Civil War-era domestic cover (circa 1863–1864
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 132 |
| Estimate | 20.00 - 75.00 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 |
Civil War-era domestic cover (circa 1863–1864) franked with Scott #65 (3¢ Rose, 1861 issue).Cover DetailsStamp: 3¢ Rose Washington (#65), tied by a partial black cancel (likely target or geometric fancy element).Postmark: “BOSTON MASS” circular date stamp (partial “JAN 3” or similar).Address: Mr. Jesse Martin, Canaan, N.H. (New Hampshire destination — common northern domestic use).Overall: Standard envelope with minor aging/wear. Typical single-rate usage.This fits perfectly with your other #65 covers (Portland ME and the yellow one) — a nice small group of 1860s fancy cancel/domestic mail.Auction Value & ComparisonsCommon #65 covers: $20–$75.With Boston cancel + decent strike: $50–$150 (Boston is a common origin but still collectible; fancy elements add appeal).Siegel Auction Galleries examples:#65 on cover with Boston or similar town cancels and partial fancy strikes: Often $50–$200.Better fancy cancels or interesting usages: $150–$400
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