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4201

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. '24' Mar 8 1861, clear strike of cds with 24¢ integral due rating on folded letter to Edinburgh, Scotland, blue Tobias Sons company oval, "N. York Br. Pkt. '5' " integral exchange cds, although endorsed per Cunard Line Australasian, actually carried by Galway Line Adriatic from New York Mar. 13th to Queenstown arriving Mar. 23rd, Edinburgh (3.25) backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling packet due rating; vertical file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE CONFEDERATE USE TO SCOTLAND WITH EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR CONTENT. Great Civil War content written only four days after Lincoln took office, "…On 4th March President Lincoln of the United States delivered his Inaugural & from its tone regarded by many as a declaration of war. The commissioners from Southern Confederacy are now at Washington to demand the surrender of all the forts held by United States in our Territory & upon result this mission hangs either a peaceable separation or a bloody one. Since our last report the State of "Texas" has also seceded & joined the "Confederate States" & then "Arkansas" seceded, we will have all the cotton producing states with us…".The Cunard Line "Australian" broke down enroute to New York and returned to Queenstown. Her mails were transferred to "Arabia". Cunard Line engaged Galway's "Adriatic" to carry mails for the scheduled return trip eastbound. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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4202

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Mar 15 1861, clear strike of cds with handstamped "24" cent due rating on folded letter to Edinburgh, Scotland, blue Tobias Sons company oval, "Boston B. Pkt. '5' 20 Mar" exchange debit cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Mar. 20th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 2nd, handstamped "1/" shilling packet due rating, Edinburgh (4.4) arrival backstamp; vertical file folds, F.-V.F., A rare Confederate use to Scotland. Estimate $500 - 750. This is the next letter in the correspondence and mentions, "…There is no change in political affairs, as the Commissioners from Confederacy not yet received by United States Government at Washington…". (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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4203

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Mar 23 1861, two 3¢ star die entires, first #U26 entire is postmarked with double-circle datestamp and cancelled by circular grid to Washington D.C. with laid lines, postmark shows some early deterioration of the outer circle, reduced at left and stain; second is immaculate #U27 entires postmarked with larger cds to Camden S.C., F.-V.F. pair showing both styles of the cds used on the same day. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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4204

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 31 1861, cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), bright color, on cover with 7-Star and Bars Patriotic Flag design, addressed to Newberry C.H. S.C., original letter datelined "June 1st 1861", the first day of the Confederate postal system, Very Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-7B var. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A REMARKABLE USE OF U.S. POSTAGE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONFEDERATE POSTAL SYSTEM. It appears that Charleston postmaster Huger authorized selected mail bearing now-invalid U.S. stamps to enter C.S.A. mails with a backdated May 31st postmark on the Jun. 1st first day of the new Confederate postal system. In his letter, the writer made several comments about the situation in South Carolina such as when he writes of a nation church newspaper: "It seems the 'Missionary' has succeeded in lashing itself to the Lincoln traces, not one publication belonging to our church is now fit for circulation in our government.". (Image1)

SOLD for $4,500.00
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4205

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 31 1861, neat strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow cover to Raleigh N.C., blue "Raleigh N.C. Oct 1" backstamp with matching "Advertised" straightline handstamp, apparently unclaimed and red initial "B" handstamp of Dead Letter Officewith manuscript number and "$18"; some edge faults, F.-V.F., A rare advertised use sent on the Last Day U.S. Stamps Permitted to Pay Postage in the C.S.A.; ex-Weatherly. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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4206

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 31 1861, clear postmark on U.S. 3c star die entire (U27) to Cleveland Tenn., Very Fine, Last Day U.S. Stamps Permitted to Pay Postage, ex-Kohn. Estimate $200 - 300. This was an interesting use to Tennessee, which did not secede until June 8th 1861, hence this was from the Confederacy to U. S. Territory. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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4207

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 1 1861, partial cds ties mostly removed U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Aiken S.C., additional more complete strike on reverse of cover, "Held for Postage" fancy handstamp; part of back removed, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "HELD FOR POSTAGE" MARKING USED IN THE C.S.A. PERIOD. As compared with the other Jun. 1st cover, this shows that the demonetized stamp was not recognized at the Charleston post office, with the stamp likely defaced before the letter was forwarded to Aiken S.C. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,350.00
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4208

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 16 1861, sharp strike of cds on cover to Pendleton S.C. bearing uncancelled U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), sharp "Paid 5" rating handstamp (Type E), docketing of "May 23 1861" on reverse indicating letter was mailed several weeks later when postage was invalid, clean and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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4209

Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co. Louisville, Ky. Aug 21 1861, circular datestamp on cover bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), tied by blue "Louisville Ky. Aug 22" duplex from the Tuthill correspondence originating in Charleston to East Otto N.y., pencil "2/-" bits (or 25¢) shows Adams fee at top center; some edge wear and couple small edge tear, part of flap missing, F.-V.F., This is a late private express company use. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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4210

