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301

Confederacy, Horace, Alabama. independent state address on U.S., 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire, canceled by "Memphis, Ten., Jan 21" cds (Tennessee was still part of the United States), Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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302

Confederacy, Huntsville, Tex., Feb 12. Bold cds with matching grid handstamp cancelling fresh U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire addressed to Montgomery, Tex., 1861 year docketing on reverse, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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303

Confederacy, Oso, Tex, Feb 2. Red cds on manuscript canceled U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to La Grange, Tex., docketing at left, F.-V.F. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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304

Confederacy, San Felipe, Texas, Feby 28th, 1861. Manuscript postmark on fresh manuscript canceled U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, La., Extremely Fine, an extremely rare usage from San Felipe, ex White. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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305

Confederacy, Baton Rouge, La./Feb. 12, 1861 (8 days after the CSA was formed) cds on folded cover made from blue lined paper and addressed to New Orleans, franked with United States 1857 3¢ dull red tied by grid cancel, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
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306

Confederacy, Canton, Miss., Feb 28. Partial strike of cds on fresh U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Pickens C.H., S.C., F.-V.F., Mississippi was admitted to the Confederacy on February 4, 1861. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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307

Confederacy, Charleston S.C., May 4, 1861. Cds ties U.S. 1857 3¢ dull red on buff cover to Manning S.C.; no flap, a Very Fine Confederate use of U.S. postage. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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308

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./1 Mar. 1861. Cds tying United States 1857 3¢ dull red on all-over shaded advertising cover in green of "A.W. Faber's Lead Pencils, New York", addressed to Columbia, S.C. and missent to Camden, S.C. with their "Mar. 2" double circle postmark, two cover tears at top, still Very Fine, a nice Confederate States usage. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,000.00
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309

Confederacy, Egypt, Texas, March 19. Manuscript postmark and 1861 year cancel on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to La Grange, Tex., docketing and slight reduction at left, Very Fine, very rare. Scott No. U.S. U26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
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310

Confederacy, Monroe C.H., La., Feb 6. Clear cds on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire addressed to New Orleans, La., from the Carroll & Hoy correspondence, Very Fine, a rare Monroe Court House postmark used 2 days after Louisiana was admitted to the Confederacy, postmark unlisted in ASCC. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $240.00
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311

Confederacy, New Braunfels, Tex., Apr 8. Clear cds and matching target handstamp tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Sequin, Tex., reverse with 1861 year docketing; faint cover toning, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $230.00
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312

Confederacy, Ridge, Texas, March 12. Manuscript postmark and matching cancel on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to La Grange, Tex., 1861 docketing at left; slight reduction at left, Very Fine, a rare C.S.A. usage from Ridge. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $240.00
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313

Confederacy, San Francisco Via Panama Letter To Louisiana. Folded letter addressed to Hon. H.A. Lyons at Bayou Sara, franked with U.S. 1857, 10¢ green, type V tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Feb 11" cds, manuscript "via Panama" and "pr mail of 11th Feby, 1861" endorsements at left; stamp with margin nick at left, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Via Panama usage to Confederate Louisiana from San Francisco. Scott No. U.S. 35 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Henry Lyons, a lawyer from Philadelphia, took part in the 1850's Gold Rush in California, invested inn real estate and became one of the first to serve on the first Supreme Court of California. (Image1)

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SOLD for $725.00
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314

U27

Confederacy, Thomasvilla Ga./Feb 7. Cds on United States 3¢ Star Die Entire & cancelled by circular grid, addressed to Griffin Ga., Very Fine, a choice Confederate 3¢ Star Die use. Scott No. U27 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $110.00
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315

Confederacy, Tyler, Texas, Apr 30. Clear cds on manuscript canceled U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, La.; cover repair at upper left, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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316

U26

Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co./Louisville, Ky./Jul 23, 1861. Cds cancels U.S. 1860 3¢ Star Die (U26) entire to Lloyds, Va. with "via Richmond" endorsement, entered the mails with "Richmond, Va., Jul 29, 1861" cds (Powell type 2a) with matching "Paid 10" in circle handstamp overstriking manuscript "Paid 2/-" express rate, Very Fine. Scott No. U26 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $800.00
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317

