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Confederacy, Bahamas Ship Letter. Two line handstamp on buff cover likely sent from the southern states via Charleston, S.C. addressed "Jno. B. Nixon Esq., Royal Victoria Hotel, Nassau, New Providence, Bermuda Island", with blue crayon "4" rate and reverse with clear "Bahamas, My 12, 1862" origin cds, Very Fine and choice,ex-Dr. Urwick. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
THE EARLIEST USAGE OF THE "BAHAMAS SHIP LETTER" ON A OUTBOUND BLOCKADE COVER TO NASSAU, BERMUDA - AN EXTREMELY RARE BLOCKADE COVER DESTINATION.
According to S. Walske & S. Trepel "Special Mail Routes of the American Civil War", the "Bahamas Ship Letter" two-line handstamp (type NA1) is known used from February to October of 1863 with fewer than five examples known. The early February 1863 usage is known to have transited Charleston, S.C. as this cover mostly likely did. This usage of the Bahamas ship letter handstamp predates the February 1863 by over eight months. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:26:20 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2014
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Confederacy, Incoming Blockade - Paris, France to Charleston, S.C. via Bermuda and Wilmington, N.C. Cover with two original letters from Paris, France in May of 1864, addressed to Cornelius Burckmyer at Charleston, nos. 37-38, one with the usual cross-written content, carried privately from France transiting Bermuda and Wilmington N.C. bearing no postal markings, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:26:49 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2015
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Confederacy, Outbound Blockade Cover to Middletown, Ct. via Nassau and New York. Sent possibly from Wilmington, N.C. as per pencil notation at upper left, sent to the Bahamas and entered the British mails with red "Nassau, Paid, No 22, 62" cds and red crayon "4" rating, "New York Ship Letter, 5, Nov 29, 1862" entry cds; some stain spots, Fine,ex-Knapp & Gallagher. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Confederate Advertising Covers
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2026
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Confederacy, Baptist Female College, Greenville S.C. Green illustrated corner card showing College Building on amber cover bearing 5¢ green, stone 1 (1) right sheet margin single canceled by manuscript "5", postmarked light "Greenville C.H., S.C. Jqn 7" double-circle datestamp to Capt. Randall Croft, Coln. Elfords Reg., Charleston, S.C.; tears at top from rough opening and bit of flap missing, Fine and rare Confederate advertising design,ex-Hughes, with 2007 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Reverse with what appears to be contemporary, "These stamps & old envelope are of value, they can be sold to stamp buyers". Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:31:47 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2027
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Cat No: SC-03
Confederacy, Columbia Female College, Columbia S.C. All-over gray shaded advertising 1861 cover with manuscript "Dacusvill, May 26" postmark and matching "paid 3 ct" rating to Pickens C.H., S.C., accompanied by original 1861 datelined letter; right corners rounded, Very Fine and scarce Confederate College cover. C.S.A. Catalog No. SC-03; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:32:04 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2028
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Confederacy, E. Stenhouse, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, Columbia S.C. Blue embossed shield cameo corner card on yellow cover bearing 5¢ light blue (6) pair, full to large margins all around, each stamp cancelled by ms. "X" and tied by matching manuscript "Grove Station S.C., Sept 16, 1862" postmark to Columbia S.C.; flap torn, Very Fine and scarce Confederate cameo ad cover. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:32:50 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2029
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Confederacy, Evans & Cogswell Stationers & Printers, Columbia S.C. Oval corner card with printed charge box notation at top right on orange cover bearing 10¢ blue (11), large margins, tied by blue "Columbia S.C." cds to Robert Barnwell Rhett, Editor of Charleston Mercury, Charleston S.C.; couple small edge flaws, Very Fine and scarce ad from this firm while in Columbia. Estimate; $200 - 300.
