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Lincoln, Slavery and the Civil War


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Lot 3147

"Union" Cannon (Walcott 1163), red and blue patriotic design with D. Murphy's Sons imprint, bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by circular grid and addressed to The Tribune in New York City, matching sharp "Blackstone Mas. Jul 29" c.d.s., clean and Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 500

Provenance: Walcott
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Lot 3148

"Union" Eagle and Flag, Rindenburgh red, white and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by grid and addressed to Gorham, Me., red "Charlestown Ms. Sep 3 1861" d.c.d.s.; cover wrinkling, Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
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Lot 3149

Lincoln Watchwords "Constitution and Laws", red, white and blue patriotic design shows all trades united to support the Union, bearing 3¢ dull red (26), small flaws, tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul 13" c.d.s. and addressed to Philadelphia Pa.; Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3150

Lady Liberty, Eagle and Shield, multicolored patriotic with Benham imprint at top, bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid and addressed to Harrington Oh., bold strike of red "New Haven Con. Jun 20 1861" c.d.s., cover with "Missent" in manuscript and light "Harwinton Ct Jan 24" c.d.s. before forwarding to Ohio; small stamp and cover faults including repaired lower right corner, still Fine and attractive.
Estimate $200 - 300

Pro-Union sentiment was very strong in 1861 as shown on this Benham patriotic design with "The Federal Laws must be enforced" slogan.

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Lot 3151

"The Union and the Constitution", all-over flag design, circa 1864 bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Alexandria La. Nov 20" d.c.d.s. and addressed to Del Grove, Pa.; stamp and cover faults, Fine and scarce flag adaptation patriotic design used from recaptured Aledxandria La.
Estimate $150 - 200
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Lot 3152

"The Original Thirteen", multicolored patriotic design showing indistinct "Dec 6" c.d.s. and matching "Paid 3" rating handstamp, addressed to McAlisterville, Pa.; edge tear and reduced slightly at left, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3153

Eagle and Flags, all-over red and blue patriotic design with Gates imprint bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cleveland O. Oct 28 1861" c.d.s. to Postville, N.Y.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3154

"Not a Star Must Fall", slogan on Eagle and Star patriotic design in red, white and blue with Richards imprint on cover bearing "Soldier's Letter, Col. 26th N.J.V., A.J.M." oval handstamp and "Due 3" rating handstamp at left, to Livingston, N.J.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3155

Pillar of Glory with Lady Liberty, handpainted multicolor patriotic design with J.B. Elliott imprint and "Lives of great men all remind us…" slogan, bearing 3¢ dull red (26), hor. crease, tied by blue "Miamiville Ohio Jun 17" c.d.s., second strike below on cover to Bourneville, Oh.; reduced a bit at right and top flap refolded, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3156

"Onward to Victory", red and white patriotic design depicting Liberty riding Eagle and holding dual Flags, bearing 3¢ rose (65), faulty, tied by "Louisville Ky. Nov 23" c.d.s. and addressed to Vienna Crossroads, Ohio; reduced at left and edge wear, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3157

Liberty Covering the World, multicolored patriotic design with Wells imprint on flap, bearing 3¢ rose (65), faulty, tied by grid cancel and matching Illinois Apr. 1 c.d.s. on cover to Bloomville, N.Y.; small paper loss on reverse, Fine and rare design.
Estimate $300 - 400
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Lot 3158

Illustrated History of "The Stars and Stripes", red and blue patriotic design showing the Eight Different Flags, on cover to Providence R.I., bearing with 3¢ rose (65) tied by fancy geometric duplexed with "Portland Me., 4 Nov 1861" double-circle postmark; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, scarce and attractive.
Estimate $500 - 750
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Lot 3159

"Union" Flag and Stars, all-over red and blue design with "Beacon Print" imprint with blue "Paris Ill Jan 25 1862" d.c.d.s., sent free and addressed to Postmaster of St. Louis, Mo.; tears on reverse and tiny edge tears at left, Fine and attractive.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3160

34-Star Flag Design, red, white and blue patriotic design with four-line printed slogan, on 1861 cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Blackearth Wis Sep 10" c.d.s. to Caledonia, Minn., 1861 pencil docketing at left; opening tear and slight fading, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate $200 - 300
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