[CIVIL WAR]. 15 illustrated patriotic covers with Union and Confederate subject matter.

Lot comprised of 15 illustrated covers, each approx. 3 x 5 3/4 in. or smaller. Highlights include:

Jolly Roger flag inscribed, "J.D. His Marque." -- Woman gathering items from a dresser, captioned "I have no one to send - I'll go myself, and nurse the sick." -- "Vigorous Prosecution of the War and No Compromise under the Guns of Rebels," surrounded by patriotic motifs. -- Confederate First National flag with 7 stars, "Jefferson Davis" and "Alexander H. Stevens" inscribed on the red stripes. -- "Soldier's Portable Camp Writing Case," featuring a soldier writing a letter at camp, with an illustration of the writing case below. Boston: J.M. Whittemore. -- A woman baking in a kitchen, captioned "If I cannot fight, I can feed those who do." -- A view of an eagle perched atop the United States, holding an American flag, captioned "Wrapt in its folds Our Whole Country shines resplendent through its Stars." New York: Bloom & Smith, 1861. -- And other patriotic vignettes.

Together, 15 illustrated covers.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition overall good to very good. Some with toning, occasional spotting. Some with residue on reverse side.

Confederate First National Flag cover: partial tear to top flag on reverse side.

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[CIVIL WAR]. 15 illustrated patriotic covers with Union and Confederate subject matter.

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