When areas of Charleston were subjected to the shelling by Union batteries, some businesses moved to Columbia. The printing firm of Evans & Cogswell was one of these businesses. They build a printing plant at the corner of Gervais and Huger streets in 1863 and began printed currency for the Confederate government. On the night of February 17, 1865, Sherman's Army burned this print plant. The original brick walls stood, it was later rebuilt and still stands to this day. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:33:38 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2030
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Confederacy, P Cantwell, Family Groceries, Wines Liquors, Columbia S.C. All-over gray shaded advertising design showing goods and liquors at left, soldier's endorsement "From Lt. W. F. Field, Co "C" 4th Regt. S.C.V." at left, entered mails with "Richmond Va., Aug 26, 1862" cds and matching "Due 10" straightline handstamp to Arnold's Mills S.C.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:34:10 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2031
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Confederacy, Richmond Female Institute. All-over orange shaded ad design showing the school building on cover bearing 5¢ light blue (7) vertical pair, large margins to touched at right, tied by manuscript "Mattox, aug 19" postmark and manuscript squiggles to Charlotte N.C.; wear and soiling, Fine and scarce all-over ad. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:34:48 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2032
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Confederacy, South Carolinian and Columbia Banner, R.W. Gibbes, Columbia S.C. Fancy cameo-style corner card on orange buff cover bearing 5¢ green (1), margins to touched, tied by blue "Columbia S.C." cds to Abbeville S.C., docketed "Receipt W Cromer, subscription" on flap; reduced slightly at right, central file fold and minor stain spot, F.-V.F. and scarce Confederate ad cover. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:35:29 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2033
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Confederacy, Tradewell & DeSaussure Attorneys at Law, Columbia S.C. All-over gray shaded advertising design on cover bearing 5¢ light blue (6) vertical pair, margins to touched, tied by blue "Columbia S.C., Sep 13" cds to Camden S.C.; bottom stamp wrinkle when applied, reduced at left and light stain at bottom. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:36:27 EST
Sold For 250
Confederate Civil War Postal History
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1889
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Confederacy, 1864 (Jun. 28) U.S. Military Registered Enemies of State Evacuation Order. Printed notice from Headquarters Provost Marshal General Department of the Gulf reading "By Direction of the Major General Commanding, all Registered Enemies of the United States will be immediately report themselves to Major H.M. Porter, Provost Marshal of the Parish of Orleans, at his office, No. 67 Carondelet street, for transportation beyond military lines." from T.E. Chickering, Colonel and Asst. Provost Marshal Gen., entered mails with U.S. 2¢ black (73) tied by "New Orleans, La. Jul 2 '64" double-circle duplex to local addressee Celestine Reynes; couple small perf flaws, Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A REMARKABLE ORIGINAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1864 U.S. MILITARY ORDERS FOR EVACUATION OF REGISTERED ENEMIES.
In December 1862, Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks sailed from New York with a large force of raw recruits to replace Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler at New Orleans, Louisiana, as commander of the Department of the Gulf. He ordered the deportation of all registered enemies of the United States residing in New Orleans (primarily those who refused to take the oath of allegiance). More than 700 families were forced to leave under miserable conditions. By the summer of 1864, the Provost Marshal General estimated that only 778 still remained in New Orleans. Banks ordered that these be deported on June 23 and, but according to the Picayune others were still leaving the Department as late as mid-October 1864. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:05:59 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1890
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Cat No: Collection
Confederacy, 1865 Columbia Phoenix Newspaper - Printed after Fall of Columbia. Group of 7 newspapers comprising: Vol. 1 #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 printed by Julian A. Selby from Mar. 21st to April 8th 1865, 8½" H x 22½" W, includes articles about the capture, sacking, and destruction of the city of Columbia, South Carolina, a list of fire damaged buildings, news from Charlotte and the war's other fronts and the North, affairs in the west, official despatch from General Lee; article "Sherman not a Catholic", reported successes, slaves in our army and recruitment of negroes, abolitionists in Charleston, evacuation of Charleston, Inhospitality and Patriotism, Our Refugeeism, slightly trimmed but readable Mar. 21st: "The Mails - We are Glad to learn from Mr. Heart, Special Agent of the Post Office Department…an arrangement has been made with the Southern Express Company, by which the mails will hereafter be regularly transmitted between the present terminus of the Charlotte Railroad at Blackstocks, by way of this city and Augusta and back twice a week…"; etc.; also includes faulty The Camden Confederate newspaper dated May 2nd 1862, overall good condition with some edge faults, foxing spots, toning, areas of dampstaining, Fine and rare assemblage. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