Confederacy, Adams Express Co. Philadelphia, Pa. Aug 16, red cds on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) to Charleston S.C., carried by Adams through the lines to its Nashville agent, entered the mails with blue "Nashville Ten. Aug 21 1861" cds and matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps; opening tears at top, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY SEVEN RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE ADAMS PHILADELPHIA OFFICE DATESTAMP. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
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4211

Confederacy, Adams Express Company, New York. Great Eastern Western & Southern Express Forwarders, large blue green oval on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U26), cancelled by circular grid cancel and with matching "Charleston S.C. Apr 6 1861" cds to Athens Tenn., Very Fine and choice. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A BEAUTIFUL ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY USE FROM NEW YORK TO ATHENS TENN. VIA CHARLESTON. (Image1)

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4212

Confederacy, Adams Southern Express, imprint at top of fresh cover to Winsboro, S.C. bearing 1862, 5¢ blue (4), large margins except barely touched at left, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. May 3 1862" cds, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
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4213

Confederacy, Adams. Express. Co. Charleston S.C. MA 11, blue oval handstamp on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) addressed to Hendrick & Co. at New York N.Y., endorsed "Per Adams & Co. Express"; sealed vertical tear at right, Fine, Ex-Welch. Estimate $400 - 600. ONE OF LESS THAN 5 RECORDED ADAMS & CO. CHARLESTON S.C. EXPRESS USAGES. As uncertainties surrounding the likelihood of war grew, the established private express firms were sometimes used to carry valuable or important correspondence. With offices in many cities, including Charleston, the Adams Express Co. was usually chosen. U.S. postal regulations permitted such private means of conveyance, but required that U.S. postage be paid in addition to company fees, whether or not the U.S. mails were even utilized. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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4214

Confederacy, Adams. Express. Co. Charleston S.C. May 17, partial strike of blue oval handstamp on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) addressed to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "By Adams Express Co." at top, entered U.S. mails for local delivery with "U.S. P.O. Despatch, Phila, May 24, 11 AM" octagonal datestamp with partial "Drop 1 ct" circular handstamp, additional manuscript "Paid R" at top center; no flap, tape stain and tears at top, Fine, a rare to-the-mails use from the C.S.A. Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF LESS THAN 5 RECORDED ADAMS & CO. CHARLESTON S.C. EXPRESS USAGES. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
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4215

Confederacy, "In the Care of McDaniel Express", manuscript endorsement on 1862 homemade brown cover addressed to Laurens C.H., S.C., bearing 5¢ blue (6), four huge to close margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 26 186" cds; cover stained and reduced at left, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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4216

Confederacy, Negro Girl Mendez, care Ad. Express, unusual endorsement probably indicating transport of a slave girl by express, on buff cover to Louis Manigualt in Charleston S.C., uncancelled 3¢ dull red (26) affixed at right, docketed "Mr. Capers, 31st May 1861"; stamp torn at left, otherwise Very Fine, This was sent on the last day of U.S. Postage used in the C.S.A. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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4217

Confederacy, St. John's Strawberry Ferry Local Post, group of five covers including May 10th 1862 bearing #6 with "Strawberry via Monks corner" directive, Sep. 24th 1862 with #7 pair to St. John's Berkley with "Monks Corner" directive; April 19th 1863 Charleston to Strawberry S.C. bearing #6 pair; Nov. 22nd 1864 Charleston to Strawberry Ferry bearing #6 pair with "Via Charleston" directive, and Nov. 30th Colombia addressed "Via Charleston" with "Strawberry Ferry" directive; some flaws, F.-V.F., a rare group. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $450.00
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4218

Confederacy, "Strawberry via Monks Corner", manuscript local post directive on cover to St. John's Berkley S.C. bearing 5¢ dark green (1), four full to large margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Mar 1" cds; light overall cover toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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4219

Confederacy, "Strawberry via Monks Corner", manuscript local post directive on orange cover to St. John's Berkley S.C. bearing 5¢ blue (7) horizontal pair, four margins, tied by blue "Columbia S.C. Mar 18" cds; pencil 1863 docketing; small bit of flap missing, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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4220

Confederacy, "Strawberry via Mouks Corner", express endorsement on cover with "Charleston S.C. Jan 12 1861" cds and matching circular grid canceling 3¢ red Nesbitt entire (U9) to Limerick, Berkley, Very Fine, a scarce Strawberry Local Post use. Estimate $200 - 300. After 1801, a private local post was run by Upper Cooper River plantation owners in St. John's Parish, from Strawberry Ferry to Charleston. Charleston postmaster Huger was a member. In the 1850s, when the Northeastern Railroad arrived, mail was left at Strawberry Station, across the river from a Church of England 18th Century Chapel of Ease, although it had no post office. Several Ball family members belonged, and their mail is the chief source of today's covers. There are various routings recorded, but Confederate period letters usually include St. John's Berkeley and Strawberry in the address. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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4221

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. "Paid 5", group of two covers with different Jun. 3rd cds styles used on the same day, first with larger "Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1861" 32mm cds and neat complete matching strikes of the "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps to Col. Andrew P. Calhoun at Pendleton S.C., small bit of flap missing, ex-Kohn; second with "Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1861" 26mm double-circle datestamp and matching strikes of "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps to Mount Carmel S.C., additional "Paid 5 cts" sender's endorsement, a Very Fine and rare exhibit pair. C.S.A. Catalog No. D Estimate $400 - 600. June 3rd 1861 is the earliest recorded use of this Pre-War markings after C.S.A. postal operations began. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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4222

