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THB[CIVIL WAR]. Collection of over 340 patriotic covers, including:
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LiveJun 25, 2021
The June 25 American Historical Ephemera and Photography Auction features an exciting assemblage of 18th-early 20th century material, including Civil War archives, Early Photography, Western Americana, Autographs and Manuscripts, and more. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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A collection of approximately 340 Civil War-era patriotic covers, majority postally unused (4 with flag illustrations clipped and affixed to blank envelopes, most in very fine condition, occasional spotting or edge wear). The covers bear illustrations of patriotic symbols, slogans, and cartoons representing the Union and the Confederacy. Various publishers, [ca 1861-1865].
Publishers include: Boston: J.M. Whittemore & Co., Proctor & Clark, William V. Spencer; Buffalo, NY: Young, Lockwood & Co., J. Sage & Sons.; Chicago: D.B. Cooke & Co., F. Munson, W.B. Keen; Cincinnati, OH: Harpel, James Gates, Mumford & Co.; Detroit: Cornwell, VanCleve & Barnes, Richmonds & Backus; Dubuque: W.J. Gilbert; Hartford: A.S. Robinson; Milwaukee: A. Whittemore & Co., H. Niedecken & Co.; New York: Brown & Ryan, D. Murphy's Son, New York Union Envelope Depot, Wm. Ridenburgh; Philadelphia; Harbach & Brother, Magee, S.C. Upham; N.p.,: Hoyt.
The largest group of covers (approximately 229) features flags, soldiers, pro-Union slogans and cartoons, and general patriotic themes. An additional group of approximately 23 covers draws ties to George Washington, other Founding Fathers, and the Revolutionary War with the Union Cause.
A large selection of covers (approximately 60) features anti-Confederate themes often lampooning Jefferson Davis and John B. Floyd. Other themes include Confederate cowardice, Southern drunkenness, the worthlessness of Southern currency and economy, and more. Covers include: F.F.V. Fleet Footed Virginians. Governor Wise and his two Sons. Cincinnati, OH: James Gates, n.d. A play on the abbreviation of "First Families of Virginia" with an engraving showing caricatures of Governor Wise and his sons running away. -- Secession Web. "Walk into my parlor," says the Spider to the Fly. New York: D. Murphy's Son, n.d. Jefferson Davis as a large spider with a skull and crossbones on his body luring flies, each labeled as Southern and border states. -- Rebel Enlistment in Virginia. - A "Willing Volunteer." N.p.: n.d. 6 1/4 x 3 5/16 in. A large yellow cover with an engraving that dominates the entire recto showing a 5 person conscription gang pulling an unwilling "recruit." -- Missouri tasting Seccession Soup, and gets burn! and thinks she won't go in. New York: New York Union Envelope Depot, n.d. Missouri, depicted as a weasel holds their nose next to a pot on the fire labeled "Secession Soup."
In the same theme, are approximately 12 covers regarding England's involvement in the Civil War and their relationship with the Confederacy. Examples include: The Rebels Invoking the Aid of Johnny Bull. Cincinnati, OH: James Gates, n.d. An engraving of Southerners attempting to sell cotton with the caption, "Help us, Mr. Bull, or we sink." Mr. Bull, holding bags of currency and a chaperone look on with the caption "Be cautious, Mr. Bull, it is dangerous for a man of your weight to venture on soft ground." Approximately 10 covers showing the Devil at work, including The Traitor Arnold giving a warm reception to the Traitor Davis. New York: D. Murphy's Son, n.d.
Other interesting examples include: "Jewels" found at Alexandria, by the Federal Army; consisting of Chians, Bracelets and Anklets. Supposed to have belonged to the "First Families" of Virginia. [Philadelphia]: S.C. Upham, n.d. An anti-slavery cover showing shackles and bonds and referring to them as the inherited "jewels" of the landed elite of Virginia. -- Contraband barricade. Come and get your property. New York: New York Union Envelope Depot, n.d. The engraving depicts Confederate and Union troops meeting in battle with a line of African American soldiers. -- A Fireman Zouave putting out secession. N.p., n.d. A firefighter sprays a secessionist with a firehose. Possibly in reference to the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Infantry) mustered by Elmer Ellsworth and composed mostly of firefighters.
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