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Lot 141 - civil war postal history Confederate States Patriotic Covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 141 - civil war postal history Confederate States Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

black on buff design, "W. & J. Bonitz, Goldsboro N.C." publisher, Verse 25 ("Men of the South, arise, arise..."), large-margined 10c Blue (12) tied by "Tarboro N.C. Oct 7" datestamp, cover addressed to Fair Haven, North Carolina, slightly reduced at left, very fine and scarce

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history Confederate States Patriotic Covers
Lot 118 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 118 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

portrait of George Washington on all-over Liberty and cannons red and blue patriotic envelope to Donauwörth, Bavaria, 1861 5c Buff and 10c Green (67, 68) each tied by target cancel, black "Gainesville Mo. May 26 1862" detestamp, red "New York Brem. Pkt. Paid 12 Mar 29" credit handstamp, blue three-line "America Über Bremen Franco", Bavarian backstamp, 5c stamp with few short scissor-cut perforations, extremely fine and attractive, 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

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Lot 126 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 126 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

red and blue Westervelt design with Seated Liberty, eagle with flag and banner, and soldier with flag and sabre, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 22 1863" datestamp, addressed to Haydenville, Massachusetts, extremely fine and rare

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers
Lot 113 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 113 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

small red and blue design of female and shield in top left corner of 1862 cover to Germany franked with 1861 5c Buff and 10c Green (67, 68) tied together by black grid, black "Fort Wayne Ind Feb 26 1862" double circle datestamp overstruck by red "N. York Paid 10 Hamb. Pkt. Mar 3", appropriate backstops, tiny tear at top right, otherwise very fine, a rare and attractive transatlantic patriotic originating from IndianaProvenance: John David Baker (R.A. Siegel Sale 556, 1980)

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers
Lot 119 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 119 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

spectacular multicolored Charles Magnus design, straightline "Due 3" handstamp with "Soldier's Letter" endorsement, addressed to Columbia, Pennsylvania, very fine and attractive, a beautiful and rare use

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers
Lot 127 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 127 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

red Westervelt design on cover addressed to Westernville, New York 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by "Newbern Jan 1" double circle datestamp, very fine and attractive

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers
Lot 114 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 114 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

red and blue design on cover franked with 1861 1c Blue and strip of three 3c Rose (63, 65), tied by "Teekalet W.T. Nov 6" double circle datestamp with matching grids, addressed to Machias, Maine, slightly reduced at left and with large piece black cardboard adhered to reverse, extremely fine appearance, one of just two Washington Territorial patriotic covers contained in the Bishel collection, an extraordinary use
Provenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers
Lot 120 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 120 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

red and blue patriotic design on orange color with verse in wreath, Magee imprint at left, 1861 3c Rose (65, straightedge at left), tied by "Phila Pa. Mar 4" duplex, addressed to Weedsport, New York, very fine and choice

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers
Lot 138 - civil war postal history Confederate States Patriotic Covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 138 - civil war postal history Confederate States Patriotic Covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

red and blue patriotic design on 1861 cover, black "Tudor Hall Va. Oct 2" datestamp with matching "10" handstamp, addressed to Goodmans X Roads, Georgia, soldier's endorsement along top, minor wear and large piece black construction paper adhered to reverse, very fine appearance
 

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history Confederate States Patriotic Covers
Lot 115 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers -  H. R. Harmer Inc

Lot 115 - civil war postal history union patriotic covers - H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

multicolored Charles Magnus design, three line imprint in lilac below, on cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by double circle "Washington DC Oct 20" datestamp to cover to Lakeville, Massachusetts, tiny tone spot and large piece black construction paper adhered to reverse, very fine appearance, a spectacular designProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)

H. R. Harmer Inc "Erivan" Collection Part VIII

civil war postal history union patriotic covers