Price
$20.00
Condition
used
Product Condition
Very fine
Size
5 3/8" x 3"
Civil War Patriotic Cover – Flag of the Seas – Elaborate Naval Engraving. Attractive Civil War-era patriotic envelope featuring an elaborate black engraved design with a central oval vignette depicting a seated female figure beside a sailing vessel. The illustration is surrounded by intricate ornamental engraving and accompanied by the patriotic verse:
"Flag of the seas! on ocean's wave,
Thy stars shall glitter o'er the brave."
An especially interesting example of Civil War patriotic stationery celebrating America's maritime heritage and naval strength. Unused, with age toning and minor discoloration.
The Union Navy played a vital role during the Civil War, enforcing the blockade of Confederate ports, protecting shipping, and supporting military operations along America's rivers and coastlines. Naval themes appeared on patriotic stationery, reflecting the importance of American sea power and the symbolism of the national flag.
$20.00
used
Very fine
5 3/8" x 3"