Federal and Post-War Usages
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 3083 |
 |
 George W. McClellan. Free
frank "G W McClellan Maj. Genl." on field cover to "Col. Kingsbury,
Chief of Ordnance Army of Potomac", fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 3084 |
|
 The Pirate Flag. Red and
blue Union design with "Jeff. Davis" and "A.H. Stephens", ms. "Rec'd
Oct. 8, 1862" at top left, red crayon "Back in 3 minutes" on back, Very
Fine, colorful Union mockery of the popular Confederate flag design (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 3085 |
|
 New Orleans La. Aug. 29,
1862. Clear strike of blue double-circle datestamp on Patriotic
cover with red border and embossed Eagle and Shield on backflap, to West
Haven Conn., matching "Ship" and "5" in circle handstamps,
trivial overall wear, Very Fine, attractive use during first six months
Federal occupation (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 3086 |
|
 "U.S. Ship Relief, in Mobile
Bay, June 12, 1867". Dateline on folded letter, accompanied by cover
with 3c Rose (65) cancelled by cork, "Mobile Ala. Jun. 13" circular
datestamp to Johnson Vt., Very Fine, scarce usage
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 3087 |
|
U.S. Navy Gulf Blockading Squadron -- The Gustavus R. B. Horner
Correspondence. 37 covers addressed to Surgeon Horner U.S.N., 1861-65
during active duty with the Gulf Blockading Squadron, most with detailed
addresses, excellent variety incl. O.B. frank from Judge Advocate,
congressional frank, 3c 1857 & 1861 frankings, Bureau of Medicine & Surgery
O.B. handstamps, some carried by courier, all neatly docketed and most
opened with care, a fascinating group with good research/exhibit potential |
E. 750-1,000 |