U27

Confederacy, Adams Express Co./Louisville, Ky./Jul 24, 1861. Clear cds cancels U.S. 1860 3¢ Star Die (U27) entire to St. Louis, Mo., carried outside of the mails and thru-the-lines by Adams; some backflap flaws probably from paste-up use, Very Fine, a lovely cover. Scott No. U27 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $475.00
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318

Confederacy, Adams Express Company, N.Y./Feb. 21. Blue cds cancelling 1860, 3¢ Star Die addressed to New Orleans, La., matching "Paid" in oval handstamp; backflaps missing and slightly reduced, Fine, an early north to south express usage at the onset of the war. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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319

Confederacy, Adams Express Co./Philadelphia, Pa. Light strike of July 6 (1861) cds in red on U.S. 3¢ entire to Starkville Ga., "Atlanta Ga. Jul 14 1861" cancels entire with matching "5" rating handstamps and manuscript. "Due", also provisional "Atlanta Geo. Paid 5" handstamp for forwarding, "Starkville Ga. Jul 18" receiving cds, original July 6, 1861 enclosure accompanies, manuscript. "2/" for express rate, repaired faults upper right, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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320

Confederacy, Mobile, Ala. Antebellum Ad Covers. 4 covers (3¢ usages) with merchant ad cards, including green L. Merchant & Co., J.C. Rupert & Co., embossed A.T. Moore & Tarit Stewart & Co., F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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321

Confederacy, Osceola, Ark./July 29 (1861). With manuscript Paid 5¢ rate on cover to "Capt. Elliot Fletcher, Jr., Company O, Fletcher Rifles, Hindman's Legion, Pocahontas, Ark.", cover with some water staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
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322

Confederacy, Warrington, Fla./Jan. 16 (1862). Cds with both encircled (due) "5" and (due) "10" handstamps (Dietz type IA & IB) on unrecognized U.S. 3¢ Star-Die entire addressed to "W. W. Casper Esq., Nashville, Tennessee" with soldier endorsement of "Private W. Bell Co D 10th Regt Miss Vols", included is original enclosure, some edge creasing/tears, Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. Wat Bell is apparently the private in question. Often amusing long 2-page literate soldier's letter headed "Camp Phillips near Warrington, Fla January 15th 1862" mostly re camp life with relief from boredom "by the exchange of a few cannon balls and bomb shells from our neighbors across the Bay but so soon as our friendly exchanges of shot (no one ever gets hurt - at least on our side) ceases, camp life becomes dull again". (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
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323

Confederacy, * Savannah * Geo./Jun. 29 [1861]. Cds with handstamped "Paid" and manuscript "Paid 2" in pencil on 12-page pamphlet, "A Sermon Preached to The Pulaski Guards" (plus covers), 5½" x 8½", a moving Sermon delivered to the Pulaski Guards by Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, D. D., Rector of Christ Church, Savannah "On the Second Sunday after Trinity, being the Sunday before their departure to join the Army in Virginia"; pamphlet addressed to Dr. M.F. Daughtry, Portsmouth, Virginia with manuscript "Printed Matter Paid" at lower left, abrasion on front cover matches that on inside back cover where the pamphlet would have been folded in half and sealed, Very Fine and attractive, Ex-Myerson, Cipolla. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Pamphlets up to three ounces were charged 2¢ postage; Quite rare rate and pamphlet. (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
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324

Confederacy, Georgia Town Postmarks. 9 covers; stampless including Speir's Turn Out, Ga. cds & "Paid 3" on cover to James Reid in California with manuscript "Due 7", 1834 folded letter with manuscript Ratown which includes militia information regarding either the Creek or Seminole War, 1832 manuscript Gainesville & 1850 Pond Town, franked covers including red Buckeye and Irwinton balloon cds on ladies cover, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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325

Confederacy, Sharon, Geo./22 Feby. Manuscript postmark and matching "Pd 10" rating on adversity cover made from newsprint, addressed to Richmond, Va., forwarded to Crawfordsville with "Richmond, Va./Feb. 27" cds (Powell type 6i) and "Forwarded 10" boxed handstamp, "care of Vice President Stephens" endorsement; small cover repair at top right affecting manuscript rate marking, slightly reduced at top & missing backflap, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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326

Confederacy, Snapping Shoals, Geo, Sept 13. Clear strike of cds on 1861 folded letter to Augusta, Ga., matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps; couple small nicks along file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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327