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 10 1861, cds with matching "Due" and "5" rating handstamps (CSA type I var.) on homemade cover to Edgefield C.H., S.C., soldier's endorsement "Lt. L.S. Hill, Co. S. 22. Regt" at top left; small edge tear, Very Fine, This is an unlisted combination of a handstamped "Due" and the pre-war "5" rating handstamp.. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
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4223

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 25 1861, cds on cover with matching "Paid" handstamp (CSA type A) and red crayon "15" cent triple rating on cover to Sumter S.C., manuscript charge box notation at top left, some top edge wear and flap faults, F.-V.F. C.S.A. Catalog No. A; $300 Estimate $200 - 300. Charleston did not have a "15" cent rating handstamp. This is the earliest recorded wartime Charleston charge account letter, and the only "Paid 15" example. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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4224

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Sep 25 1861, clear strike of cds with matching large "10" cent rating handstamp and additional manuscript "Due" (CSA type K var.) on adversity cover made from printed form to Haynesville Ga., soldier's endorsement "Priv John Everett, Co 'K' 11th Georgia" at left, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
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4225

Confederacy, Charleston "Paid", straightline handstamp on local letter addressed to N.R. Middleton esq. at Charleston, postal rate of 2¢ paid in cash; light staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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4226

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Jan 7 1862, clear strike of integral "Paid" cds on yellow unsealed drop cover addressed locally at the 2¢ rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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4227

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jan 12 1862, clear strike of cds on yellow cover with matching "Paid 5" circular rating handstamp to Colombia S.C., forwarded with blue "Columbia S.C. 14 Jan" cds and manuscript "Ford 5" rating to Manchester S.C., charge box notation at top right, 1862 docketing at right; backflap tear, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Kohn. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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4228

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Mar 4 186, clear strike of cds with matching "Paid 2" circular due handstamp (CSA type C) on gray part-printed St. Andrews Society circular to local addressee; small erosion hole, fresh and Very Fine drop letter use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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4229

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Dec 2 1862, cds on small salmon cover addressed to W. D. Mitchell, Lt. Col. 29th Regt. Ga. Vol., Savannah Ga., unusual endorsement "A.C. Lee, Rebel Troops" at upper left, unusual sequence of rate markings including Charleston "Paid 10" circled rate handstamp (CSA type G) overstruck with bold large "10" due rating handstamp (CSA type K), small red "10" rating handstamp cross out in pencil and red crayon "2" at bottom, Jan. 1863 answer docketing at left, reverse with ½" x 1" rectangular mucilage stain over backflaps possibly from an express label, Very Fine, ex-Emerson, Everett. Estimate $400 - 600. AN ATTRACTIVE AND INTERESTING COVER BEING THE LISTING EXAMPLE WITH THIS COMBINATION OF RATE MARKINGS. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
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4230

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Feb 9 186, clear cds with matching large "10" due rating handstamp (CSA type K) on salmon cover to Greenville C.H., S.C., endorsed care "Capt. J.C. Hoyt" at bottom left, reverse with 10¢ blue (11), four large margins, faulty, tied by extra ms. ink; reduced at left, F.-V.F.; signed by Dietz on reverse. Estimate $200 - 300. The Charleston Post Office apparently did not recognize the franking on reverse and rated postage due in error. (Image1)

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4231

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Mar 30 186, cds with matching bold large "2" rating handstamp (CSA type H) on drop cover to local civilian address in violation of the rules; but of flap missing, clean and Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Apparently Postmaster Huger let some unpaid mail to commercial customers like the Union Bank of S.C. pass after they had set up charge accounts. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
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4232

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1863, clear strike of cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on adversity cover made from lined paper with military address to James W. O'Hear, care Col. John Webb, Anderson C.H. S.C., prepaid for single weight letter, charge box notation at top; small bit of flap missing, Very Fine and choice. C.S.A. Catalog No. F $1,000. AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE CHARLESTON CSA TYPE F "PAID 10" RATING HANDSTAMP. This was the listing example in the Dietz catalog. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
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4233

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jul 27 186, bold cds with matching large "2" due rating handstamp (C.S.A. type H) on locally addressed cover, manuscript "Fort Sumter" soldier's docketing at top right, 1863 docketing at left, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kohn. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. AN IMMACULATE SOLDIER'S LETTER FROM FORT SUMTER TO A LOCAL CHARLESTON ADDRESS AT THE 2¢ DROP RATE. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,000.00
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4234

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Sep 24 186, cds with matching bold strikes of "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps (CSA type F) on blue cover front to Society Hill S.C. manuscript charge box notation at top right, Very Fine, This is the only recorded and listing example of this combination of ratemarkers.. C.S.A. Catalog No. F $1,000. (Image1)

