1861-65 - Civil War, remarkable collection of Patriotic Covers unused, in three volumes containing 425 covers. Volume 1 contains famous people, military portraits, scenes and States including Elmer Ellsworth covers (24), he was an early casualty and martyr on the Union side, and a range of covers showing "Loyal" States and "Rebel" States. Volume 2 contains caricatures such as Jefferson Davis trying to tickle the British Lion with cotton, other covers showing "Traitor Jeff", "Confederate Bonds" cover featuring shackles. Volume 3 contains Flags, Eagles and miscellaneous covers. A most interesting lot, apparantly all different, in generally fine condition, accompanied by the William Weiss catalogue of Union Civil War Patriotic Covers. HEAVY LOT - OVERSEAS BIDDERS PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SHIPPING COSTS [US2] [Estimate price: £3,524.00]
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2008 saw us celebrating our first 50 years of supplying stamps to discerning collectors. Omniphil and Avon Approvals were both launched in 1958. In those days it was not uncommon for 3000 young... Read More
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