Confederacy, Beatties Praire, Ark, Feby 28. Manuscript postmark on folded letter to Georgia, manuscript "10" rate, letter datelined "Beatties Praire, Cherokee Nation, Feb 26th, 1849"; cover toning and refolded at bottom, F.-V.F., scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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328

Confederacy, Columbus, Ky./Jan. Cds with "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "5" rate on cover to Richmond, the manuscript rate was corrected to "10" as this was over 500 miles, forwarded to Camden, S.C. with "Richmond, Va./Feb. 22, 1862" cds (Powell #2c) & boxed "Forwarded 5" handstamp, cover forwarded a second time with red "Camden, S.C./Feb. 26" cds to Columbia, flap tear which extends just onto front, F.-V.F., a wonderful usage. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,050.00
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329

Confederacy, Columbus, Ky./Jan 6. Bold cds on buff cover to Eggs Point, Miss. with manuscript "Due 5" rating, additional "Due 5" handstamp applied in Memphis, Tenn, "Bolivar Troop" soldiers endorsement; slight reduction at right and upper right corner repair, Very Fine appearance, a scarce Kentucky Confederate States use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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330

Confederacy, Shreveport, La., May 8. Transit cds on soldier's endorsed cover to Burkeville, Tex., matching "Due 10" straight line handstamp and manuscript "Via Shreveport, La." routing, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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331

Confederacy, Mesilla N.M./Nov. 23 (1861). Full clear strike of circular datestamp with manuscript "Due 10" on cover to "H.M. Alford Esq., Austin Cty, Texas" from Albert N. Alford with manuscript routing endorsement "Via San Antonio" at lower left, reverse with soldier's endorsement of "A.N. Alford, Co. A, T.M.R. (Texas Mounted Rifles), CSA", two small professionally mended tears at top & reduced at right, F.-V.F.; with 1965 P.F. certificate. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE "MESILLA N.M." DATESTAMP FROM THE CONFEDERATE OCCUPATION OF NEW MEXICO IN THE NEWLY-FORMED TERRITORY OF ARIZONAIn July 1861 Lt. Col. John Baylor raised the Confederate flag at Fort Bliss, later occupying Fort Fillmore and the town of Mesilla. On August 1st he issued a proclamation establishing the Confederate Territory of Arizona, naming Mesilla as its capital. In January 1862, the Confederate Congress passed a bill establishing the Territory of Arizona. President Davis signed the bill in January and issued his presidential proclamation shortly thereafter.Albert N[elson] Alford enlisted as a private in Company A, Texas Mounted Rifles, which was organized in May 1861, but reorganized in April 1862 as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. The regiment was active in various conflicts in New Mexico Territory. In late 1861 and early 1862, it was actually known as the Army of New Mexico, but later well known as part of the Trans-Mississippi Department. According to specialists in Arizona and New Mexico postal history, there are fewer than ten examples known of the Mesilla, N.M. occupation marking. (Image1)

SOLD for $22,000.00
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332

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Dec 7, 1861. Cds with matching perfect strike of "Paid 5" rating handstamp on all-over illustrated advertising cover for Chambers, Barnes & Co. General Commission Merchants, addressed to Fort Mills, S.C., Barnes crossed out in red crayon,original enclosure accompanies; couple tiny edge tears, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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333

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Dec. 14, 1861. Double circle postmark on drop cover with large fancy "2" (Due) rate handstamp, manuscript pencil endorsement "Soldier's Letter, J.L. Sheppard, Mounted Guards", cover with couple small repairs at right, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
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334

Confederacy, Pendleton, S.C., Jul 19. Blue cds with matching "Paid 5" handstamp (Dietz II) on cover addressed to General Daniel Ruggles at Fredericksburg, Va., Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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335

Confederacy, Sumter, S.C., Apr 9, 1861. Cds with matching "Paid" straightline and matching circled "10" rating hs on cover to Newberry S.C., "Hudson Lee, Broker, Auctioneer, Charleston S.C." oval corner card, Hudson Lee was a slave dealer with copy of ad noting "Orders for Negroes promptly and faithfully executed", cover nick, partial flap and opened on three sides, otherwise Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
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336

Confederacy, Clarksville, Ten./Jan. 3. Double circle postmark in red and bluish black "Paid 10" arced rating handstamp (Dietz type III) on mourning cover to Alexandria La.; tiny edge tear, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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337

