Lot 483 USA #65 1862 (December 1), Eagle, Shield, & Flags, patriotic Civil War cover to Marengo, franked with 3c rose Washington, tied by “CAIRO ILLINOIS” (Alexander County) double-circle datestamp, illustrated with a red, white, and blue design depicting a centrally placed eagle and shield flanked by American flags on both sides, a bold Union patriotic design, fine. Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Cairo Illinois
Lot 476, USA 1861 patriotic Civil War Cover Cairo Illinois to Lowell Massachusetts, sold for C$292
Lot 476 United States #65 cover #65 1861 (June 3), “The Union Forever” patriotic Civil War cover to Lowell, Massachusetts, franked with 3c rose Washington, tied by “CAIRO, ILLINOIS” (Alexander County) c.d.s., illustrated with an elaborate all-over red and blue design with Union soldiers, one holding the Constitution under the heading “SECURED” and a Zouave in full regalia under the heading “DEFENDED,” with the inscription “THE UNION FOREVER,” published by JAS. CATES, Cincinnati, slightly trimmed at right, a fine and visually striking Civil War patriotic cover. (Sc. #65). Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.