"Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, VA. No. 3. C."

Civil War envelope

Civil War era patriotic envelope, one of 17 in collection 1995.25; published by Charles Magnus (1826-1900), New York, full front of envelope showing lithograph, black and white with slight metalic overtone, with inset title reading "Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, VA. No. 3. C."; image of vessels, including sidewheeler, along a waterfront area, figures, wagons, buildings and train tracks; similar to 1995.25.2; lower right of image: "Publ. by Chas. Magnus New York."; reverse (flap) side blank; unused.