Confederacy, Indian Mound, Tenn./Oct. 3rd, 1861. Manuscript postmark on cover to Lunenburg, Va. with manuscript "Paid 10" rate in top right corner, Very Fine, a scarce manuscript postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
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338

Confederacy, Nashville, Ten./Sep. 2, 1861. Blue cds with matching "Paid" straightline and "10" rating handstamps on cover to "Lafayette Hewitt, Care Ben M. Clements, Chief Appointment Bureau, Post Office Department, Richmond, Va., Confederate States America"; cover tear at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Captain Fayette (Lafayette) Hewitt (1831-1909). In 1857 he accepted the position of Postmaster General in Washington D.C. until the Republicans took office. At the request of the new Confederate government, he then undertook the job of establishing the Confederate post office in Montgomery, Alabama. After this task was successfully accomplished, he asked for a field position. In February of 1863 he was assigned to General Breckinridge's command, where he served as Captain of the 6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment. Three horses were shot out from under him during the war and although never wounded, mini balls passed through his hat and clothes numerous times. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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339

Confederacy, Strawberry Plains, Ten./1 Oct. (1861). Cds on neat cover to Emory, Va. with manuscript "Paid 5" rate at top right, Very Fine and attractive, a scarce town marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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340

Confederacy, Strawberry Plains, Tenn./Feb. 20. Unusual type cds on cover to Middleburg, East Florida with matching "Due 10" handstamp, manuscript soldier's endorsement at top of cover, "Private W. Ashurst, Marion Light Artillery, Captain John M. Martin, Fla. Brigade", couple discoloration spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. Marion Light Artillery was organized on Amelia Island, Florida, in June, 1861. Later it moved to Kentucky in March 1862 and was involved in the Battle of Richmond, Ky. and also took part in the fight at Perryville. The company served in S. C. Williams', M. Smith's, and L. Hoxton's Battalion of Artillery, and participated in the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee from Chickamauga to Nashville. It then was involved in the defense of Mobile and was included in the surrender of the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana at Citronelle, AL. The unit was commanded by Captains John M. Martin, Thomas J. Perry and Robert P. McCants. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
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341

Confederacy, Alleton, Tex. Double circular postmark (Dietz type V) with matching arched "Paid 10" rating handstamp on cover to Millican, Tex. with printed "Commission Merchants and Cotton Factors" corner card; light toning and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., a rare postmark with only a few known. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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342

Confederacy, Athens, Texas, April 25/62. Manuscript postmark on folded letter sheet addressed to Mariwether Lewis in Turkey Grove, N.C., "Paid 10" in pencil at right; light edge toning, otherwise Very Fine, postmark unlisted in ASCC. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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343

Confederacy, Bonham, Texas, Aug 28. Clear cds on ladies cover with embossed floral design, to Acworth, Ga., manuscript "Paid 10" in pencil; small internal hole in embossing, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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344

Confederacy, Brazos Bottom, Tex, 24th Nov 64. Manuscript postmark with matching star cancels on 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, horizontal. pair, on cover to Independence, Texas; cover soiling, Fine. Scott No. 6 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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345

Confederacy, Cold Spring, Tex. Two strikes of circular postmark with matching arched "Due 10" handstamp on 1864 folded letter to San Felipe, Tex., F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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346

Confederacy, Eagle Pass, Feb 3. Manuscript postmark on homemade cover to Houston, Texas, franked with manuscript canceled 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing, horizontal. pair, Very Fine. Scott No. 7 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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347

Confederacy, Honey Grove, Texas, Decr 8th/61. Manuscript postmark with "Paid 10" rate on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, La., Carroll Hoy correspondence with the usual pinholes, Very Fine, very scarce. Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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348

Confederacy, Huntsville, Tex, Dec 17. Cds on legal size cover to Independence, Tex., manuscript "Due 20" at top; light edge wear and reduction at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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349

Confederacy, Huntsville, Tex./Jul. 21. Clear cds with matching "Paid" straightline and "10" rating handstamps on cover to San Antonio in "Care of Capt. L.C. Rountree", Very Fine and neat. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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350

Confederacy, Millican, Paid. Rimless circular postmark with pencil "paid 10" on cover to Gatesville, Tex.; some light toning and slight cover reduction at left, Fine and rare. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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351

