8 Framed Civil War Era Envelopes With "Contrabands of War" Artwork
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 23, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0135 |
| Estimate | $25 - $10,000 |
| Opening bid | $25 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Online Firearms, Knives, Ammunition & Advertising |
| Date | August 23, 2026 at 10:05 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Richmond Auctions Firearms |
| Location | Greenville, South Carolina |
These 8 envelopes are framed with a modern Rebel Flag Patch in the center. The envelopes all feature different images of "Contrabands of War". This is in reference to Union General Benjamin Butler's
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