Sale #55

1861-65 - Civil War, remarkable collection of Patriotic Covers unused, in three volumes containing 425 covers. Volume 1 contains famous people, military portraits, scenes and States including Elmer Ellsworth covers (24), he was an early casualty and martyr on the Union side, and a range of covers showing "Loyal" States and "Rebel" States. Volume 2 contains caricatures such as Jefferson Davis trying to tickle the British Lion with cotton, other covers showing "Traitor Jeff", "Confederate Bonds" cover featuring shackles. Volume 3 contains Flags, Eagles and miscellaneous covers. A most interesting lot, apparantly all different, in generally fine condition, accompanied by the William Weiss catalogue of Union Civil War Patriotic Covers. HEAVY LOT - OVERSEAS BIDDERS PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SHIPPING COSTS [US2] [Estimate price: £3,524.00]