6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
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Oct 31, 2018
Outstanding patriotic cover collection housed in a red leather binder and slip cases. More than 340+ unused covers dating approximately 1861-1865. The vast majority are Union covers, with approximately 15 representing the Confederacy.
A wide range of covers comprises the collection. The following groupings are offered: 4 Jefferson Davis with a rare copyrighted tri-color; 11 Confederate flags and state seals; the complete "Secesh Chain" series, numbered 1-30, by Charles Magnus; 14 traitors including James Buchanan as "Judas," Breckenridge and Bell, with an Everett envelope; 10 Stephen A. Douglas; 12 personalities such as W.G. Brownlow, John Brown, Gov. John A. Andrew, Daniel Webster and more; 16 patriotic featuring Lafayette, John Hancock, Bunker Hill, Lady Justice and more; 16 political satire which includes Russell, Floyd, and CS vs. US, and more; 22 pertaining to "Southern Loan," finances, and political satire with multiple full covered illustrations; 9 Ben Franklin; outstanding group of 34 George Washington; 13 General Beauregard; 22 depicting "King Cotton" and John Bull; 20 satire/cartoons of Virginia and South Carolina; 20 satirical views of the South; and a superb group of 90 covers pertaining to secession.
Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. - If there is no shipping amount on listed your invoice, you will need to make arrangements to pick up or ship your purchase through an alternative shipping company. Our shipping department can be contacted at 513.871.1670 (ext. 219) or email shipping@cowans.com. - Shipping charges include insurance for your order while in transit. If you have private insurance we will adjust your charge to include only packing and shipping. - Please allow 14 – 21 days after payment to package and ship your purchase as carefully as possible.