The Columbia Phoenix (1865-78) arose out of the charred remains of Columbia, the capital city of South Carolina, in the aftermath of the Civil War to record its losses and bear witness to its gradual recovery. A triweekly newspaper, the Phoenix first appeared on Tuesday, March 21, 1865, mere weeks after fires had razed a third of the city. It struck a defiant tone, declaring, "Our city shall spring, from her ashes, and our Phoenix, we hope and trust, shall announce the glorious rising! God save the state!" For over ten years, it reflected on the hardships (crop failures, the scarcity of goods and money) and hopes (the return of businesses and railroads, voting rights for African Americans) of the residents of Columbia and neighboring communities in the Midlands region of South Carolina. Proprietor Julian A. Selby boasted considerable experience in the newspaper business, having formerly owned the Tri-Weekly South Carolinian (also called Tri-weekly Carolinian and South Carolinian). In establishing the Columbia Phoenix, however, he literally started from scratch. In the weeks immediately following the city's destruction, Selby scoured the state for paper, a press, and printing supplies. He and his assistants fashioned for themselves the things they could not find. He also secured the services of renowned Southern literary critic, novelist, and poet William Gilmore Simms as editor. Living conditions in the capital city were so desperate that, early on, the staff offered to accept food staples such as bacon, eggs, rice, and potatoes as payment in lieu of cash subscriptions. The first ten issues contained a detailed history of the burning of Columbia, which was separately published as Sack and Destruction of the City of Columbia, S.C., in October 1865 (itself edited and republished as A City Laid Waste in 2005). Simms departed after six months, but not before Federal troops had arrested him for criticizing their presence in Columbia. (Credits - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC). Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:06:51 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1891
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Cat No: Collection
Confederacy, C.S.A. Post Office Announcement of the New Confederate Postal System on June 1st 1861. Unused one-page printed circular letter from John H. Reagan datelined "Montgomery, May 20, 1861" announcing the formation of the Confederate States postal service and to retain all mail bags, keys, marking and rating stamps, blanks for quarterly returns for the benefit of the Confederate States, etc.; folds, Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PRINTED POST OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW CONFEDERATE STATES POSTAL SYSTEM.
The ideal frontispiece to a Confederate collection. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:07:35 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1892
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Confederacy, (Military Addresses) "Lieut. Col. Del. Kemper, Care of Gen. Wise's Hd. Qrs, Adams Run S.C.". Address on cover bearing 10¢ blue (12), huge margins including top sheet margin, faint hint of gum toning, tied by perfectly struck "Charleston S.C. Dec. 31, 186-" cds (year inverted), Extremely Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:08:21 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1893
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Confederacy, Oath of Allegiance. Two printed forms, one headed "Headquarters, United States Forces, Town of Winsboro, S.C., Northern District, Department of the South" and filled in "June 22" 1865 by H.V. Obear; sworn to and signed by the Lieut. & Ass't Provost Marshal, second on adversity lined paper headed "Headquarters Town of Camden S.C., Northern District, Department of South" and datelined "Camden S.C., June 20th, 1865" by Helen Whitaker, sworn to and signed by Provost Marshal, Very Fine and scarce pair. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Confederacy, (Slave Carried) 1864 (Mar. 8) "By Boy Monday" to Edisto River S.C. Endorsement at lower left and additional "Capt Shiden will please forward this on & oblige W.S." buff cover to Edisto River, S.C., pencil "March 8, 1864"; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:09:34 EST
Sold For 220
Confederate Expresses
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1962
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Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co. * Louisville Ky. * Jul. 23, 1861. Clear strike of circular datestamp on light buff cover with Confederate "Germantown, Ten. Jul 6" cds and matching "PAID" handstamp with ms. "5 cts" rating to Temple N.H., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (26), fresh color, tied by blue "Louisville Ky., Jul 9, 1861" duplex with circular grid cancel, endorsed "By Adams Express" at top; tone spot at bottom, 3¢ corner affected by edge placement, otherwise Very Fine through-the-lines cover carried by Adams Express to the North. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE C.S.A.-UNION COMBINATION THROUGH-THE-LINES COVER CARRIED BY ADAMS EXPRESS TO THE NORTH.