Confederacy, Rusk, Texas. Cds on legal size cover to San Marcas, Texas, manuscript "Ad. Qrs. Conl. Service Dist. Tex., Official Business" endorsement and additional manuscript "Paid 40" rate at right; portion of backflap missing, Very Fine, the only known quadruple rate usage known from Rusk. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
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352

Confederacy, San Antonio, Tex., Paid, Jan 9. Red pre-secession cds on 1861 folded letter to London, England, red crayon "24" rate and 3 credit handstamp, red "London, Paid, Fe 8, 61" arrival postmark after Texas had become an independent state; some splitting along folds, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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353

Confederacy, Sequin, Texas. Dateless circular postmark with matching straightline "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rating on cover to Louisburg, N.C., docketed "Answered April 2nd, 1862", Very Fine and scarce, ex-Agre. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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354

Confederacy, Tyler, Tex., Dec 7. Bold cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rate, on cover to Jefferson, Tex., Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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355

Confederacy, Velasco, Tex./Dec. 24. Clear cds on buff cover endorsed "From J.P. Osterhout, Adj. 4th Regt I.(nfantry) T.(exas) S.T." (State Troops) to his wife in Bellville, Texas with manuscript "Due 10" in pencil at upper right; "1863" docketing at top, Very Fine, signed by Brian Green on reverse. Estimate $150 - 200. John Patterson Osterhout (1826-1903) was a lawyer, journalist, and politician from Pennsylvania. Upon receiving his license to practice law in 1851 he moved to Austin County, Texas. He took a hand in publicizing the 1861 alleged slave rebellions in North Texas and revealed that in his years in Texas he had become an ardent defender of the extreme Southern point of view. Although once skeptical of the economic benefits of slavery, by 1860 Osterhout defended it as a positive good and was a slave owner. He was an early advocate of using slaves as soldiers. After the war he quickly accepted defeat and the end of slavery. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
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356

Confederacy, Waxahachie, Tex./Dec. 13. Cds with matching circled "Paid 10" rating handstamp on cover to Paris Tex. with original 1863 enclosure from Shirley's Mills; small ink erosion hole and bottom left corner repair, no flap, Fine, ex-Camina. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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357

Confederacy, Texas Cover Group. 4 franked covers; includes Gilmer cds tying #7 pair, #6 margin pair tied by Velasco postmark, manuscript Official Business legal size cover with #1 pair tied by Houston cds and Adjutant and Inspector General's Office imprint cover franked with #4 two singles tied by 1862 Austin cds (missing bottom flap); condition varies, a Fine group. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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358

Confederacy, Texas Town Postmarks. 11 covers; includes manuscript 1862 Coxville and 1864 Warren, handstamp postmarks including Ownsville, Paris, 1862 Galveston with "Paid" and "5" handstamps, Independence to member of the Terry's Rangers, Woodville, Washington with "Paid" & "5" handstamps on U.S. 3¢ Star Die entire (marked as only known), Houston, segmented Corsicana cds and Chapel Hill with "Paid" and "10" in circle handstamps, a Fine group. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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359

Confederacy, Goodson, Va./Sep. 10. Black cds with matching circled "10" rating hs on cover to Gonzales, Tex., endorsed "Forwarded by E. Keyser Qr.Master, 1st Detachment, 1st Regt., Texas Volunteers, C.S. Infantry…/61"; reduced at right and some small edge tears, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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360

Confederacy, Gravel Hill, Va./Nov. 2/'62. Manuscript postmark on folded cover to Richmond, some wear, Fine, from brother to brother (both in 57th Va Regt.) and both survived Pickett's charge (no photo). Estimate $50 - 75.

SOLD for $50.00
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361

Confederacy, Leatherwood, Va./May 21st 1864. Manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating on cover to Lynchburg, Va., postmarked "Lynchburg, Va./May 28" cds on front and straightline "Advertised" handstamp, manuscript notation on reverse "opened through mistake" and 2nd strike of Lynchburg cds; cover lightly cleaned and some restored edge wear, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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362

Confederacy, Lebanon, Va./Oct. 22. Sharp strike of cds in blue with matching "Paid" straightline and circled "5" rating handstamps on buff cover to Emory Va., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Agre. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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363

Confederacy, Lexington, Va., Jun 3. Blue cds with matching "10" rating handstamp (Dietz IIA) for double rate on all-over Greenlee Davidson Attorney advertising cover addressed to Greenlee Davidson in care of Gov. Fletcher at Richmond Va., manuscript. "Paid Ch. Box 33", small cover flaws and partial flap, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. Greenlee was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863 as Captain of the Letcher Battery. (Image1)

