Price
$18.00
Condition
used
Product Condition
Very fine
Size
5.5" x 3"
Civil War Patriotic Cover “Constitutional Union” Lady Liberty.
Original Civil War patriotic cover featuring a detailed allegorical design titled “Constitutional Union.” The illustration depicts Liberty holding a shield and banner surrounded by patriotic imagery and accompanied by the slogan:
“Our Standard is ‘Justice,’
Our Watchword—‘Be Free.’”
Printed in red ink, the design reflects the strong pro-Union constitutional themes commonly promoted in Northern patriotic stationery during the Civil War. The cover remains unused and displays beautifully with crisp printing and excellent visual appeal.
Civil War patriotic cover featuring a striking red illustration titled “Federal Cavalry.” The design depicts a mounted Union cavalry soldier viewed from behind with saber drawn, creating a dramatic military image typical of wartime patriotic stationery.
Signed in the plate “Avery Sc.” at lower right, likely referencing the engraver. The cover is unused and displays attractively with strong red ink and clean overall appearance. A desirable military-themed patriotic cover highlighting the important role of Union cavalry during the Civil War.
From a large collection of Civil War patriotic covers in very fine condition that we recently acquired and will continue to list in the coming weeks.
Civil War patriotic covers often emphasized preservation of the Union and defense of constitutional government rather than solely military victory. Allegorical images of Liberty, justice, and national unity were widely used to rally Northern support for the war effort. Themes such as “Constitutional Union” appealed to Americans who viewed the conflict as a struggle to preserve the nation founded by the Constitution.
$18.00
used
Very fine
5.5" x 3"