1861 3c Washington, Pink, Patriotic Cover

Own a Piece of Civil War History – Union Patriotic Cover

This cover was sent from Washington, DC, to Connecticut during the first year of the Civil War.  It shows support for the Union by citizens of Connecticut.  The 3¢ Washington stamp (US #65) is canceled with a Washington, DC postmark.

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Own a Piece of Civil War History – Union Patriotic Cover

This cover was sent from Washington, DC, to Connecticut during the first year of the Civil War.  It shows support for the Union by citizens of Connecticut.  The 3¢ Washington stamp (US #65) is canceled with a Washington, DC postmark.

Patriotic envelopes began appearing in the North even before the Civil War began.  Showing support for the Union, they often pictured flags.  The number of Patriotic Covers greatly increased after the South seceded from the Union.  More than 300 Northern printed used woodcuts, letterpresses, and lithography to produce these Patriotic Covers.  While most covers were printed on white paper, some like this one, were printed on colored paper.

This Patriotic Cover has been preserved for more than 1 ½ centuries.  It’s time to make it part of your Civil War collection.  Order this cover today. 

You’ll receive the cover shown.  We have only one in stock.