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ONLINE FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS AND MILITARIA AUCTION
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 238
(2)Civil War Patriotic Cover and Related Material Featuring Stephen A. Douglas and Don Carlos Buell
Estimate: $100 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
Interesting pairing of Civil War-era material combining a mourning-style patriotic cover honoring Stephen A. Douglas, including a later Lincoln–Douglas debates commemorative stamp block, with a portrait cover of Gen. Don Carlos Buell accompanied by campaign-related map illustration. The grouping reflects both political and military leadership themes, linking pre-war political figures with Western Theater command, and offers a mix of portrait imagery and historical context appealing to collectors of Civil War personalities. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Good to very good; toning, folds, scattered staining, and handling wear consistent with age, with some edge wear and mounting-related impressions.
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The Estate of Professor Ronald H. Limbaugh (University of the Pacific) Director of the Holt-Atherton Pacific Center for Western Studies and Director of the John Muir Center for Regional Studies
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