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4235

Confederacy, "Unrecognized Stamp, Due 10", manuscript rating on cover with original letter from soldier datelined "Adams Run, October 29, 1863" to Hamburg S.C., likely a previously used 10¢ stamp by Hoyer & Ludwig was affixed to reverse of cover and cutout (small sliver remains) when unaccepted, at Charleston where area military mail was processed, large "10" due rating handstamp (CSA type K) struck; staining and reduced slightly, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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4236

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Dec 16, cds with matching large "10" due rating handstamp (CSA type K) obliterated by circular grid handstamps and re-rated with large "2" due rating handstamp (CSA type H) for the drop letter rate, on homemade brown cover to local military address of Lt. E. J. Gregory, Co. G or H, 6 Va. Regt., manuscript "Telegram" endorsement at top, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Kohn. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. THE LISTING AND ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS RE-RATED DROP LETTER USE. (Image1)

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4237

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Apr 15 1864, cds with matching "Paid 10" in circle rating handstamp (CSA type G) on mourning cover to Chicaora Wood near Georgetown S.C., charge box notation at top tight, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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4238

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Nov 8 186, cds with inverted year slug on Nov. 8th 1864 Charleston Daily Courier newspaper prepaid at the 2¢ newspaper rate that was effective throughout the war; some aging, Fine and rare newspaper use. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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4239

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Nov 26 186, cds with matching "Paid 2" circled rating handstamp (C.S.A. type C) on locally addressed 1864 buff cover to William Middleton Esq., manuscript charge box notation at top, original 1864 enclosure; some edge wear and tone spot, F.-V.F., a rare late use of this handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400. Handstamps continued to be used, usually under two circumstances: stamp shortages, or more often for those who had set up accounts with the post office though an arrangement whereby properly endorsed mail could be charged against a deposit. In Charleston, a major industrial city, such accounts were common. (Image1)

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4240

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, large margins to ample at top, used as forwarding postage, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Jan. 23, 1862" cds on cover with soldier's endorsement at top, originally mailed with "Tudor Hall Va. Jan 10 1862" cds and "Due 10" handstamp, addressed to Charleston and forwarded from there to St. Stephens S.C.; edge wear and backflap tears, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 16X1 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF FIVE RECORDED COVERS WITH THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP USED AS FORWARDING POSTAGE. In an article published in the Jan.-Feb. 1987 Confederate Philatelist, Richard L. Calhoun listed four covers known to him that showed use of the Charleston stamp for forwarding postage. This cover was not among those listed. (Image1)

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4241

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, four even margins showing part of outer framelines on three sides, top frame showing printing defect, tiny unnoticeable tear at top, tied by "Due 10" rating handstamp (type E) on cover with soldier's endorsement "D. E. Gordon, Company F, 9th Regt S.C.V." at top left and addressed to Kingston S.C., the provisional stamp was not accepted and the cover was rated 10¢ due for over 500 miles; minor overall cover toning, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 16X1 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USES OF THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP MAILED FROM ANOTHER TOWN. The three recorded 16X1 uses mailed from another town are:1. 1861 Nov. 9, Tudor Hall Va., not excepted as postage.2. 1861 Nov. 19, Tudor Hall Va. to Kingston S.C., not excepted as postage, the cover offered here.3. 1861 Nov. 19, Wideman's S.C., accepted as postage. (Image1)

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4242

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, large margins showing framelines on all sides except bottom right corner, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 5" cds on cover to Revd. H. A. Tupper, Chaplain 9th Geo. Vols., Richmond Va., forwarded to Manassas Junction Va. with "Richmond Va. Nov 9 1861" cds; part of flap missing, Very Fine. Scott No. 16X1 $2,500. A SCARCE MILITARY FREE FORWARDED USE OF THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP. Regulations permitted forwarding letters addressed to military personnel free of charge even though as in this case the new destination exceeded the 500 mile "short" rate from Charleston. (Image1)

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4243

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, full margins showing some outer framelines, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Jan 26 1862" cds on local cover addressed to Col. Joseph Abney at the Charleston Hotel, F.-V.F. Scott No. 16X1 $2,500. A RARE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL ON A DROP COVER OVERPAYING THE 2¢ LOCAL RATE. This early in the war, such a 3¢ overpayment was still quite significant. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,000.00
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4244

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, margins except in at top, tied by blue crayon "Way Sept 14th /61" postmark and cancel on cover to Pocotaligo S.C.; stains and faults, partial flap, Fine. Scott No. 16X1 $2,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WAY USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL. This way letter was likely put onto a train en route to Savannah for delivery at Pocotaligo. The 1¢ way fee would have been collected in cash on delivery. (Image1)

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4245

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, two huge margins, touched on others, bright and fresh, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 4 1861" cds on cover addressed to Col. Montgomery Moses at Sumter S.C.; flap and tiny edge tear, reduced slightly at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 16X1 $2,500. These lithographed stamps were printed on white wove paper by Walker, Evans & Co. of Charleston in August 1861, per order of Postmaster Huger. (Image1)

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4246

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, three margins, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Oct 18 1861" cds on orange buff cover to Lynchburg Va., red crayon "Due 5" rating for 10¢ rate over 500 miles, additional bold strike of Lynchburg "DUE 5" handstamp (CSA type H) clearly restates postage due; faults including no backflap, Fine, A rare underpaid use of the Charleston postmaster's provisional. Scott No. 16X1 $2,500. (Image1)

