Civil War Era 3c Washington Cover Col Humphreys Elgin Kane Co Illinois #1432

Original Civil War-era U.S. postal cover addressed to “Col. Humphreys, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois.” The cover is franked with a 3¢ George Washington stamp from the 1861 issue, most likely from the common Scott #65 family, and bears a black cancellation with a partial circular town/date postmark. The military-style “Col. Humphreys” address gives this cover additional historical interest. Research has identified several Civil War-era Humphrey/Humphreys military figures, but the exact recipient has not been conclusively identified, so no specific officer attribution is guaranteed. The envelope shows genuine age and postal use, including toning, staining, creasing, edge wear, and significant opening damage/paper loss on the reverse flap. The stamp remains attached and tied to the cover by the cancellation. A desirable piece of 1860s U.S. postal history, Illinois history, and Civil War-era ephemera suitable for collectors of classic U.S. stamps, military postal history, Kane County/Elgin memorabilia, and 19th-century correspondence. Please examine all photos carefully for condition, markings, cancellations, and exact details. Exact stamp variety, shade, postmark location, date, and recipient identity are not guaranteed. Sold as shown.