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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 85

United States
General Issues - 1863-64 Issues

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2026
Symbol:
Cat No: 8

image Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red. Horizontal gutter pair, o.g., never hinged, full balanced margins, bold color, Choice Very Fine, rare encountered position multiple in never hinged condition, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 8; $325 for hinged. Scott $325 for hinged
(Image)

Scott $325 for hinged

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:49:24 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2027
Symbol:
Cat No: 9

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "T-E-N". Margins large to touching, manuscript canceled on homemade cover with matching "Flat Pond, Ga., July 31" postmark, addressed to "Dr. E.I. Eldridge, Genl. Wofford's Brigade, Genl. McLaw's Division, Longstreet Corps, Richmond, Virginia", with original enclosure from his wife with some interesting content including mentioning Davis and Battle of Gettysburg, Very Fine, a rare usage from Flat Pond, Ga.
Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:50:38 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2028
Symbol:
Cat No: 10

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines". Large margins except slightly in at right, full frameline at left and bottom, partial at top, cancelled by bold "Mobile Ala, Aug 24" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 10; $2,100. Scott $2,100
(Image)

Scott $2,100

Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:51:40 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2029
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Two singles affixed on top of one another as this Confederate Naval cover was used twice, manuscript cancelled & postmarked "Manchester S.C., Oct. 19/ Nov. 7" and sent to Augustine Smythe on the C.S. Palmetto State in Charleston, S.C., flap torn, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $400 - 600.

Augustine Thomas Smythe served on the CSS Palmetto State as part of the Confederate Signal Corps. Augustine was posted in the steeple of St. Michael's Episcopal Church over looking Charleston, SC.

The Palmetto State was an ironclad ram built in January 1862 and joined in the defense of Charleston, during Admiral Samuel Du Pont's unsuccessful attack on the harbor forts, 1-7 April 1863. Palmetto State was burned by the Confederates upon the evacuation of Charleston, SC on 18 February 1865.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:53:24 EST
Sold For 1350

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2030
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Tied by indistinct cds (probably Graham, N.C.) over illustrated Corner Card in Hand, on fresh cover to Chapell Hill, N.C.; cover reduced at right, Very Fine, very unusual, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:53:47 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2031
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Four clear margins, tied by "Spartanburg C.H., S.C." cds on Leaf Wallpaper cover in tan and green, sent to Greenville, Court House, SC., Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:55:03 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2032
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Horizontal pair, four large margins, tied by grid cancels on 1864 cover with matching "Aberdeen, Miss, Apr. 7" cds to Arkadelphia, Ark.; minor soiling affecting stamps and cover not mentioned on cert, F.-V.F., with 1986 P.F. & C.S.A. certificates.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:56:20 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2033
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Horizontal pair with huge margins all around, creased between, tied by blue "Columbia S.C., May 23" cds on gray wallpaper cover to Fayetteville N.C.; flap cut for display, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:57:37 EST
Sold For 270

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2034
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Four ample to mostly large margins, tied by blue Columbia, S.C. cds on adversity cover fashioned from an illustrated bank document sent to Yorkville, SC., hint of light aging, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 22:59:54 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2035
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Four nice margins, tied by "Charleston S.C., Jul 10, 1863" cds on cover to CSA VP Alexander Stephens in Richmond, Va., then forwarded with boxed handstamp "Forwarded 10" and postmarked "Richmond VA, Jul. 15, 1863" and sent to Alexander Stephens at Crawfordville, Geo., flap missing & cover repair at right with small portion of address added, Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300.

Alexander Hamilton Stephens served as Vice President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. In July 1863, Alexander was sent on a peace mission to Washington, DC to see President Lincoln. The peace mission failed as the tide of the War had changed in favor of the United States. Alexander returns home to Crawfordville, GA.

Docketing on verso of cover reads," … S. Lawson, Charleston, SC July 10th 1863. Appeals to Mr. Stephens to hear the sentence of her son commuted who is accused of counterfeiting.".
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:00:51 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2036
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Large margins except slightly in at left, tied by "Madison Fla., Jan 6" cds on turned yellow cover to Richmond Va., inside use with printed "Chiles H. Ferrell, Attorney at Law, Halifax Court House, Virginia" rectangular corner card opened for display, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:01:49 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2037
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Large jumbo margins, small bend at right, tied by Macon, Ga. double circle postmark on cover sent to Spring Place, Ga., Extremely Fine, pristine example reserved for the finest collection.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:02:23 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2038
Symbol:
Cat No: 12

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Deep rich color on bright paper, large margins except slightly in at left, tied by complete strike of "Madison C.H. Fla, Oct 13" cds on small piece, Very Fine and scarce Florida town cancel.
Scott No. 12; $225. Scott $225
(Image)

Scott $225

Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:02:47 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2039
Symbol:
Cat No: 12