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364

Confederacy, Newtown StephensbG. Va./Jan. 22. Clear strike of cds with matching "Paid" straightline and "5" rating handstamps on yellow cover to "Major Francis B. Jones, 2nd Virginia Regiment, Gen Jacksons Command, Romney" (West Virginia); upper right corner repaired, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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365

Confederacy, Suffolk, Va., Nov 18. Cds with matching "5" rating handstamp on cover to Charleston S.C., endorsed "from P. Force, C.L.J.V., 1st Regt. S.C.V.", he was promoted from 4th Sergeant on Jan. 1, 1864 and killed at Spottsylvania on May 12, 1864; cover tear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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366

Confederacy, Petersburg, Va./Jun. 1. Blue cds with matching "10" rating handstamp on cover to Shiloh S.C., endorsed "From R.E. Wheeler Capt., Camdg Co H 26th Regt S.C.", he was killed in action at Petersburg, F.-V.F., ex Skinner, Frajola. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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367

Confederacy, Richmond, Va./Feb. 27 [1864]. Cds on Les Miserables, Jean Valjean, 174 pages plus separated cover, 5?" x 9"'; postmarked on title page; small bit of front cover and entire back cover missing, minor evidence of smoke damage (no odor) on last page, otherwise Fine, Quite Rare paying the rate for Small Books by Subscription - 2¢ per ounce:, Ex-Green & Cipolla. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The fact that the postmark was placed inside the front cover would indicate that the book was sent at the prepaid subscription rate. For a monthly publication, the rate was 2½¢ per quarter for the first ounce plus 2½¢ for each additional ounce, for a total of 10¢ for this 4 oz. book. Since this was not likely a monthly publication, the rate would have been 2¢ per ounce for a total of 8¢ prepaid. (Image1)

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368

Confederacy, Richmond, Va./Oct. 17, 1861. Cds (Powell type IIa) with straight line "Paid" handstamp (Dietz Type III) & manuscript "Pd. 5cts." at top right on local cover, once the cover was recognized as a drop usage it was struck with correct "Paid 2" (Dietz Type I) rate handstamp, flap torn, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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369

Confederacy, Richmond, Va./Oct. 1, 1861. Cds with handstamp "Paid 5cts" on folded cover to Amherst, C.H., Va., letter with some interesting military contents, some splits along folds, Fine (no photo). Estimate $50 - 75.

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370

Confederacy, Staunton, Va./Jun. 7, 1862. Cds with matching "10" rating handstamp on cover to Charleston S.C., forwarded to Ridgeway with "Charleston S.C. Jun 15 1862" double circle postmark and matching circled "Paid 5" handstamp; upper right corner with sealed tear, a Very Fine forwarded use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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371

Confederacy, Winchester Va., Jul 26, 1861. Cds with matching "Paid 5" handstamp on buff cover to Lexington Va., addressed in the hand of Brig. Gen. Edwin Gray Lee to his wife; flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Edwin Gray Lee entered the Confederate Army with the Virginia Infantry, and following the Battle of Bull Run, was promoted to major and then lieutenant colonel. Lee was involved in the Seven Days battles, Second Manassas and Cedar Mountain. He was captured at Sharpsburg. Paroled on September 26, 1862, he rejoined his unit and led the Virginia Infantry at the Battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862. He resigned soon thereafter due to his bad health. When his health recovered he rejoined the Confederate cause as a colonel where he served on the staff of Gen. Robert Ransom Jr., who was in charge of the defense of Richmond. In late spring, 1864, he took up command at Staunton and with troops he recruited for the defense of the Shenandoah Valley, he fought at the Battle of Piedmont, June 5, 1864. For his efforts at Staunton, Lee was promoted to brigadier general on Sept. 23, 1864. (Image1)

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372

Confederacy, White Sulphur Springs, Va./Oct. 21 (West Virginia). Cds on cover to Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Va., with "Wm Smith, Floyds Brigade, Fiftieth Va. Regiment, Co. K" sender's military endorsement at top, light edge stain and some wear, F.-V.F., a scarce West Virginia usage. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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373

