(SLAVERY ABOLITION) Group of 5 patriotic covers on the them

Sale 2631 - Lot 65

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Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900

(SLAVERY & ABOLITION.) Group of 5 patriotic covers on the theme of contrabands. Unused postal covered, most printed in colors, each about 3 x 5 1/2 inches; minimal wear and light toning, some with mount remnants on verso. Various places, circa 1862-1865

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"Contraband barricade. Come and get your property," printed by New York Union Envelope Depot.

"Contraband, or Jeff on Cotton," printed by J. Magee of Philadelphia.

"One of the F.F.V.'s [First Families of Virginia] after his Contraband," printed by D. Murphy's Sons of New York.

Untitled cover showing an overseer whipping a man in chains.

Untitled cover apparently showing a United States Colored Troops member and a contraband in facing vignettes.