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Lot 2027 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2027 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

No Compromise with Traitors, Rebellion Must Be Put Down. Red white and blue Shield and Flag patriotic design on all-over shaded cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Camanche, Iowa, Sep 18" cds to Newton N.J., forwarded to Windsor N.Y. with "Newtown N.J. Sep 21" cds and "Due 3" rating handstamp; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers
Lot 2022 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2022 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Flag and Steamship. Red white and blue Magee design with "Thou too sail on., O Ship of State, Sail on, O Union, Strong and great" verse on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Paid" in circle handstamp and matching "Camden N.J., Nov 21, 1862" cds to Annville Pa.; reduced slightly at left, slight overall toning, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers
Lot 2033 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2033 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Waving Flag. Three red white and blue patriotic designs with same waving flag, one with flag only, second with "Union Forever" slogan below, and last with "William T. Nicholson, Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer, Trenton" advertising; some mixed condition, Fine trio.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers
Lot 2017 - united states civil war civil war postal history -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2017 - united states civil war civil war postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lincoln's First Inauguration Day, "Dayton O. Mar 4, 1861". Cds on cover to Chillicothe Oh. bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by matching circular grid cancel; reduced at right and some staining, Fine, Brookman $5,000 catalog value.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war civil war postal history
Lot 2028 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2028 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

North Verse South Dog Caricature. Patriotic design with Berlin & Jones imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Paid" circle cancel and matching "Fort Jefferson Fla Apr 21" cds to Francistown N.H.; reduced at right, couple edge tears with one affecting cds, F.-V.F., and exceedingly scarce design, ex-Walcott. Walcott No. W918.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers
Lot 2012 - united states civil war slavery related -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2012 - united states civil war slavery related - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

1767 Newport, R.I. Slave Rental Document. For the negro Primus to work for 4 days on the sloop Venus at a cost of £10 (paid in full in sugar), Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

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Lot 2023 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2023 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Flags Crossed. Blue and red design with "The Union, it must be preseved" slogan below, on fresh cover to Providence, R.I., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue grid handstamp, red "Bridgewater, Ms., Jun 30, 1861" cds; cover missing a sideflap, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. 26.
Walcott No. 2873; Estimate $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers
Lot 2034 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2034 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Flag Patriotics from New Jersey. Group of six red white and blue designs including Eagle with Flag design (W2624) on cover bearing #26 from Plainfield, "Union" Eagle and Flag design on post office business free cover from Delstation N.J., The Union Forever fancy oval design from Camden N.J., etc, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers
Lot 2018 - united states civil war civil war postal history -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2018 - united states civil war civil war postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Grand Army Fair Tickets. Two different issued to Joe Hooker Post; 1883 multicolored season ticket and black on orange single admission ticket; some soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war civil war postal history
Lot 2029 - united states civil war union patriotic covers -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2029 - united states civil war union patriotic covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

Soldier Caricature. Design with caption "One of the "Flowers" of the Rebel Army, provided with a pair of seven-league boots." below, on cover to Albany, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid handstamp, red "Boston, Mass., Jun 24" cds, Very Fine and choice, a very rare caricature patriotic design with only a couple examples known. Scott No. 65.
Walcott No. 1058; Estimate $400 - 600.

Seven-league boots emanates from European folklore. The boots allow the wearer to take strides of seven leagues per step.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 71 - The Sescal Sale

united states civil war union patriotic covers