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4247

16X1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, four large margins showing frame lines on all sides, tied by "Charleston S.C. June 20 186" cds on light blue cover to Flat Rock N.C., Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 16X1 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A REMARKABLE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ PROVISIONAL STAMP DURING THE TEMPORARY REGULAR ISSUE SHORTAGE OF JUNE 1862. This late use of the Charleston postmaster provisional stamp was used just ten days prior to the general postage rate increase to a standard 10¢ regardless of distance. Apparently due to a temporary shortage of Confederate stamps in Charleston at this time, Postmaster Huger brought out supplies of the now obsolete provisionals and placed them on sale. Other June 1862 usages are recorded. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,500.00
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4248

16XU1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 16 1861" cds and addressed to Newberry C.H. S.C., forwarded to Greenville with manuscript "Ford 5" due rating, some docketing at left; invisible cover edge tear at right, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 16XU1 $3,500. A RARE FORWARDED EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON WHITE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $900.00
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4249

16XU3

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 1 1861" cds and addressed to Jas. F. Smith at Hodges Depot, S.C.; reduced slightly at top, small bit of flap missing, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 16XU3 $3,500. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON ORANGE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $950.00
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4250

16XU3 var.

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on dark orange buff, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 5 1861" cds and addressed to J. A. Kirkpatrick at Greenville S.C.; some staining, reduced slightly at left, Fine. Scott No. 16XU3 var. $3,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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4251

16XU4

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on buff, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Aug 16 1861" and addressed to Laurens S.C.; top edge repaired and two flaps replaced, Very Fine appearance, ex-Kohn, Stonewall. Scott No. 16XU4 $3,500. THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF A CHARLESTON C.S.A. PROVISIONAL. In August 1861, Charleston Postmaster Huger ordered stamped envelopes from Walker, Evans & Co. These envelopes, on various colors of paper, were prepared from a woodcut similar in design to an ornamental oval used on the adhesives issued a short time afterwards. It was reported that the envelopes were placed on sale on August 15th 1861, only one day prior to this usage.. (Image1)

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SOLD for $675.00
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4252

16XU5

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on blue, cancelled by sharp bold strike of "Charleston S.C. Oct 8 1861" cds and addressed to Sumter S.C., pencil "Due 5", magenta docketing at top left, Extremely Fine, Ex-Weill Brothers, W. Carroll. Scott No. 16XU5 $3,500. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON BLUE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,150.00
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4253

16XU5

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on blue, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Oct 23 1861" cds and military address to Wm Aiken Kelly, care Capt C. D. Barksdale, 1st Regmt S.C. Vol. at Suffolk Va., located just within 500 miles; edge fault and some pinholes, Fine and rare, ex-Mueller. Scott No. 16XU5 $3,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $475.00
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4254

16XU7

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 10¢ black, cut square, clear strike of handstamp on piece, partial "Hardeeville S.C. Aug 27 1863" cds and bold "Due 10" arc rating handstamp (CSA type B), Very Fine. Scott No. 16XU7 $3,000. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON PALMETTO TREE 10¢ BLACK PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMP. This 10¢ handstamped use was apparently from a soldier stationed in Hardeeville, which was on the railroad to Savannah. Apparently, the Charleston provisional handstamp was not recognized at Hardeeville and their "Due 10" handstamp was applied, which is not a style employed at Charleston. The only other recorded example of the Charleston Palmetto Flag 10¢ provisional entire is the unique press printed Scott 16XU6 that catalogs $80,000. (Image1)

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4255

62X4

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown, horizontal pair, positions 28-29, large margins to just touching at top, tied by "New Orleans Apr 1" cds on circa 1862 cover to Charleston S.C.; slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F.; with 2000 CSA cert. stating "refolded at top" that we disagree with. Scott No. 62X4 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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4256

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, four even margins, deep rich color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jan 3 1862" cds on all-over shaded Charleston Hotel ad cover to Augusta Ga.; purple non-contemporary docketing, small opening flaw, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $500.00
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4257

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, huge margins except just touched at right, tied by "Charleston S.C. Dec 13 1861" cds on cover to Abbeville C.H., S.C.; small opening tear at top right, a clean and Very Fine use. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $200.00
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4258

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, irregular margins to slightly in, pretty shade, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Apr 26 186(2) " cds on clean light yellow J.N. Robson Commission Merchant oval corner card cover to Petersburg Va.; light gum soaks, backflap tear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $170.00
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4259

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, full margins to barely touched, tied by "Charleston S.C. Mar 21 186 (2) " cds on yellow S. Wyatt & Co. Tobacco Commission Merchant oval corner card cover to Petersburg Va.; minor toning affects stamp, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $290.00
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4260

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, margins to just touched at top, minor gum toning, tied by neat "Charleston S.C. Jun 30" cds (type 5) on circa 1862 orange buff cover to Mount Gallagher S.C., small edge tear and faulty flap, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300. THIS WAS THE LAST DAY OF THE 5¢ RATE FOR UNDER 500 MILES. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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4261