Unlisted in the Walske-Trepel Census. This use is the only recorded from the small Confederate Tennessee town of Germantown (population 200-250) that was founded along the Chickasaw Trace on a ridge between the Wolf River and Nonconnah Creek, about 16 miles east of the Mississippi River. It is currently a city of nearly 40,000 located within the Greater Memphis area. Most Adams Express Co. northbound combination uses show origins of Nashville, Richmond and other larger cities. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:52:10 EST
Sold For 1150
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1963
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Confederacy, Nashville Ten. Aug 9, 1861. Blue cds with matching "Paid" and "5" ratings on yellow cover to University of Virginia, docketed "Am. Letter Express" at left; flap torn, F.-V.F. and unusual,ex-Brandon. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:52:52 EST
Sold For 270
Independent State & U.S. Used in the Confederacy
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1895
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jan 14, 1861. Double-circle datestamp with matching circular grid cancel ties U.S., 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Marion C.H., S.C. couple mount stains on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1896
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Confederacy, Georgetown S.C. Feb 1, 1861. Clear strike of cds and bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) cancelled by matching sharp circular grid on yellow cover to Georgetown S.C. and forwarded to Charleston; top edge tear, Very Fine appearance. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:10:17 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1897
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., May 4, 1861. Clear strike of cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Manning S.C.; no back flap, Very Fine. Scott $150; Estimate $75 - 100. Scott $150 Est. $75-100 (Image)
Scott $150 Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:10:37 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1898
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun. 8, 1861. Bold double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 5" in circle rating handstamp on U.S. 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Bennettsville S.C., the indicia crossed out in manuscript, pencil "Chg 98" charge box notation; missing top flap, Very Fine attempted use of the U.S. stamp,ex-Emerson, Calhoun. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:10:56 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1899
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Confederacy, Montgomery Ala., May 12, 1861. Bold strike of cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Vice President A.H. Stephens, Montgomery Ala.; bit of flap missing, docketed "L. A Puckett, Atlanta Geo - Wants to be Quartermaster, May 1861" on reverse; bit of flap missing, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:11:26 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1900
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Confederacy, New Orleans, 29 Mar (1861). Two bold strikes of cds tie U.S. 1¢ blue (24) strip of three on circa 1861 cover to Helena, Arkansas; flap torn, left stamp with top left corner flaw, otherwise Very Fine and scarce U.S. 1¢ 1857 Issue used in the Confederacy, with 1985 (copy) and 2018 P.F. certificates. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:12:02 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1901
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Confederacy, Society Hill S.C., Apr 12. Sharp circa 1861 cds with matching circular grid on U.S. 3¢ red (U27) star die entire to Ridge S.C., fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:12:22 EST
Sold For 170
Official & Semi-Official Covers
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2016
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Cat No: FIN-04b
Confederacy, Post Office Department, Official Business, Chief of the Finance Bureau. Imprint on U.S. 3¢ red (U27) buff Star Die entire signed by "A. Dimitry", entered mails with "Richmond Va., Dec 8" cds and matching "FREE" rating handstamp to the Postmaster at Andrews Va., docketed "The receipt for the Stamps has been sent to Richd" at left; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine,ex-Gunter. C.S.A. Catalog No. FIN-04b; $500; Estimate $300 - 400. C.S.A. Catalog $500 Est. $300-400 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $500 Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:27:33 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2017
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Cat No: CON-01
Confederacy, Post Office Department, Official Business, Chief of the Contract Bureau. Printed official imprint signed by "H. St. Geo. Offutt" on legal-size cover with bold "Richmond Va., Oct 20, 1863" cds and matching "Free" handstamp to Fredericksburg Va., Very Fine, the listing example. C.S.A. Catalog No. CON-01; $450. C.S.A. Catalog $450 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $450
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:28:02 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2018
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Cat No: S-NC-09
Confederacy, Adjutant General's Office, Raleigh, N.C. Semi-official imprint on cover franked with 1863, 10¢ blue (12), large margins, tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Raleigh, N.C., Oct 10" double cds to Major A.A. Hurbin, 3rd Batt. H.G., Mocksville N.C., Very Fine, this is the CSA listing example. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-NC-09; $400. C.S.A. Catalog $400 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $400
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:28:29 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2019
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Cat No: S-VA-02
Confederacy, Commonwealth of Virginia, Executive Department. (Official Business.). Semi-official imprint on adversity cover made from unused printed form, addressed to Col. James Chesnut, Aide de Camp of CSA President Jefferson Davis; small flaws, Fine and scarce use. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-VA-02; $500; Estimate $150 - 200. C.S.A. Catalog $500 Est. $150-200 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $500 Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2020
