced at right and edge wear affecting 3¢, Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1733 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Lincoln Mourning. Mourning bordered portrait with "We Cherish His Memory." above, additional manuscript "Thats so and more to" sender's sentiment around border, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork with red "Boston, Mass., Jun 15" cds alongside, Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65.
Milgram No. AL-370; Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1734 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Lion, Mule, and Conf. Gen. Price. Patriotic design with three-line verse below caricature and "Strayed" slogan, bearing 1857, 3¢ dull rose tied by bold blue grid duplexed with "Cincinnati O. Aug 7" cds on cover to Ithica, Mich.; reduced at right partially under corner of stamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1735 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Maj. Gen. McClellan, The War For the Union. Blue patriotic design with Reagles & Co. imprint on cover to Ashburnham Mass. with "J. B. D., Sept. 18" two-line postmark and matching small "Paid" straightline rating handstamp; barely reduced at right, Very Fine, a scarce General Banks Division use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1736 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
Maj. Gr. John A. Dix. Two panel design in blue with Hunckel imprint at bottom, on cover to Burlington, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Oct 13" cds; slight edge wear, reduced a bit at left with sealed opening tears at top, F.-V.F., ex Walcott.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1737 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
The Nation's Defense. Red patriotic design showing Mounted Troops with Cannon, on 1862 cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Norfork, Va. Jun 5 1862" double circle postmark; slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F., a scarce and attractive design.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1738 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - d-n themes
The New Quaker Bonnet, 1861. Red white and blue patriotic design on drop cover bearing 1857, 1¢ blue, some short perfs, tied by "Brooklyn N.Y., Jul 12" cds addressed to Box 211; no flap and light stain, Fine and scarce design. Walcott No. 1605.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1739 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
Officer - Front Face! - Eyes Right! . Red white and blue patriotic design with stamp placed over lady, tied by "target cancel with matching "Fort Jefferson Fla. June 1" cds on cover to Hollis N.H.; reduced at right, Fine and rare design, ex-Graham.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1740 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
Our Union Volunteers. Composite red and blue Magee design showing Soldiers and Indian Heads on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Bank Division Aug 18" cds to Clarkson Center N.Y.; reduced slightly from opening at right, Very Fine, ex-Malpass, Graham.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1741 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
"Protecting Secesh Property". Red humorous caricature design with quotation below, on cover to Ohio franked with grid canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; minor cover edge wear, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1742 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
"A Rebel Attack on Pickin's.". Blue patriotic caricature design showing skeletal soldier, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (repaired fault) tied by grid cancels, to Haughlinstown Pa. with matching "Harrisburgh, Pa." cds; some backside flaws, Very Fine appearance, this is one of only two recorded used examples of this patriotic design, ex Bischel, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64b; Estimate $...
Lot #1743 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
Sailor with Lady and Flag. Red design with "Flag of the seas! On ocean wave, Thy stars shall glitter o'er the brave" slogan below on cover to Cincinnati Oh., original mailed with obsolete 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) and then overfranked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by circular grid, matching "St. Paul Ind. Jan 14" origin cds, matching 1862 red patriotic enclosure showing Lady and Shield with lovely content, F.-V.F.,...
Lot #1744 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
Scott & Jeff Dogs. Humorous caricature design on cover to Mattapoisett, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by quartered cork handstamp and red Boston, Mass. cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #1745 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
Scott and Jeff Dogs. Humorous caricature design on cover to Westerly, R.I., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue grid handstamp, matching "Haydenville, Mass., Oct 17" cds, Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1746 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
Soldier & Flag. Multicolor design with Confederate Flag under foot and allegorical motifs, on cover to Grand Rapids, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at bottom) tied by Washington, D.C. cds; stamp crease and small cover edge tears, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare multicolored printed patriotic design.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1747 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - o-w themes and balance
State of Maine, Adj't General's Office. Gray allover patriotic showing state seal design, on unsealed cover to "Selectmen of Carmel, Maine", franked with "1861, 1¢ blue" tied by partial Augusta, Me. postmark, Very Fine.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $150 - 200.
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