1865 · [vp
by [Civil War]
[vp, 1865. Ten unused covers, all oblong 3-1/8" x 5-1/2." Very Good plus, one with minor wear.
1. "E PLURIBUS UNUM. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED." An eagle and shield over several uniformed soldiers standing with bayoneted rifles, holding a banner above their heads. New York: Charles Magnus. Weiss M-T-38, variation with violet ink.
2. "The 'Key' to the Southern Rebellion." A soldier sits in front of a keg of whiskey with rifle in hand and head hanging with a pipe dangling from his mouth. S.C. Upham, 310 Chestnut St. Printed in violet ink. Weiss C-P-T-23.
3. "Secession is nearly played out, so I will go back to my H----hole" A devil with cloven feet and wearing a jester-like outfit, marches with a pitchfork. New York: Union Envelope. Printed with black ink. Weiss C-D-39.
4. "JEFF. DAVIS' PASSPORT." A hand holds a card that reads, "Mr. Jeff Davis and friends are permitted to leave the State of Virginia. WINFIELD SCOTT." Weiss, C-P-J 6/6a, variation, black ink on white.
5. "For the flag our fathers gave, O'er our children's head shall wave, And their children's children's grave, God for our native land." A crowd stands around a large flag. Printed in blue and red inks. New York: Union Envelope Depot. Weiss M-T-14.
6. "While the cat's away the mice will play." The U.S. Mint stands in the background while a dog with a collar reading Scott, chases several rats carrying bags of money with names on their bodies including Yancy, Floyd, Cobb and a fourth. Weiss C-A-D-11.
7. Star of the Union Shield with no verse. Printed in red and blue inks. Weiss O-S-28.
8." The Father of His Country Left This to His Children," text in oval surrounded by flags,
bayonets and cannons. Printed in red and blue inks. Weiss F-T-99
9. "Uncle Sam's flying artillery; Rebels retreating." Soldier sitting atop a winged cannon with one rebel on a horse and another in a horse pulled wagon. Printed in red ink. Weiss C-A-H-54.
10. "PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO ALL THE INHABITANTS". A blue bell with the verse along its sound bow. Printed in blue ink. Magee, 316 Chestnut St. Weiss O-B-4. (Inventory #: 40241)
1. "E PLURIBUS UNUM. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED." An eagle and shield over several uniformed soldiers standing with bayoneted rifles, holding a banner above their heads. New York: Charles Magnus. Weiss M-T-38, variation with violet ink.
2. "The 'Key' to the Southern Rebellion." A soldier sits in front of a keg of whiskey with rifle in hand and head hanging with a pipe dangling from his mouth. S.C. Upham, 310 Chestnut St. Printed in violet ink. Weiss C-P-T-23.
3. "Secession is nearly played out, so I will go back to my H----hole" A devil with cloven feet and wearing a jester-like outfit, marches with a pitchfork. New York: Union Envelope. Printed with black ink. Weiss C-D-39.
4. "JEFF. DAVIS' PASSPORT." A hand holds a card that reads, "Mr. Jeff Davis and friends are permitted to leave the State of Virginia. WINFIELD SCOTT." Weiss, C-P-J 6/6a, variation, black ink on white.
5. "For the flag our fathers gave, O'er our children's head shall wave, And their children's children's grave, God for our native land." A crowd stands around a large flag. Printed in blue and red inks. New York: Union Envelope Depot. Weiss M-T-14.
6. "While the cat's away the mice will play." The U.S. Mint stands in the background while a dog with a collar reading Scott, chases several rats carrying bags of money with names on their bodies including Yancy, Floyd, Cobb and a fourth. Weiss C-A-D-11.
7. Star of the Union Shield with no verse. Printed in red and blue inks. Weiss O-S-28.
8." The Father of His Country Left This to His Children," text in oval surrounded by flags,
bayonets and cannons. Printed in red and blue inks. Weiss F-T-99
9. "Uncle Sam's flying artillery; Rebels retreating." Soldier sitting atop a winged cannon with one rebel on a horse and another in a horse pulled wagon. Printed in red ink. Weiss C-A-H-54.
10. "PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO ALL THE INHABITANTS". A blue bell with the verse along its sound bow. Printed in blue ink. Magee, 316 Chestnut St. Weiss O-B-4. (Inventory #: 40241)
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