Confederacy, Cover Balance. Group of 13 covers, an array of covers with 11 stampless, better includes blue Pendleton S.C. cds with large "5" on mourning cover, other stampless including Franklin Depot, Va., Abingdon, Va. with "Paid 5", Calhoun, Ga. Charleston corner card cover, few franked covers with #6 pair on turned cover, and "Ordnance Bureau" imprint cover; some faults, a F.-V.F. group. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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374

11X2

Confederacy, Baton Rouge, La., 1861, 5¢ Green & Carmine. Four large even margins (tiny nick at right), bright fresh colors, tied by Baton Rouge, La./Feb. 3, 1862 cds on lemon cover to Bayou Goula, La., flap missing, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover in premium condition. Scott No. 11X2 $3,000. (Image1)

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375

16XU1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Used entire cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Oct 3, 1861" cds and addressed to Pendleton, S.C.; reduced at ends, right with lower corner mend, Fine and scarce. Scott No. 16XU1 $4,000. (Image1)

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376

16XU1

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Entire cancelled by "Charleston, S.C./Sep. 19, 1861" cds to Flat Rock, N.C., flap missing & bit reduced at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 16XU1 $4,000. (Image1)

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377

18XU1

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Choice strike with matching "Columbia S.C./9 Sep./5 Cts." postmark on exceptionally fresh orange cover to Concord, N.C., Extremely Fine and choice, this cover sold at auction for $2,100 in 1985. Scott No. 18XU1 $900. (Image1)

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378

18XU1

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Provisional handstamp on cover to Longmires Store, S.C., with matching Columbia, S.C. cds and straight line "Paid" handstamp; cover with a hint of staining, Very Fine. Scott No. 18XU1 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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379

19XU1

Confederacy, Columbus, Ga., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Circular Provisional handstamp on cover to Macon, Ga. with black "Columbus, Ga./Oct. 3" postmark, Very Fine and choice, much scarcer than the catalog indicates. Scott No. 19XU1 $1,000. (Image1)

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380

21XU3

Confederacy, Danville, Va., 1861, 5¢ Black on Dark Buff. Style with "Southern"curved, press-printed illustrated design on dark buff cover to New Orleans, no date stamp which wasn't unusual from this provisional, trivial edge wear, Very Fine and choice, A Lovely Pictorial Typographed Provisional and a Scarce Usage To New Orleans. Scott No. 21XU3 $6,000. (Image1)

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381

26X1

Confederacy, Fredericksburg, Va., 1861, 5¢ Blue on Bluish. Full o.g., ample margins to touching, slight soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26X1 $550. (Image1)

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382

26X1

Confederacy, Fredericksburg, Va., 1861, 5¢ Blue on Bluish. Unused, large margins, tiny tear at upper left; fresh, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 26X1 $550. (Image1)

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383

40XU1

Confederacy, Houston, Texas, 1861, 5¢ Red. Somewhat faint black cds, some repairs at top, still attractive, Fine. Scott No. 40XU1 $750. (Image1)

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384

45XU2

Confederacy, Jonesboro, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Dark Blue. Mostly clear strike of provisional handstamp on cover to Knoxville, Tenn.; slight soiling and erosion at left, bit reduced at right and top, still Fine and attractive, one of Only Ten Recorded Examples of the Jonesboro Provisional in Dark Blue, ex Matz. Scott No. 45XU2; $7,000 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. The Crown survey contains fifteen examples of the Jonesboro provisional, with five strikes in black and ten in dark blue. Some of these, such as the example offered here, do not have any town datestamp. (Image1)

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385

53X4

Confederacy, Macon, Ga., 1861, 5¢ Black on Yellow. Ample margins with three corners clipped, cancelled by partial "Macon" cds, light vertical crease ending in a tiny tear at bottom, Fine appearance, a rare Provisional adhesive; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 53X4 $1,400. (Image1)

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386

56X1

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 2¢ Blue. 39 stamps as part of a plate reconstruction group; includes a top margin block of 15, block of 7, strip of 3, pair and the balance singles, condition mixed in multiples and some singles, with additional defective items (one used), a Fine group. Scott No. 56X1 $3,900 for singles. (Image1)

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387

56X1, 56X1 var.

