Civil War-era cover (circa 1864) franked with Sco)

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	98
Estimate	75.00 - 200.00 USD
Category	Firearms & Militaria
Auction	Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
Date	August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Featherznest
Location	Grapevine, Arkansas

This is a Civil War-era cover (circa 1864) franked with Scott #65 (3¢ Rose, 1861 issue).Cover DetailsStamp: 3¢ Rose Washington (#65), tied by a partial black target or geometric fancy cancel. Portland, ME circular date stamp “JAN 23” (year likely 1864 based on the handwritten “Recd Jan 1 1864” notation on the left).Address: Mrs. A. M. Humphrey, Taylors Falls, Minn. (a small town in Chisago County, Minnesota — typical domestic use during the Civil War).Envelope: Yellow/orange paper, standard size, with minor wear/tears (common for 160+ year old covers). No backstamps or other markings visible.Rate/Usage: Single 3¢ rate for domestic letter (under 3,000 miles). Standard usage for the period.This is a typical domestic cover from the 1861–1867 period — not rare but collectible for the stamp, cancel, and Minnesota destination during the Civil War.Auction Value (Siegel Comparisons)Common #65 covers:Plain or average cancels: $20–$75.With decent fancy cancels or interesting destinations: $75–$200+.Siegel Auction Galleries (and similar houses) regularly sell similar #65 covers:Standard Portland ME or similar town cancels on #65 covers: Often $50–$150.Fancy cancel or Civil War-related usages: $100–$400+ (higher for better strikes, military addresses, or illustrated envelopes).Your cover (fancy-ish cancel + MN destination + dated notation): Likely $75–$200 in retail/auction, depending on condition photos and bidder interest. Nothing exceptionally rare here, but solid for a Civil War postal history lot.

More lots in this auction

See all lots in Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 →