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, full to mostly large margins, diagonal crease with small tear, tied by neat "Charleston S.C. Jan 29 186 (2) " cds on 1862 folded cover to New Orleans La., Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 2 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $210.00
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4262

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, Stone Y, margins to touched, tiny tear at bottom, tied by "Charleston S.C. Sep 15 186 (2)" on cover to Flat Rock N.c., additional large "10" cent due rating handstamp (CSA type K) showing letter was double-weight, cover faults, Fine. Scott No. 2 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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4263

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ light blue, Patterson printing, huge margins including part of stamp at left, close at bottom, tied by neat "Charleston S.C. Oct 21 1862" cds on yellow cover to Petersburg Va.; reduced slightly at top not affecting stamp, non-contemporary docketing, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 2 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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4264

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, Stone Y, huge margins including sheet margin at right, tied by neat "Charleston S.C. Nov 17 186 (2)" cds on locally addressed orange buff cover to care of Down Freight Agent in Charleston, endorsed "Care of the So. Ca. R. Rd. Co." at bottom right, pencil 1862 docketing; minor gum toning and reduced slightly at left, Fine, A very rare 2¢ drop letter rate overpaid by 8¢. Scott No. 2 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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4265

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ light blue, Stone Y, three singles copies, mostly complete margins, some faults, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. Oct 14 1862" cds to 1862 folded letter of administration to Hamburg S.C.; light overall toning, Fine and scarce triple-weight use. Scott No. 2a Estimate $300 - 400. Hamburg S.C. was a town located at the western terminus of the South Carolina railroad on the Savannah River. (Image1)

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SOLD for $450.00
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4266

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Patterson printing, huge margins except ample at left, deep rich color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Sep 20 1862" cds on turned orange buff cover to Lynchburg S.C., inside original private use to B. Newman, Blue Creek Oh., Very Fine, ex-Telep. Scott No. 2b Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
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4267

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, large margins to just touched at top, tied by neat "Charleston S.C. Dec 27 1863" cds on homemade brown cover to Wright's Bluff S.C., pencil "Due 8" indicating that cover was not accepted for the circular rate probably due to writing on the circular; stamp barely affected by light horizontal file fold (not mentioned on cert), otherwise Very Fine and interesting use; with 2009 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 3 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED CHARLESTON EXAMPLE OF AN UNACCEPTED CIRCULAR RATE USE WITH POSTAGE DUE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,400.00
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4268

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, large margins to slightly in at right, tied by neat "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Sep 30 186 " cds on Feb. 1862 George W. Williams merchant circular to Morganton S.C., circular is requesting payments of account due; light horizontal fold affects stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 3 $3,500 on cover. A RARE CIRCULAR RATE USE FROM CHARLESTON BEARING THE 2¢ GREEN 1862 ISSUE. (Image1)

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4269

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, three margins, just touched at right, tear at left, tied by "Charleston S.C. May 22 186 " cds to short-paid 1862 mourning cover to Greenville, S.C., red crayon "Due 3"; two vertical creases, reduced at right, cds overinked at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 3 $3,500. A RARE USAGE OF THE 1863 2¢ GREEN WITH DUE MARKING TO MAKE THE 5¢ RATE FOR UNDER 500 MILES. We offered one other example of this use in our sale 43 lot 463. This is a good example of why the color of the 5¢ stamp was changed from green to blue in 1862. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,500.00
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4270

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, margins to slightly in, beautiful deep color, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Feb 25 186" cds on buff legal size cover to James Tupper, Auditor of State at Charleston S.C., manuscript "Official Business" endorsement at top right; reduced slightly at right, top edge mend, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 3 $3,500. A SCARCE 2¢ GREEN 1862 ISSUE OFFICIAL BUSINESS USE AT THE 2¢ LOCAL RATE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $600.00
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4271

4, 6

Confederacy, 5¢ blue, Stone 3, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue, each with large margins to barely in at top, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Aug 23, 186" cds on cream cover with embossed corner card for Dunham, Taft & Co. Boot & Shoe Dealer to Columbia S.C., three pinholes not affecting stamps, a fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 4, 6 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A VERY SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE COMBINATION FRANKING PREPAYING THE 10¢ RATE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $900.00
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4272

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ dark blue, Stone 3, horizontal pair, huge margins except just clear at right, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Jul 11 186 " cds on unusual size envelope to Pendleton Village S.C. for under 500 miles, used after rate change of July 1st; minor crease in extreme sheet margin, Very Fine. Scott No. 4a Estimate $300 - 400. The addressee on this cover, Col. Andrew P. Calhoun, was the eldest son of the famous Southern statesman and States' Rights advocate, John C. Calhoun. (Image1)

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SOLD for $260.00
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4273

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light milky blue, Stone 2, three margins, beautiful shade, tied by "Charleston S.C. May 29 186 " cds on homemade cover to Camden S.C. at double the 5¢ rate for under 500 miles, F.-V.F. Scott No. 4b Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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4274

Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose, two overlapped four margin singles, couple light creases, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul 6 186" cds on blue cover to Columbia S.C., reduced a bit at ends, F.-V.F., ex-Knapp, Kohn, Telep. Scott No. 5 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE DOUBLE WEIGHT USE OF THE 10¢ ROSE 1862 ISSUE. (Image1)

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SOLD for $800.00
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4275

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, damaged prior to use, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul 1 186" cds to Pendleton Village S.C., pencil "Due" and "5" rating handstamp; docketing on reverse gives Fort Moultrie as origin; cover mended at top right with stain, Fine, A rare underpaid use on the first day of the new 10¢ rate. ex-Kohn. Scott No. 6 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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4276

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, horizontal pair, margins to touched, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Dec 31 186" cds on cover with all-oval tan shaded ad for Horsey Auten dealers in Hats, Caps and Straw Goods, addressed to Dalton Ga.; corner torn at bottom left, F.-V.F. Scott No. 6 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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4277

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, four margins, slightly affected by cover wrinkling, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul 8 1862" cds on light buff cover to Aiken S.C., manuscript "Official Business" notation at top left, manuscript "due" rating and "5" cent due handstamp; cover tear at bottom right, still a Very Fine use. Scott No. 6 Estimate $200 - 300. Sender was apparently unaware of the July 1st rate change to 10¢ for any distance. Except for Post Office business, all business mail was subject to standard postage rates. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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4278

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 9" cds on homemade envelope addressed locally to Col. Joseph Abney at the Charleston Hotel; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce overpaid drop letter use. Scott No. 6 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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4279

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, four margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 26 186" cds on flap sealing adversity folded letter made from blue line paper from Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor addressed locally, a Very Fine and unusual overpaid drop letter use. Scott No. 6 Estimate $150 - 200. The sender was a S.C. State artillery man not enrolled in Confederate service, hence his letter could not be sent collect as that privilege was extended only to men serving. (Image1)

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SOLD for $150.00
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4280

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing, strip of eight, full margins to cut in at left, tied by six strikes of "Charleston S.C. Apr 4" cds on blue legal size cover containing the monthly report of the 8th N.C. Regiment to the Commissary General at Richmond Va., manuscript "Official Business" notation at top right and 1863 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, receipt docketing at right, F.-V.F. Scott No. 7 Estimate $500 - 750. A RARE QUADRUPLE RATE USE PREPAID BY A 5¢ 1862 BLUE ARCHER & DALY PRINTING STRIP OF EIGHT. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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4281

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing, two pairs, large margins to just in at left, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. Dec 11 1862" cds on orange cover to Camden S.C., light stamp crease at upper right, barely reduced at right, a Very Fine double-weight use. Scott No. 7 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
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4282

Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, horizontal strip of five, three large margins, just touched at top left, minor faults at top due to edge placement, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 17 186" cds on adversity cover made from used printed form addressed to Blackville S.C.; trivial edge tear, Very Fine and scarce use. Scott No. 8 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A SCARCE 2¢ BROWN RED 1863 ISSUE STRIP OF FIVE USED ON AN ADVERSITY COVER. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,450.00
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4283

Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, large to huge margins on three sides, just in at left, tied by "Charleston 'Paid' Nov 11 186" cds on blue drop cover addressed to Major Joseph Abney, 27th Regt. S.C. V., Charleston S.C.; bottom edge mend that could be improved, reduced slightly at left, Fine appearance, A scarce properly prepaid 2¢ drop rate use, ex-Lemley; signed Dietz. Scott No. 8 $1,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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4284

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "T-E-N", full to mostly huge margins, rich color, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. May 1 186" cds on 1863 blue cover to Unionville S.C.; hint of stamp toning, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 9 $1,600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $750.00
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4285

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ milky blue, "T-E-N", four large large margins, beautiful color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Feb 28 1863" cds (year error) on brown homemade cover to Vances Ferry S.C.; small part of flap missing, tiny stain spot, Very Fine, ex-Hessel. Scott No. 9a $1,600. The cds on this cover clear has an "1863" year date, but this would be two month prior to the April 1863 release date. The current EDU date is April 23rd, 1863. (Image1)

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SOLD for $725.00
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4286

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines", showing framelines on three sides, barely touched at right, vibrant color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 23 1863" cds on homemade brown cover to Aiken S.C.; top edge nick and backflap added, F.-V.F. appearance. Scott No. 10 $3,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,500.00
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4287

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, Keatinge & Ball printing, four huge margins, deep rich color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 4" cds on 1864 adversity cover made from printed S.C. Insurance Co. form to Summerville S.C.; toned, Fine and rare; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11 Estimate $500 - 750. THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE 10¢ BLUE TYPE I KEATINGE & BALL PRINTING. (Image1)

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4288

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, horizontal strip of four, full to large margins, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. Aug 31" cds on 1864 quadruple rate cover to Columbia S.C. weighing 1.5 to 2 ounces, 1864 receipt docketing at right; minor toning, cover re-folded, still a Very Fine and rare quadruple rate use. Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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4289

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, four even margins, deep rich color with intense impression, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 19 186" cds on wallpaper cover with orange and tan marbled pattern to Greenville S.C., 1864 docketing; some manuscript smudges, flap folded out for display, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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4290

