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Four Postally Used Union Patriotic Covers

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:38.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Four Postally Used Union Patriotic Covers
<B>Four Postally Used Union Patriotic Covers.</B></I> Colorful Union patriotic covers are usually offered unused. The contents of this small group, however, have been stamped, canceled and inscribed. They include the following: Cover with manuscript cancelled 1857 three-cent stamp placed beside an imprint showing a flag-waving zouave advancing to Richmond. Addressed to Newark, IL; Cover with a Warren, IL postmark and a 3-cent rose stamp bearing a fancy cancel. A cartoon showing Winfield Scott and Jeff Davis as dogs likely to fight over Washington, symbolized by a rack of ribs. Addressed to Bosco Bell, WI; Cover with three-cent rose stamp tied by Washington postmark. This envelope has a banner reading UNION FOREVER with an eagle and shield below. Addressed to Millport, NY; Cover celebrating Iowa with three-cent rose stamp tied by St. Louis, MO postmark and addressed to Sigomney, Iowa; two additional non-stamped pre-war covers with Maine postmarks. All of the covers average very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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