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 2¢ Blue, Cracked Plate Variety. Horiz. pair with showing incomplete printing due to cracked plate, full to large margins, bright color, without gum, some light corner creases, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 56X1, 56X1 var. $260+. (Image1)

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388

56X2

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. 14 stamps as part of a plate reconstruction group; includes bottom corner margin vertical strip of three (faults), 7 used singles (two on piece) and four unused singles; condition is mixed, includes a selection of forgeries, a Fine group. Scott No. 56X2 $2,380 for singles. (Image1)

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389

56X2

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Large margins with slightly cut in, minor margin stain, tied by Memphis, Ten. cds on cover to Camden, Ark., cover forwarded with "Camden, Ark./Jul. 15" cds with manuscript "Forwarded, Due 5cts", back flap showing forwarding address and sent back to Memphis, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a stunning usage. Scott No. 56X2 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

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390

56X2

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Left sheet margin single, four clear to large margins, clipped corner at bottom right not affecting design, tied by "Memphis. Ten." cds on Patriotic cover with spectacular Jeff Davis Medallion Patriotic design in purple brown (Dietz type JD-1), addressed to Helena, Ark., adhesive appears to have a bit of margin soiling, however most appears to be due to the dark patriotic design showing through paper, Very Fine, a stunning usage & design. Scott No. 56X2 $5,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT MEMPHIS POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON A JEFFERSON DAVIS MEDALLION PATRIOTIC COVER. (Image1)

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391

56X2

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Defects at right, tied by "Memphis, Ten., Sep 8, 1861" cds on cover to Bailey Springs, Ala., F.-V.F. appearance. Scott No. 56X2 $1,750. (Image1)

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392

56X2, U

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Partially torn off single affixed over U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Batesville, Ark., tied by Memphis, Ten. cds, Fine and unusual. Scott No. 56X2+U.S. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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393

58X2

Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Clear to large margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at left, small corner margin crease at bottom left, tied by "Mobile, Ala., Oct 8, 1861" cds on cover to Choctaw Agency, Miss.; cover with tiny tear at top and hinge remnant at sides, Very Fine appearance, a rare Confederate Provisional usage to Choctaw Agency, ex-Hind; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 58X2 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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394

58X2

Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Mostly large margins, stained at top, tied by "Mobile, Ala./Nov. 19, 1861" double circle postmark on cover to Enterpise, Miss., cover with embossed cameo corner card of "S.S. Webb & Co.", Wholesale Grocers, flap tear which extends on to front, lovely Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 58X2 $1,800. (Image1)

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395

62X1

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 2¢ Blue. Clear to ample margins, tied by partial yet discernible "New Orleans, La., Jul 14" town postmark on large size wrapper to Charlestown, S.C., likely containing a printed newspaper or booklet; cover edge wear and slight staining, Very Fine, a very rare and attractive Early Recorded Usage of the 2¢ Blue New Orleans Postmaster Provisional on cover, ex Skinner. Scott No. 62X1; $4,250 on cover Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

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396

62X2

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 2¢ Orange-Red. Four ample to large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 62X2 $190. (Image1)

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397

62X3

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ Brown. four singles, two light shades (large margins) flanked by two darker shades (originally pair but separated irregularly), all tied by three strikes of "New Orleans La. Jul." cds without day slug on circa 1861 cover to Walterboro S.C. at double the 10¢ rate; top backflap replaced and cover lightly cleaned, Very Fine appearance, a spectacular double weight franking. Scott No. 62X3 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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398

62X3

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ Brown. Two singles, mostly large margins, tied by two strikes of straight line "Paid" handstamps on cover to Richmond with "New Orleans, La./6 Aug." cds, cover received "Richmond, Va./Aug. 16, 1861" cds (Powell #2a) and scarce "Advertised 2" handstamp, cover with edge faults, erosion & one flap missing, Fine; with 2004 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 62X3 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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399

62X4

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ Red Brown. Four large margins, tied by "New Orleans, La./30 Nov." cds on cover addressed to "Francis Moreno, Spanish Vice Consul in Pensacola, Florida", reverse with blue oval handstamp of the Spanish Consulate in Washington, D.C. reduced at right, Very Fine and unusual, ex-Meroni. Scott No. 62X4 Estimate $500 - 750. Carried through the lines by courier and then placed in the Confederate States mails in New Orleans. (Image1)

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400

65X1

Confederacy, Petersburg, Va., 1861, 5¢ Red. top left corner margin single (Pos. 1), tied on piece by blue "Petersburg Va. Nov 1" cds, large margins except shaving ornament tips at upper right, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, gorgeous stamp; with 2006 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 65X1 $750. (Image1)

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