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Cat No: WD-SD-07
Confederacy, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Bureau. Imprint on oversized cover to Guiney's, Va., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing, horizontal pair tied by Richmond, Va. cds, with original enclosure for acquisition of stationery; light cover staining and edge wear at lower left, F.-V.F. Scott No. 7. C.S.A. Catalog No. WD-SD-07; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2021
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Cat No: TD-34
Confederacy, Confederate States of America, Treasury Department. Imprint with manuscript "Second Auditor's Office" below, on oversized cover to Thomaston, Ga., franked with 1861, 10¢ blue tied by Richmond, Va. cds; cover edge wear, tiny nicks and tone spots, Fine. Scott No. 2. C.S.A. Catalog No. TD-34; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2022
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Cat No: S-VA-12
Confederacy, General Head-Quarters, Adjutant General's Office - Virginia. Imprint with state seal at left, updated in ms. "Chge" and signed by clerk, entered mails with "Richmond, Va. Aug 24, 1861" cds and partial "Paid 5cts" handstamp (CSA type F); faults, repaired slightly at right, Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-VA-12; $500; Estimate $150 - 200. C.S.A. Catalog $500 Est. $150-200 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $500 Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2023
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Cat No: S-NC-26
Confederacy, Quartermaster's Department, Raleigh, N.C. Semi-official imprint on brown cover franked with 1863, 10¢ blue (12), margins to touched, vibrant color, tied by blue "Raleigh, N.C., Jun 20" cds, additional strike adjacent, to Hon. A.H. Arrington at Hilliamston, N.C., Very Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-NC-26; $400. C.S.A. Catalog $400 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $400
Opening US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2024
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Cat No: Collection
Confederacy, South Carolina Semi-Official Covers. Group of 3 hand-carried uses comprising "Headquarters Conscript Department, Columbia S.C." to a family member with obituary; "Treasury Department C.S.A., Second Auditor's Office" imprint on yellow legal-size cover to Secretary of Treasury of S.C.; and "State of South Carolina, Head Quarters" legal-size cover to Gov. John L. Manning, F.-V.F. trio. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Confederacy, State of North-Carolina, Executive Department. Semi-official imprint on buff cover, franked with 1863, 10¢ blue (11), three margins, tied by red "Raleigh N.C." dateless double-circle, additional strike at right to Graham N.C., Very Fine and attractive. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-NC-05; $500. C.S.A. Catalog $500 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $500
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:31:24 EST
Sold For 220
Patriotic Covers
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2034
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Cat No: F7-7B
Confederacy, 7-Star Flag. Red and blue stars and bars patriotic design on 1861 cover bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), faulty and repaired, tied by blue "Columbia S.C., Apr 20" cds to Clarksville Tenn., Very Fine appearance. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-7B; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:37:05 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2035
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Cat No: ST-1
Confederacy, 7-Star Flag ("Our Flag") and "S.C." Sticker. Multicolor die-cut label with Adapremont imprint, affixed on homemade brown cover bearing 5¢ blue (7) vertical pair tied by manuscript squiggles, matching "Manchester S.C. Feb. 7th 1863" postmark to Capt. John McGrady, c.s. Engineer Office, Savannah Ga., Very Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. ST-1; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:37:53 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2036
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Cat No: CN-1C
Confederacy, 12-Star Flag and Cannon. Patriotic design on brown cover with "Gather around your country's flag…" slogan, soldier's endorsement "E.W. Parker, S.C. Cavalry" at top left, manuscript "Dispatched June 20" to Camden S.C., Very Fine hand-carried patriotic use. C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-1C; $750; Estimate $200 - 300. C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:38:32 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2037
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Confederacy, Captured Union Patriotic. Flaps with red and blue edging and "Union and Constitution" flap embossing showing Eagle and Shield design on cover bearing C.S.A. 5¢ light blue (6), three large margins, tied by Army of Northern Virginia 7-bar grid in circle cancel (ANV-01) to Lexington Va.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and rare captured Union patriotic use. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2038
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Confederacy, (Captured Union Patriotic Cover) Washington Mounted on Horse (Walcott No. 67). Blue Patriotic design on 1862 cover with balloon type cds of "Corinth, Miss., Apr. 10" on reverse and manuscript "Due 5" rating to Memphis, Tenn., Memphis "Due 5" handstamp on face, magenta Soldier's endorsement "Soldier's Letter, L.S. Lake, Co C. 13th Regiment, Tenn. Vols." at top; cover silked on the inside and lightly cleaned, handsome Very Fine appearance,ex-Everett (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 30). Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
The sender has crossed out the "Union" inscription at the bottom of design, to make clear his Southern sentiments and has added at top left of design the manuscript notation "Taken From Yankees".