11 , 12

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, both dies used in combination to pay double rate, tied by two strikes of clear "Charleston, S.C. Jun 16" cds on cover to Bainridge Ga., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and rare combination use. Scott No. 11 + 12 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $230.00
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4291

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, strip of three, four margins, tied by two strikes of "Charleston S.C. Dec 2 186" cds on 1864 legal size homemade turned cover to Florence S.C., inside drop with 2¢ stamp removed and additional "Paid" handstamp with blue crayon "8" rating to Marion Artillery, Charleston, F.-V.F. Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $170.00
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4292

11c

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ greenish blue, strip of four, huge to full margins, tied by two strikes of blue "Charleston 'Paid' Feb 3" cds on back of cover front, Very Fine and attractive use. Scott No. 11c Estimate $300 - 400. This is the listing example of the Type IV 1850s postmark used during the Civil War. On this date, the Charleston Post Office must have pressed into service an old blue ink pad unused since 1855. It is also the only recorded use of the old blue ink at Charleston during the Confederate period. We may be surmise that just prior to the city's evacuation on February 17-18, that short lived emergency measures were undertaken. (Image1)

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4293

11e

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, perf'd, single with left selvage, deep rich color, upper right corner flaw, tied by "Charleston S.C. Aug 1" cds on cover front; some cover wrinkling and tears, F.-V.F., This is the only recorded example used from Charleston. Scott No. 11e; $750 on cover Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $200.00
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4294

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, large margins, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Feb 16" cds (type 4a) on circa 1865 cover to Timmonsville S.C.; cover lightly toned, Fine. Scott No. 12 Estimate $300 - 400. THIS IS A "LAST DAY COVER" AS THE LOCAL POST OFFICE WAS CLOSED AND CHARLESTON EVACUATED BY CONFEDERATE MILITARY FORCES ON FEB. 17TH 1865. The type 4a cds was only used after August 1864, properly dating this cover to 1865. (Image1)

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4295

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, two singles, one four-margin and other three full to huge margins, rich color, tied by two strikes of "Charleston S.C. Dec 1" cds on 1864 part cover, additional "Paid 10" rating handstamp (CSA type G), Very Fine piece; signed Dietz. Scott No. 13 Estimate $750 - 1,000. Full explanation of this part cover is not certain, but appears to have been a 50¢ quadruple rate cover. (Image1)

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4296

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, large to huge margins except touched at right, tied by "Charleston S.C. Apr 14" cds on 1864 yellow cover to Augusta Ga., F.-V.F. Scott No. 13 $1,250. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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4297

13d

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect, bright color, tiny corner crease, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 12" cds on cover to Camden S.C.; barely reduced at right with tiny corner tear, clean and Very Fine; signed by Dietz on reverse, with 1975 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 13d $2,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,000.00
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4298

13d

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect, large margins, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Sep 9" cds on cover to Monck's Corner S.C., military endorsement "R.Y. D. Asst Surg P. A. C.S." at upper right, original mailed with manuscript "Fort Motte S.C., Sept 8" postmark with partly visible manuscript "Paid 10" rating below bisect, docketed as received Sep. 10th 1864; some erosion and internal tears, right flap missing, F.-V.F., ex-Mueller; signed Dietz. Scott No. 13d $2,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $650.00
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4299

Confederacy, (Advertised) Chester C.H. S.C. Jun 4 1862, cds ties 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, large margins all around, on turned cover to Grahams Turnout S.C., manuscript "Remailed to Charleston So. Ca." and with "Graham's Turn Out S.C. Jul 7" cds and matching "Paid" and "10" circled rating handstamp, Charleston bold "2" due rating handstamp (CSA type H) for the 2¢ advertising fee, manuscript "72" probably filing number; inside use bears "Cherokee Iron Works S.C. May 26" manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 5" rating to Chester S.C., Very Fine, ex-Zimmerman. Scott No. 6 Estimate $750 - 1,000. A REMARKABLE AND UNUSUAL USE COMBINING BOTH REMAILING AND ADVERTISING FEES. The July 18th "Charleston Mercury" contained Mrs. Isabella A. Woodruff's name in the list of letters awaiting delivery, a copy of which accompanies this lot on the exhibit page. (Image1)

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4300

Confederacy, (Advertised) Greenville S.C., cds ties 1863, 10¢ blue, three large margins, barely touched at left, on blue cover to Charleston S.C., since the recipient failed to call at the post office, its arrival was eventually advertised in one of the local newspapers, Charleston "2" due rating handstamp (CSA type H) for the advertising fee, pencil "163" was likely a post office reference number, Very Fine; with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11 Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE ADVERTISED USE WITH CHARLESTON "2" CENT DUE RATING HANDSTAMP. In Charleston newspapers that advertised letters being held at the post office, an introductory header with each notice read: "All letters advertized are subject to an extra charge of two cents. Person calling for their mail will please be prepared with the necessary change. Persons calling for these letters will please say they are advertized, and give the date of the list…", and signed Alfred Huger, P.M. (Image1)

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SOLD for $575.00
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