Federal Usages
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 354 |
|
"Itasca Off Mobile Bay, January 24th 1864". Dateline on letter from
sailor on U.S. Gunboat Itasca, fascinating contents incl. talk of
Admiral Farragut's visit and how he took the ships up to the rebel fort for
some reconnaisance, interesting contents |
E. 200-300 |
280.00 |
| 355 |
|
Union Soldier's Letters. Seven, incl. four on multicolored patriotic
enclosures, one from Jefferson Barracks in Aug. 1861, one on Magnus Camp
Scene with verse, generally interesting content, mostly Fine-Very Fine |
E. 150-200 |
0.00 |
| 356 |
 |
 Waving Flag. Red and blue
design, 3c Dull Red (26) tied by ms. "Not recognized", ms.
"Due 3" and "Windsor Mills Ohio Sep. 14" circular datestamp, to Franklin
Mills O., stamp and cover with faults, still Fine, scarce attempted use
after demonetization, Chase notes on back
(Image) |
E. 300-400 |
150.00 |
| 356A |
|
 Banks' Expedition.
Horizontal strip of three of 1c Blue (63), tied by neat New York circular
datestamps and perfectly struck circle of wedges cancels on yellow cover to
Monterrey Mass., with "Official Business. Head Quarters Remainder Banks'
Expedition. 194 Broadway, New York." printed corner card at top right,
barely reduced at right, Extremely Fine, obviously related to Gen. Banks'
Red River Campaigns of 1863 and 1864, but we failed to find anything about
this headquarters (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
500.00 |
| 357 |
|
 Adams Express Co., Burnside
Expedition. Neat "Pulaski Ky. Oct. 13, 1863" ms. cancel ties 3c
Rose (65) on illustrated cover with four horses pulling a large wagon, to
Bradford N.H., portions of address re-inked, otherwise Very Fine, with 2003
P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
750.00 |
| 358 |
|
 Adams Express Co. Monroe
Va. Five red wax seals on back of orange cover to Whitehall N.Y., blue
crayon "10 EX 21", ms. "$30.00 has been enclosed" crossed out and
with blue "Actual Amount Unknown" handstamp, with original 1865-dated
enclosure with patriotic design, interesting contents discussing Battle of
Richmond, minor edgewear, Very Fine, scarce usage
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
200.00 |
| 360 |
|
Southern Express Co. Usages. Five covers from Memphis incl. four
with orange "Three Gatherings" labels, last with printed corner card and
express labels, minor edgewear, Fine-Very Fine |
E. 400-500 |
200.00 |