Private L.S. Lake of the 13th Tennessee, had just fought at the Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7), in which the regiment sustained 137 casualties, which might be one of the reasons why he deserted his unit at Corinth on April 25, 1862. He returned to his regiment, but again deserted at Shellyville, Tenn. on May 10, 1862. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 1,250.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:39:32 EST
Sold For 1250
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2039
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Confederacy, (Captured Union Regiment Cover) "120th Regiment N.Y.S. Vols.". Old-English style imprint on orange cover with blurry "Gordonsville Va." cds and matching "Due 10" rating handstamp (CSA type G $200) to Lexington Va., manuscript "Ch. Box 26" notation at top right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2040
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Confederacy, Col. John W. Geary of the 28th Pa. Regiment. Light grayish blue Captured Union patriotic design showing three-quarter portrait on circa 1862 cover with "Winchester Va. Oct 8" cds with matching "Due" and circled "10" rating handstamps to Dayton Va., soldier's endorsement "John Haney Private, Company D, 10 Regt. Va. Vols." at left; slight soiling and minor edge wear, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2041
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Cat No: JD-1B, verse 22
Confederacy, Jefferson Davis Medallion. Violet patriotic design with verse alongside, on cover to Lumberton, N.C., franked with 1861, 5¢ green, horizontal pair tied by "Tudor Hall, Feb 26, 1862" cds; slight stain in address panel, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1. C.S.A. Catalog No. JD-1B, verse 22; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 550.00
Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Postmaster's Provisionals
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1964
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Cat No: Collection
Confederacy, Darlington, S.C. Group of 3 stampless "Paid" framed uses comprising "Darlington C.H. S.C., Apr 2" cds and "3" cent rating h.s. (CSA unlisted) on 1861 cover to Sumter; "Darlington C.H., S.C., Apr 16" cds and "5" cent rating h.s. (CSA B) on circa 1862 cover to Grindals Shoals S.C.; and "Darlington S.C., C.H. Nov 12" cds with "10" rating rating h.s. (CSA C) to Centreville Va.; few flaws, F.-V.F. and attractive trio. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:54:03 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1965
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Cat No: 1AX1
Confederacy, Darlington, S.C., 1861, 3¢ black. Entire with framed "Paid" and "3" handstamps, entered mails with 5¢ blue (7) horizontal pair, large to huge margins all around, small surface flaw, tied by "Darlington C.H., S.C., Aug 16" cds from the C.B. Law correspondence to care of Capt T.T. Warley, Lawar's Battalion, Charleston S.C.; pair lifted and hinged for display, minor wear and soiling, Very Fine and unique, with 2018 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1AX1; $3,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED DARLINGTON 3¢ PROVISIONAL ENTIRE, A NEW DISCOVERY BY TEAL.
