Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 76 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"Beauregard and Davis Taking Observations", large pictorial design in blue with Upham imprint, registered cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by two strikes of Washington, DC postmark, manuscript "Registered", "$10.00", and "1870" (registration number), addressed to Shoemakertown, Pennsylvania, includes original enclosure with embossed letterhead depicting General Winfield Scott, datelined "Washington DC Sep 15 '61" with message from soldier to his mother, Very Fine and certainly unique use of this caricaturernProvenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)rnJon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 71 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"Our Army & Navy - Gen. Butler, Gen. Stringham", portraits in ovals with naval battle scene between, all-over design in gray green, addressed to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Vienna, Austria on reverse with unusual franking of 1860 12c Black (36B), 1861 1c Blue (63), and five 1861 3c Rose pink (64b, one with blunted perfs from placement), all tied by black Boston "Paid" in grid, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Sep 24" also ties two stamps, red boxed "Aachen 8 10 Franco", Vienna arrival handstamp on design side, Extremely Fine, a spectacular cover from the Angell correspondencernKatherine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 87 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"The Strong Arm of the North", scarlet imprint above arm and hammer design, cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65, trivial gum stain), tied by black target with matching "Clymers N.Y Jan 27" datestamp, addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Extremely Fine (Walcott 997 var)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 82 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"In Union Is Strength" multicolor Flag and Shields design with Kimmel imprint below, 1857 3c Dull red (26) tied by "New York Jul 20 1861" duplex, addressed to Boston, Massachusetts, small edgebreaks/wrinkles, Very Fine and scarce"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 77 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIColonial Soldier Holding Flag, red and blue design on cover franked with 1857 10c Green (35), tied by Salem, Massachusetts datestamp, red "U. States" exchange office handstamp at top, addressed to Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, minor edge toning, Very Fine (Walcott 2021 var)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 72 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"In Union There Is Strength", 1861 12c Black (69, small internal tear) and six 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by segmented corks to cover to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Paris, France, red and blue Whittemore "In Union There Is Strength" patriotic design at left, red "Boston 24 Jan 20 Paid" datestamp, red transit and boxed "PD" and French arrival datestamp on reverse, Very Fine, a spectacular Angell cover"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 88 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"The Swamp Angel, Morris Island, S.C.", black design on stampless cover with soldier's letter docketing, postmarked Beaufort, South Carolina with "Due 3" handstamp, addressed to Unionville, Pennsylvania, some light toning and slightly reduced at left, still Fine and rare (Walcott 819 var)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 83 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"Jeff, And His Pet", red design of a snake, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by target cancel with matching "Port Royal S.C. Mar 18" datestamp (1862 docketing on reverse), addressed to Exeter, New Hampshire, Very Fine and attractive (Walcott 1146)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)"Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 78 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI"Desperate Bayonet Charge at Battle of Winchester, March 23, Led by Gen. Tyler", caption below red and blue battle scene, J.G. Wells imprint on backflap, franked with 1861 1c Blue, 1863 2c Black (63, 73) tied or canceled by target with a Laporte, Indiana March 1 datestamp, addressed to North Leslie, Michigan, envelope opened roughly and a bit reduced at right, Fine and attractive (Walcott 748)rnErastus Tyler (1822-91) was a Union general in the Civil War and fought in many of the early battles in the Eastern Theater before being assigned command of the defenses of Baltimore. The First Battle of Winchester, fought on May 25, 1862, in and around Frederick County, Virginia, and Winchester, Virginia, was a major victory in Confederate Army Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's Campaign through the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War."Erivan" Collection Part VI H. R. Harmer Inc January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VIunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
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 Lot 117 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc The "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Part V"Loyal, Arms of Pennsylvania," attractive red and blue design with the state seal of Pennsylvania at left and a border of stars with the abbreviations of each state, Magee imprint on reverse, 1861 3c Rose (65) perfectly stocked-on-the-nose by black "Paid 3" in circle with matching "Bedford Pa. Paid Nov 30" cds alongside, addressed to McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, repairs at left and black construction paper adhered to reverse, still Very Fine appearance, one of only three recorded examples of this attractive design (Weiss ST-113)Union Patriotic Covers H. R. Harmer Inc The "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Part Vunited states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers |
