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Union with Star Border
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A blue border with white stars, each named for the states in the Union and the Confederacy. Inside on the right is the word: "UNION," with the top of the letters blue with white stars, and the bottom of the letters are diagonal red and white stripes. Inside on the left side are two Union flags and a Union shield with the American Eagle. Illustration printed on envelope, mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
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W0146S9
WHi 76222
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