Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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2580

1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 71L2 and 81-82L2, single and horizontal pair, large margins to just in, rich color, tied by two strikes of "Canton Ga. Apr. 9" (1863) Confederate post office circular datestamp on blue folded letter with 1863 docketing to Spring Place Ga., written on behalf of a Confederate widow, no indication of postage due, vertical file fold not affecting stamps which have some foxing, middle stamp diagonal crease (breaks paper) at top left, erased pencil notes

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS CONFEDERATE STATE USE OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE, LONG AFTER DEMONETIZATION, IS PROBABLY UNIQUE.

The unearthing and use of obsolete United States stamps in the Confederate States was not unheard of, but this appears to be an extreme example of antebellum stamps accepted not only for Confederate postage, but also for the old pre-war 3c rate.

With 1992 P.F. certificate (Image)

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E. $ 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

2581

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Defective, tied by manuscript and used with Confederate States 5c Blue, De La Rue (6), tied by "Montgomery Ala. Oct. 20, 1862" circular datestamp on manila cover to Congers Ga., manuscript "Due 5", missing top flap and expert restoration along top edge, still Very Fine, scarce and unusual use, this was mailed during the 10c rate period and so charged an additional 5c for insufficient postage (Image)

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E. 400-500

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

2582

1c Blue, Ty. V (24). With part captured imprint, tied by light strike of St. Louis Mo. circular datestamp on inside of turned cover to Middleton Miss., outside with "Winona Miss. Nov. 27" Confederate post office circular datestamp and manuscript "Paid 5" C.S.A. rate, addressed to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, opened for display, slight water stains, Fine and interesting use, the 1c stamp was used before the war, the other side is a Confederate State use (Image)

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E. $ 300-400

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

2583

Confederate States, 10c Blue, Die A (11). Large margins to just in, tied by light strike of circular datestamp on 1c Blue on Buff Star Die entire (U19) to Richmond Va., faint vertical file fold well away from stamp and design, Very Fine Confederate use on a U.S. entire, similar uses normally have the Confederate stamp placed over the embossed U.S. stamp, this is a highly exhibitable exception (Image)

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E. 200-300

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

2584

Confederate States, 20c Green (13). Margins to just in at top, creased before use, tied by "Richmond Va." circular datestamp on 1c Blue on Buff Star Die entire (U19) to Charlottesville Va., 20c faulty, Fine appearance, a very rare use, and remarkable that the sender did not cover up the postage, with 1990 P.S.E. certificate (Image)

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E. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction