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1701

"One I Left There" Song Sheet Letter & Cover, written by Union soldier G.W. Pearl, 117th Infantry Regiment New York Volunteers, to his family in Clinton, NY, datelined "Camp near Fort Ripley (Minnesota), Feb 5th 1863", with mostly family news - notable for the use of the songsheet; "It is cold and stormy here"; cover with Washinton City cds; with transcription, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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1702

The Original Thirteen, multicolored S.C. Upham patriotic design showing state seals in oval with eagle and flag allegories, on cover to North Scituate, R.I., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at right) tied by 1861 Washington D.C. cds; stamp with perf flaws from overlapping covers, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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1703

R. Island Regiment, Soldier & Flag patriotic design in red and blue, on cover to New Bedford, Mass. franked with grid cancel 1857, 3¢ dull red, red "Providence, R.I., Jul 4" cds at center, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $220.00
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1704

Scott & Jeff Dogs, captioned "Why don't you take it?", franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by grid, postmarked "Nashua N.H., Aug 6, 1861" cds, to Middleton Mass., Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $100.00
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1705

The Soldier's Dream Of Home, red and black allover design on cover to West Winstead. Conn., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by light Washington D.C. cds; stamp flaws and some edge wear, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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1706

Standing Liberty with Union Column, design on bright blue cover, franked with 3¢ rose tied by quartered cork in circle, matching "Old Point Comfort Va. Apr. 2" double circle datestamp to Chelsea P.O. Mass; trivial edgewear; this blue cover is very unusual, handsome Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $80.00
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1707

The Stars and Stripes Must Cover the Whole, red, blue and black allover design on reverse of cover to Detroit, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by Washington, D.C. cds; some cover toning and barest reduction at left, F.-V.F., a rare allover patriotic design. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
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1708

State Seals of the Union, complete set of 11 handcolored Magnus-like patriotic designs on unused covers showing soldiers holding up seals, Very Fine, a scarce complete set. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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1709

Strayed, humorous caricature design with caption below on locally addressed cover franked with 1861, 1¢ blue, two singles tied by boxed "Paid" handstamps, red "Boston, Mass., Feb 25" cds below, Very Fine, a lovely patriotic and local carrier usage; with 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 63 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $800.00
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1710

Union Arch, red and blue J. Magee patriotic design on cover to New York City, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by 1862, Washington D.C. cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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1711

The Union Must & Shall Be Preserved, green soldier and banner border patriotic design on cover to Chanhassen, Minn., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (small flaws) tied by blue "Frederick, Md., Sep. 17, 1862" cds, with original enclosure datelined "Camp 3 miles from Boom, Boom" and content…We routed the rebels from Fredrick yesterday, it was a hard fight.; light cover corner wear at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $200.00
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1712

Why Don't You Take It? humorous caricature design on cover to Warner, N.H., franked with 1861, 3¢ pink tied by "Washington, D.C., Nov 6, 1862" cds; some light corner wear and a few toned perfs, F.-V.F. Scott No. 64 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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1713

Caricatures, extensive group of approximately 200 unused patriotic covers; the array of mostly humorous designs, maker imprints include D. Murphy's Son, S.C. Upham, A.S. Robinson, John G. Wells, Wm. Ridenburgh, J. Gates, Magee, Jas. Gates, Stimson & Co., Mumford & Co., etc.; little duplication, condition varied, generally Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,150.00
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1714

Civil War Patriotics, group of 33 different, including 4 rare Magnus uncolored camp scenes VF & clean; also variety of other designs including Jeff Davis portrait, flags, allegory, caricature, etc; condition F-VF, worth a close examination, please inspect (no photo). Estimate $150 - 200.

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SOLD for $400.00
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1715

Civil War Patriotics, 1861-1865, about 90 patriotics, most with illustrations, some with red & blue edging on reverse, quite a few embossed designs; including some letters; most covers with minor to major faults, still very interesting group, please inspect (no photo). Estimate $400 - 600.

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SOLD for $1,200.00
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1716

Eagle & Flag, well over 150 unused patriotic covers; wide range of design types, slogans, verses, etc., includes allover & bordered designs, "Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon", maker imprints including J. Magee and Hoffman & Knickerbocker; condition varied with a little duplication to be expected, Very Fine overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1717

Flags, over 200 unused patriotic covers; vast array of design types, border and allover designs including a few better C.S.A. design types, various slogans and verses, "Illustrated History of The Stars and Stripes", maker imprints include D.B. Cooke & Co., J.M. Whitmore & Co., J. Magee, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,200.00
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1718

Flags, set of 78 unused covers showing various handcolored country flags of the world, each with Alfred S. Robinson imprint at left; some with light toning and a few edge flaws, still Very Fine overall, a very scarce group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
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1719

The Loyal States, complete set of 24 different patriotic designs on 38 covers in various colors, including Missouri, Reagles imprint on reverse; some minor toning affectng a few, a Very Fine set. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1720

(Magnus) Arms of the United States, group of 77 unused Magnus patriotic covers showing various state arms; includes the Great Seal and "Union" states missing only Utah, including 8 of the "Rebel" states, mostly in black with some handcolored; duplication, toning and some backflap faults, a Very Fine group. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $700.00
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1721

(Magnus) Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, Va., complete numbered series set of 15 unused Magnus patriotic view covers, in bronze and in black (30 covers); some toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
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1722

(Magnus) Female Designs, group of 63 unused Magnus patriotic covers; range of allegorical designs including a few dual panel, many handcolored with others in black, green, purple and bronze; some toning and soiling, duplication mostly in colors, F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $650.00
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1723

(Magnus) For the Union, group of 69 Magnus unused patriotic covers with two-panel designs, showing the state emblem and allegorical figures at left, mostly handcolored with others in green, purple and bronze; some flaws and design duplication, generally Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,150.00
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1724

(Magnus) General McClellan, group of 18 unused Magnus patriotic covers showing various portrait designs (14 different) with duplication in colors, including dual portrait with other Generals and map views; some toning and mounting flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $325.00
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1725

(Magnus) Military Portraits, group of 61 unused Magnus patriotic covers showing mostly Generals, various dual map and scenes, few handcolored; little duplication, some toning and mounting flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $850.00
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1726

(Magnus) Military Scenes & Battles, group of 70 unused Magnus patriotic covers showing mostly allover designs; 21 handcolored with the balance in purple and bronze, includes various "Camp Scene", numbered series views include U.S. Light Artillery, Movement of the Army from Washington to Richmond, Battle of Mill Spring Ky., Advance of Genl. McClellan on Richmond, etc.; some duplication. minor toning and mounting flaws, still Very Fine overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,100.00
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1727

Magnus Patriotic Balance, group of 95 unused Magnus patriotic covers; range of views and allegorical figures including male designs, eagles, city views, caricatures, maps and globe, Washington, Rebel States dual designs, etc.; little duplication, some toning and mounting flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,100.00
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1728

(Magnus) Regimental, group of 34 unused Magnus patriotic cover showing various Corps & Division insignia with dual allegorical designs, includes Ninth A.C. bronze designs, other Army Corps mostly handcolored, State of Maine Vol.; duplication and some toning flaws, mostly Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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1729

(Magnus) Secession Chain, set of 27 different unused Magnus patriotic covers titled "Secesh Chain", showing numbered portraits of Confederate Generals, in black (missing no.'s 1, 15 & 23 for completion); some toning flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
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1730

(Magnus) Views, group of 100 unused Magnus patriotic covers; mostly numbered series view including various Washington D.C. Panoramas, Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, Va., Camps and Hospitals, mostly bronze with many handcolored; duplication, some toning and mounting flaws, generally Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,700.00
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1731

(Magnus) Views, group of 59 unused Magnus patriotic covers showing dual panel views and allegorical figures, view mostly city and buildings, including a few multi-view designs, many multicolored; duplication mostly in different colors; some toning and mounting flaws, still Very Fine overall. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $750.00
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1732

(Magnus) Views, four unused Magnus complete series sets (15 covers); including U.S. Capitol Washington handcolored set of 6, U.S.A. Genl. Hospital, Patterson Park, Balto. handcolored set of 3, Camp Cheesbrough, Baltimore bronze set of 3 and Belger Barracks, Baltimore bronze set of 3; some minor edge toning, still Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $600.00
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1733

Maryland and Virginia Views, group of 100 allover lithograph designs on black, bronze, purple or handcolored, a pleasent range of mostly numbered views with duplication, overall Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,900.00
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1734

Military Maps, 10 very unusual (6 different) unused patriotic covers showing military maps with allover handcolored designs, maps printed separately and affixed to covers which extend to the reverse, one titled "The Southern Coast between Ft. Monroe & New Orleans showing all the Forts and Inlets under blockade.", one with light toning and some minor wrinkling due the map affixing, otherwise Very Fine, very rare. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
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1735

Patriotic Cover Balance, of well over 250 unused patriotic covers; designs with a selection including Cannon & Flag, Female & Flags, The House That "Uncle Sam Built" No. 1-9 (x3), Alfred S. Robonson handcolored County Flags, "J.D. His Marque" Flag, Art Ward Jr's Speech at Camp Dennison (with Camp Dennison view on reverse), many multicolored designs, etc., Very Fine overall. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,900.00
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1736

26, 65

Patriotic Cover Balance, 6 covers; 4 flag designs most franked with #26, two soldier designs including 14th Regiment N.H. Volunteers; some flaws, Very Fine overall. Scott No. 26, 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $240.00
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1737

Patriotic Cover Group, over 60 unused covers; designs including multicolored State Seals, Eagle, Flags, handcolored Magnus, Andrew Jackson related, Lincoln portrait, etc.; some duplication including variety, Very Fine overall. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $675.00
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1738

Patriotic Cover Group, of 25 covers; deigns including Andrew Jackson portrait, Eagle, Flags, New Hampshire Regiment design with various regiment designations, allover "Union Must & Shall Be Preserved", state seal, etc.; some duplication in deigns with some variety, condition varies, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $675.00
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1739

Patriotic Lithographic Designs, balance of approximately 180 unused covers; many better including Rose of Washington (x2), run of state seals in bronze and handcolored, allover battle scenes, Berlin & Jones caricatures including handcolored, couple handcolored Kimmels, others with the majority male or female allegorical designs with a large portion handcolored; few faults, generally Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,100.00
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1740

Prominent Figures, approximately 60 unused patriotic covers with portrait designs; nice range of design types including multiple portrait designs including "President Lincoln and his Cabinet", allover designs, red "TRAITOR" overprint, "The Great Comet of 1861" (Scott), maker imprints including Hunckel & Son, Magee, S.C. Upham, Mumford & Co., etc.; minor duplication, condition a little varied, Very Fine overall. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $600.00
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1741

The Rebel States, complete set of 11 different design on 20 unused covers in colors, of the Southern states showing the state seal and the Devil, printed by Reagles & Co.; some mounting wrinkles and one with edge flaws, still Very Fine overall. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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1742

The Rebel States, complete set of 11 different unused patriotic covers printed in red & blue showing the state arms, printed by Magee, includes 3 additional in reverse colors and one (Alabama) with different font for the state name, Very Fine, very scarce. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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1743

Soldier & Flag, over 70 unused patriotic covers; the array of designs including different verse and slogans, allover design, Westervert, imprints including D. Murphy's Son, King & Baird and N.Y. Union Envelope Depot; little duplication and condition mixed, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
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1744

States, approximately 100 unused patriotic covers; runs of various designs including the Wells Flags, Regales "Loyal States", Berlin & Jones Flags, Wells "Loyal", Magee Rebel & Loyal States; some duplication and faults, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
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1745

Unused Civil War Patriotics, interesting lot of 180 or so covers, including many scarce caricatures, some flag types as well, condition generally F-VF, little if any duplication noted, please inspect (no photo). Estimate $500 - 750.

SOLD for $1,250.00
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1746

Unused Patriotic Covers, 1861-1865, 130 or so covers, most unused and very fresh & clean, large number of Magnus designs, including some in the multicolor state series very meticulously colored, also many other Magnus designs for states & other topics, including some caricatures, no duplication, extremely attractive and diverse, excellent condition throughout, please inspect (no photo). Estimate $500 - 750.

SOLD for $2,500.00
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1747

Washington Views, complete set of 11 different patriotic lithograph designs on 27 unused covers, in black, bronze, purple or handcolored; some light toning and duplication, overall Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
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1748

Beardless Lincoln & Railsplitter, 3¢ rose tied by "Georgetown, D.C. Mar. 8" cds, on Lincoln-Hamlin campaign cover to Unadilla Forks N.Y; barely reduced at left, stamp with horizontal crease at top, otherwise Very Fine; with 2003 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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1749

11A

Fremont, portrait campaign design on cover to Roxbury, Mass., franked with 1852, 3¢ dull red tied by "Sterling, Ms., Oct 16" cds; hint of toning, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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1750

Grant & Colfax, portrait design on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 3¢ green tied by "Chicopee, Mass., Nov 13" cds and cork duplex; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare campaign design. Milgram No. UG-44. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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1751

Lincoln-Hamlin, portrait campaign design on cover to Trenton, Ind., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red canceled by grid handstamp, bold "Lawrence, Kan., Sep 2, 1860" territorial cds with second strike on reverse dated a day later, with original enclosure, Very Fine, a rare territorial usage of a Presidential campaign cover, illustrated in Milgram's Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Papers 1860-1865. Milgram No. AL-95. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $500.00
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Confederacy

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Lot Description

1752

Confederacy, 1863 Confederate Home Front Letter, folded letter with Somerville Ala. postmark and franked with 2 pen cancelled #7, to Aberdeen, Miss., reporting some details about Union soldiers looking for Confederate cavalry General Philip Roddey and the various movements of troops, with vivid first person descriptions of the political alienation, mixed citizen loyalties and consequent internal war within the Civil War that took place in northern Alabama; writer relates Union soldiers stealing horses & livestock, intercepting wagons with supplies, etc; much additional commentary, with transcription of letter and corresponding historical details, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $600.00
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1753

Confederacy, 1864 Talladega, Ala. Adversity Cover, Alabama Confederate citizen W. J. Estill writing to his brother datelined "Talladega, Ala., Dec 24th 1864", asking favor from Congressman Cruikshank anticipating postwar Reconstruction, the favor involves his being appointed to oversee a work "squad of negroes", adversity cover fashioned from old navigation map and is postmarked "Talladega Ala Dec 26", transcription of letter accompanies., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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1754

Confederacy, Alexander Stephens, manuscript free frank as a member of the United States Congress prior to becoming the Vice President of the Confederate States, postmarked Washington, D.C. cds with attached "Free" on cover to his father, John L. Stephens of La Grange, Ga., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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1755

Confederacy, Confederate Soldier's Letter, from James Miner of the 15th South Carolina, camped at Winchester, Va.after R.E. Lee's defeat at Gettysburg; there is no reference to the battle or the retreat, typical of Southern soldier's letters home, cover with Federal stamp scraped off probably taken from dead Union soldier; with transcription and much commentary, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1756

Confederacy, Confederate Soldier's Letter, from Pvt James B. Allen of the 15th Virginia Infantry on duty at Kinston NC under Gen. George Picket, stamp on cover (#11) postmarked with target field cancel with no town cds intended to conceal the location of the troops to the enemy should the letter be intercepted; includes a transcription of the letter and interesting historical notes, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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1757

Confederacy, J.C. Breckinridge, manuscript free franked (as United States Vice President) on large size cover sent pre-war to J.W. Scott in Philadelphia, small corner defect at top left & minor edge wear, still Very Fine, a very scarce Vice Presidential free franks. Estimate $150 - 200. John C. Breckinridge, served as Buchanan's Vice President from 1857-1861 and was elected senator from Kentucky when Lincoln came to office. However, he was expelled from Congress on December 4, 1861 because of his pro Southern sympathies and promptly became a major general in the Confederate Army. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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1758

Confederacy, New Orleans to Thibodeaux, La. by Military Courier, cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target handstamp on cover carried by military courier to Thibodeaux, La., manuscript "The provost marshal will please forward to destination" and "Care of Lt. John Pugh" endorsements, "New Orleans La. Oct. 10 '65" cds, forwarded to Painecourtville by Baldwin's Express with manuscript. "Oct-14th 1865 J.Y.S(anders)." at center, small faults, Fine appearance. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $400 - 600. One of the few methods of fowarding this letter to Thibodeaux was by military courier as the regular mail service was still being established. The forwarding docketing is known used on covers bearing the Baldwin's South La. Express handstamp. (Image1)

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1759

Confederacy, Port Lavaca, Tex., four covers from early 1866 correspondence to Massachusetts; first two on "Office Chief Quartermaster U.S. Mil. R.R., Victoria, Texas, Official Business" imprint covers with Victoria crossed out, one with manuscript "Lavaca" endorsement and both posted in New Orleans, La. in January (stamps partially removed showing imprint), second two with U.S.M.R.R. circular date stamps, one dated Feb. 12 posted in New Orleans and other Feb 23 with "Lavaca, Tex, Feb 26" Confederate period device with "Port" name removed, generally F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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1760

Confederacy, Union & Confederate Soldier's Views of the Battle of Roanoke, two 4-page letters from Cpt. Andrew Upson about moving prisoners, each with its original cover, datelined "Stevenson, Ala., December 14, 1863" and "December 29, 1863"; covers are postmarked Nashville, Ten., letters deal with problems of moving P.O.W.'s…I received orders to proceed to Chattanooga in charge of all the Federal prisoners now confined here…I prefer prisoners with the boys outside who carry loaded guns, then matters go smoothly….two more men returned this morning from eastern hospitals… they were wounded at Gettysburg & now are recovered, other logistic aspects; Upson's service record included, Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

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1761

Confederacy, Cover Selection, 1861-1865, group of 72 covers, with various frankings including pair #1 to Somerset, Va., single on nice cover with New Orleans cds, #4 pair with Pittsboro, S.C. cds, another #4 pair with pre-printing fold & manuscript North Carolina cancel, various #6 pairs, many #11 & #12 usages including Chapel Hill camp grid cancels; many more North Carolina postmarks; couple colored cancels; covers in somewhat mixed condition but including many 4-margin stamps and clearly readable postmarks; a few stampless and including 1854 free frank of Alexander Stephens as Member of Congress; contents for many covers accompany; close examination strongly recommended (no photo). Estimate $750 - 1,000.

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SOLD for $2,600.00
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1762

Confederacy, Greenville C.H., S.C., Dec 20, two clear strikes of cds, one tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on fresh cover to Pickens C.H., S.C., Very Fine and choice, a rare Postmark on the First Day of Secession of South Carolina usage. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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1763

Confederacy, Norfolk, Va./Apr 29, blue cds on 1860 U.S. 3¢ Star Die to Louisburg, N.C.; part of flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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1764

Confederacy, Wilmington, N.C. to San Antonio, Tex., tied by grid cancel on small cover to San Antonio, Tex., postmarked Wilmington, N.C./Apr. 3 cds; undeliverable and marked manuscript "Forwarded 3" and returned to Wilmington with blue San Antonio, Tex./Apr. 15 cds also tying stamp, small nick affecting stamp, Very Fine and unusual. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $625.00
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1765

Confederacy, Savannah to Macon, Ga., tied by Savannah, Ga./Feb 2 grid duplex on blue cover addressed to Col. John B. Lamar, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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1766

Confederacy, United States 1857 3¢ dull red, Used During the Independent States Period, tied by "Richmond, Va./Apr. 23, 1861" cds on blue folded cover to Lexington, Va., vert, file fold at left, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1767

Confederacy, United States 1860 3¢ Star Die Entire, Used During Independent State Period, postmarked with blue "Lexington, Va./Apr. 27" (1861) cds and cancelled by matching blue grid, addressed to Timber Ridge, Va., flap torn & minor edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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1768

Confederacy, United States 1860 3¢ Star Die Entire, Used During Independent State Period, cancelled by "Richmond, Va./Apr. 22, 1861" cds, Very Fine and choice, ex-Thayer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1769

Confederacy, Independent State & C.S.A. use of U.S. stamps, mounted balance of six covers comprising (3¢ star die entires unless noted) Cheraw, S.C. Jan 4; Sumter, S.C., Jan 1; Charleston, S.C., Feb 22; Greenville, S.C., May 21; Petersburg, Va. May 26, care of Capt. Dodson, Petersburg Rifle Co., 4th Regt, Norfolk; and 3¢ #26, Camden, S.C., Mar 9; a F.-V.F. group. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1770

Confederacy, Alexandria, Va./May 23, 1861, double circle postmark with matching straight line "FREE" handstamp on orange cover to the Postmaster in Sangerville, Va., includes original enclosure, reduced at left, Very Fine and a scarce usage of the United States Free Postmaster's handstamp during the Confederacy. Estimate $200 - 300. This is a legal usage as the postmaster's "FREE" was not abolished by the CSA until the CSA Postal Service took over on 6/1/1861. This is also the Last Day of CSA usage from Alexandria as the town was formally occupied the next day by the Union Army. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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1771

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., May 3 (1861), blue cds tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Lawrenceville, Ga., Very Fine, a lovely Confederate States usage. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860 and was admitted to the Confederacy on February 4, 1861. The Union Army abandoned Fort Moultrie on the night of December 26, 1860. (Image1)

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SOLD for $100.00
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1772

Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., Feb 23, 1861, clear strike of cds tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on 1861 folded prices current to Boston, Mass., embossed commission merchant corner card, Very Fine, Alabama was admitted into the Confederacy on February 4th, 1861. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $210.00
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1773

Confederacy, Petersburg, Va./May 10, blue cds on 1860 3¢ Star Die Entire (U27) canceled by blue grid to Topsfield, Mass., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1774

Confederacy, Savannah, Ga., Apr 12, 1861, cds and target duplex tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover addressed to Howell Cobb while he was President of the Confederate Provisional Congress in Montgomery, Ala., bottom left corner with wax seal toning and slight impression of an affixed 3 Cent Coin, reverse with initial "Savannah, Ga., Apr 6, 1861" duplex cds, Very Fine, an attractive U.S. Used in the Confederacy Usage on the First Day of the Civil War. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1775

Confederacy, United States 1853-57 3¢ Nesbitt entire, Used in the Confederacy, cancelled by "Richmond, Va./May 30, 1861" cds to Orange Court House, Va., Very Fine, ex-Thayer; used two days before formal start of Confederate States Post Office. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1776

Confederacy, United States 1857 10¢ Green, Type V, Used in the Confederate States (beautiful stamp) tied by "New Orleans, La./15 Feb." (1861) cds on folded cover originating in Cuba and sent via New Orleans to Vera Cruz, Mexico, couple trivial worm holes at right of cover, Very Fine cover & a rare usage, The docketing on the flap confirms the 1861 year date and shows that the actual city of origin was Havana, Cuba. Privately carried from Havana to Confederate New Orleans where it was placed in the mail with the 10¢ franking for mailing to Vera Cruz. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1777

Confederacy, United States 1857 3¢ Dull Red, Used in Confederate States, two singles (double weight) tied together on cover by the Richmond, Va./May 22, 1861 cds, addressed to Miss Mary M. McGuire Care of Dr. Wm McGuire, Berryville Clark Co, Va., upper left corner struck with "Winchester, Va./May 30, 1861" double circle postmark, little edge toning at the right and adhesives with small flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Berryville is just east of Winchester in the adjacent county. Either the cover was accidentally missent to Winchester or transmitted Winchester and the postmark applied as a transit mark. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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1778

30A

Confederacy, United States 1857 5¢ Brown, Used in the Confederate States, horizontal pair (very nice stamps affixed upside down but with part of the imprint at the left) on a Trans-Atlantic Cover from New Orleans, La to Spain, stamps tied by "New Orleans, La./Mar. 4 1861" cds and sent via New York with red "New York Br, Pkt." cds & black "12. Rs." Spanish due handstamp, The British Packet "Adriatic" of the Cunard Line carried the cover and arrived in Queenstown 23 MAR 1861, minor bit of cover toning, Very Fine and rare usage, A truly spectacular cover. Scott No. 30A Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,100.00
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1779

Confederacy, United States 1860 3¢ Star Die Entire, Used in the Confederate States, cancelled by blue "Norfolk, Va./May 22, 1861" cds and addressed to Edenton, N.C., some docketing at left, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1780

Confederacy, United States 1860 3¢ Star Die entire, Used in the Confederacy, cancelled by "Stony Point, Va./May 20" (1861) cds, small stain at top, still Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1781

Confederacy, "Adams Express Co., Louisville, Ky.", cds on United States 1860 3¢ Star-Die entire to New York, N.Y.; repaired, Fine appearance; with 1986 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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1782

Confederacy, Adams Express Company/Great Eastern/Western & Southern/Express Forwarders/New York, greenish oval handstamp on United States 1860 3¢ Star-Die entire with Manhattan Bank, New York corner card, postmarked "New-York/Apr. 10" (1861) cds to Athens, Tenn., Very Fine and choice, one of the choicest examples of this pre-June 1st express usage, outstanding and rare; with 1986 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1783

Confederacy, Privately Carried Internal Express Cover (Money Letter), Richmond, Va with Military Address to Sergt Junius L. Powell Signal Corps, Grahamville, S. Carolina 1864, Express company notations on the face of the cover indicate that it was completely paid with the express company agent's initials. Cover contained $50.00 in cash. Multiple Richmond "Contents Unknown" wax seals on the back, the original short letter is with the cover from the addressee's father starting that he is sending $50.00 in the new notes (two twenties and a ten) dated at "Richmond May 2nd 1864", cover with a very rough and ragged opening at the left which has been backed for preservation to a clean and exhibitable appearance, Fine and scarce, Confederate internal express covers are quite scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
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1784

Confederacy, (Augusta, Ga.) Handstamped "Paid 5", tiny handstamp on small cover addressed to Dr. Richard N. Hewitt, O.S., Care of Col. J.S. Burks, 42nd Regiment Va. Vols., Army of the North West, Pocohontas [West] Va; top flap missing and bit of staining, F.-V.F., Detailed bio included from the unpublished biographical register of physicians who served the Confederacy in a medical capacity, ex-Kohn Hambrecht. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1785

Confederacy, Beverly (West) Va./July 9, manuscript postmark with matching manuscript "Paid 5" on cover to Whillte's Mill, Va., small corner repair at top right & some cover aging, Fine, ex-Kohn, Thayer. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
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1786

