An Extensive Collection Of Illustrated Civil War Envelope Covers Produced In The North Envelopes

$6,500 · Offered by James Arsenault & Company

U.S., 1861–1865. Folio 15” x 11.5” , full red leather with gilt title and rules at spine, spine recently renewed. 380 excised envelope covers mounted on 183 leaves. Two covers addressed; one envelope with period manuscript illustrations by the recipient or the sender. CONDITION: Very good, moderate wear to covers; envelopes very good, occasional light wear.

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