This cover represents an adversity use of a Darlington S.C. "Paid 3" provisional entire that was prepared in advance in early 1861 for use during the Confederate period when the United States rates were still in effect. The "Paid 3" in this instance was never used for its intended purpose. The date and address on this cover indicate the Darlington C.H. militia unit, the Darlington Guards, had been deployed to Morris Island three days before Fort Sumter surrendered to Confederate forces. Scott $3,500 (Image)
Scott $3,500
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:55:22 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1966
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Confederacy, Williston S.C., 10¢ brown. Mint provisional entire with brown "Paid 10" stampless handstamp (CSA type A) on gray adversity envelope made from printed form; small edge flaws at top right, F.-V.F., with 2020 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS UNLISTED WILLISTON S.C. PROVISIONAL ENTIRE FROM A NEW DISCOVERY. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:56:15 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1967
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Cat No: 150XU1
Confederacy, Beaufort, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Lemon provisional entire with "Paid 5" provisional handstamp crossed out and updated with manuscript "Due 5" rating, "Pocotaligo S.C., 17 Nov" cds endorsed from "Lt. Witherspoon, Co. A. 12th Regt. S.C.V." and addressed to his wife at Yorkville S.C.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, with 2018 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 150XU1; $3,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS NEW C.S.A. PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE, THE ONLY USED FROM THE POCOTALIGO POST OFFICE.
By November 16, 1861 Lieutenant Witherspoon had moved from Beaufort S.C. to a camp 20 miles north near Pocotaligo S.C. On that date, he mailed this cover and the Pocotaligo Postmaster did not accept the Beaufort "Paid 5" provisional entire as prepaid. In the original letter that no longer accompanies he wrote, "There is no mail on the Savannah [Rail] road on Sundays and hence I can't forward you another letter until Monday." The following lot has another Beaufort "Paid 5" provisional entire that he wrote on Monday Nov. 17th and it was hand delivered without post office marking (someone docketed "November 17, 1861" in pencil). Lt. Witherspoon must have acquired these Beaufort 5¢ Provisional entires two weeks earlier and used them from his camp near Pocotaligo two weeks later.
Harvey Teal acquired the balance of the 117 Witherspoon correspondence envelopes from a direct descendant in 2018. This is the first time this material is being offered at auction. Scott $3,500 (Image)
Scott $3,500
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:57:22 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1968
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Cat No: 150XU1
Confederacy, Beaufort, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Lemon provisional entire with "Paid 5" provisional handstamp from Lt. Witherspoon, Co. A. 12th Regt. S.C.V. at Pocotaligo S.C. to his wife at Yorkville S.C., hand carried and pencil "November 17th 1861" docketing; knife slit at left; accompanied by "Beaufort S.C. Oct 30, 1861" cds and "Paid 5" rating handstamp correspondence use to his wife at Yorkville S.C., otherwise Very Fine and rare, with 2018 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 150XU1; $3,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS NEW C.S.A. PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE, CONSIDERED UNUSED AS IT DID NOT ENTER THE CONFEDERATE MAIL SYSTEM AT POCOTALIGO.
Apparently, Lt. Witherspoon was at Beaufort S.C. on October 30, 1861 when his mailed the stampless use offered in this lot. Two weeks later by November 16, 1861, Lieutenant Witherspoon had moved from Beaufort S.C. to a camp 20 miles north near Pocotaligo S.C. Lt. Witherspoon must have acquired these Beaufort 5¢ Provisional entires two weeks earlier and used them from his camp near Pocotaligo two weeks later.
Harvey Teal acquired the balance of the 117 Witherspoon correspondence envelopes from a direct descendant in 2018. This is the first time this material is being offered at auction.
Confederacy, Athens, Ga., 1861, 5¢ purple. Large margins all around, cancelled by light strike of grid cancel, matching clear strike of "Athens Ga., Paid, Jan 14" cds on small cover with military address to Lieut. J.D. Witherspoon, Comp. A. 12th Reg S.C. Vol., Pocotaligo Beaufort District, S.C.; cover was folded for filing causing ghost stamp image at center, Very Fine and attractive lady's envelope use. Scott No. 5X1; $2,250.
This cover was purchased a few years ago from a descendant of Lt. J.D. Witherspoon. The cover was found amongst the correspondence still folded in half. Accompanied by copy of one-page Teal article "The Story of an Athens, Ga. Provisional Stamp 'Reproducing' Itself". Scott $2,250 (Image)