Confederacy, Burnsville, Miss., Mar 25, 1862, cds and and manuscript "Due 5¢" on 1862 Soldier's Cover from "Wm. H. Brummett, a private in the 9th Arks. Regt. Vols." to Pine Bluff, Ark.; struck with Memphis, Tenn "Due/5" handstamp in transit to Pine Bluff, a Very Fine and rare—perhaps unique—use of the Burnsville cds.; with 1986 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1787

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Jun 10, 1861, cds with matching Paid 5 in circle handstamp on cover to Aiken, S.C., with original enclosure; cover edge staining, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1788

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Jun 7, 1861, cds and "Paid 5" in circle handstamp on cover to Columbus, S.C., interesting 4-page enclosure regarding banking activities, threatened conflict and travel restrictions going North, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1789

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Oct 21, 1861, cds and matching "Paid 10" in circle handstamp on cover to Culpeper C.H., Va., Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1790

Confederacy, Clinton, Tex./Apr. 10, mostly clear cds and "Paid/10" in circle on small embossed ladies cover to Yorkville, N.C., Very Fine and rare, Only two examples recorded, ex-Yanston; signed J.M. Bartels, 1927. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1791

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., Jan 14, blue cds with matching "Paid" in circle and "10" rate handstamps on fresh homemade cover to Chester C.H., S.C., letter from Major Edward C. McLure regarding his confirmation of appointment of Enrolling Officers being refused to be sent into the Senate by President Davis, Extremely Fine, accompanied by transcript and historical background. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1792

Confederacy, Frairs Point, Miss., Jul 1, cds with matching "Paid 5" in circle handstamp from alter "3" handstamp, to Memphis, Ten., manuscript "July 6, 1861" docketing in pencil, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
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1793

Confederacy, Hamptonville, N.C., manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on turned cover to Thomasville, N.C.; original use a U.S. 3¢ entire (U10) with manuscript "Hillsboro, Ten, Augst 8t" postmark to Yadkinville N.C. "via Augusta Georgia", Very Fine and unusual. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1794

Confederacy, Harper's Ferry (West) Va./Jun. 22, 1861, weak strike of double circle postmark with "Paid 5" handstamps on cover to Staunton, Va., most of flap torn away & slightly reduced at top, Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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1795

Confederacy, Hillsboro, Geo./Nov 26 (1861), manuscript postmark and "Paid 5" on orange cover to Barnville C.H., S.C., with original business letter enclosed, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1796

Confederacy, Huntersville (West) Va./Feby 11 (1862), manuscript postmark on embossed ladies cover franked with manuscript cancelled 1861 5¢ green (mostly four margins), cover with some edge wear & slight aging, Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1797

Confederacy, Lake City, Fla. handstamped "PAID/10", on cover to Thomasville, Ga.; manuscript date "Mar 21st 1865"; addressed to the wife of C.S.A. Vice-President Alexander Stephens, manuscript endorsement "Chge. 113"; small sealed tear at upper left, part of back flap removed as usual on the Stephens correspondence, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1798

Confederacy, Lewisburgh (West) Va./Nov. 26 (1861), cds with "PAID 5" handstamp (altered USA "Paid 3" handstamp) on cover to Bennett M. Bagby Esq. Rice's Depot S. S. R. Road (South Side Railroad). Prince Edward Co., Virginia, reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, Lewisburgh is in Greenbrier County which would later be incorporated into the Union State of West Virginia in 1863., ex-Thayer. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
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1799

Confederacy, Madison C.H. Fla. handstamped "PAID/10", cds with handstamped "Paid/10" rate marking on cover to Andover, S.C., endorsed manuscript. "Charge box 54, W.W.W."; minor opening tear at right, Extremely Fine, ex-Mueller. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1800

Confederacy, Martinsburg (West) Va./Sep. 23, partial cds on orange cover with "Paid 5" handstamp at right to Charleston, Va., small corner repair at top right & some cover aging, Fine, ex-Kohn, Thayer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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