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Tied by "Winchester, Va., Sep 6" cds on captured Maryland Internal Revenue "Official Business" imprint cover to Lizzie Ott in Woodstock, Va.; cover with notations and missing backflap, Fine, believed to be the only known captured Union government imprinted "Official Business" cover, signed Kimbrough.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:03:07 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2040
Symbol:
Cat No: 12

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Large margins, tied by "Salisbury, N.C., Jul 13" cds on adversity cover fashioned from Bank Check Document in blue sent to Eagle Mills, N.C., part of flap torn off on reverse, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:04:12 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2041
Symbol:
Cat No: 12

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. United States 1861 3¢ rose (US#65) tied by manuscript postmark "Saddles Creek, Sept 19 So Ca" affixed over attempted use of invalid CSA 1863 10¢ blue on postwar cover cover to Charleston S.C., the cover was then advertised with handstamp dated Sep. 25 in the Charleston Courier under "List of Letters Remaining in Post Office" on Sept. 29, 1865. Miss Fields' letter was not called for and a "Charleston S.C. Oct 25" postmark was stamped on verso and "Unclaimed" straight-line struck on the obverse side, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $300 - 400.

A WONDERFUL COVER USED AT THE CLOSE OF THE WAR. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:04:49 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2042
Symbol:
Cat No: 12d

image Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ dark blue. Jumbo margins including parts of all eight adjoining stamps, deep rich color, o.g., never hinged, a Superb gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00 as No. 12 in a grade of 100, unpriced as 100J).
Scott No. 12d; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 270.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:05:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2043
Symbol:
Cat No: 13

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. O.g., never hinged, enormous margins showing portions of all adjacent stamps, rich bold color and a sharp detailed impression on bright fresh paper, a Superb jumbo, without question, one of the finest extant, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $1,100 for 100, unpriced for 100J).
Scott No. 13; $45 for hinged. Scott $45 for hinged
(Image)

Scott $45 for hinged

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:05:41 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2044
Symbol:
Cat No: 13

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. O.g., never hinged, huge oversized margins encompassing portions of adjacent stamps, strong bright color and particularly fresh, a Superb jumbo, a stunning never hinged gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $1,100 for 100, unpriced for 100J).
Scott No. 13; $45 for hinged. Scott $45 for hinged
(Image)

Scott $45 for hinged

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:06:09 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2045
Symbol:
Cat No: 13

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. O.g., never hinged, huge margins encompassing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, fresh with rich color, a Superb jumbo, a wonderful never hinged gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $650 for 98 and $1,100 for 100).
Scott No. 13; $45 for hinged. Scott $45 for hinged
(Image)

Scott $45 for hinged

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:06:30 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2046
Symbol:
Cat No: 13

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. Bottom margin gutter block of 4, o.g., never hinged, full well balanced margins, bold color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, a wonderful position multiple, especially so in never hinged condition, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 13; $700 for hinged pairs. Scott $700 for hinged pairs
(Image)

Scott $700 for hinged pairs

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:06:54 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2047
Symbol:
Cat No: 13

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. Sheet margin single with large margins to close at right, tied by "Charleston, S.C., Apr 14. 1864" double circle postmark, sent to Mr. W. E. Johnston, Augusta, Geo., Very Fine.
Scott No. 13; $1,250. Scott $1,250
(Image)

Scott $1,250

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:07:40 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2048
Symbol:
Cat No: 13d

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect. Large margins, neatly tied across the bisect by double circle "Charleston, S.C., Jun. 27, 1864" postmark sent to Manchester, S.C., Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1969 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 13d; $2,000.

Some of the 20¢ stamps were bisected by the postmasters in a number of cities and the halves used for 10¢ stamps, when supplies of the regular 10¢ value were exhausted or their requisitions for 10¢ stamps were delayed by the war.
Scott $2,000
(Image)

Scott $2,000

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:08:14 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2049
Symbol:
Cat No: 13d

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect. Lower left portion of stamp tied by bold "August, Ga., Sep 30" cds on 1864 folded letter to Macon, Ga. inquiring about an advertised Draftsmen position, Very Fine and choice, a lovely bisect usage of the 1863 20¢ Washington issue.
Scott No. 13d; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:08:37 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2050
Symbol:
Cat No: 13d

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect. Tied by "Charleston, S.C., Sep. 16" on blue cover sent to Camden, SC., cover with two minor abrasions, Very Fine.
Scott No. 13d; $2,000. Scott $2,000
(Image)

Scott $2,000

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:09:09 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2051
Symbol:
Cat No: 13d

image Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect. two diagonal bisects (which may have formed the original stamp) tied together by Charleston, S.C. double circle postmark on cover to Aiken, S.C., cover also franked with 1862 5¢ blue pair (7) and tied by similar cds but of a different date, portions of the bisects are torn away, Fine, a most unusual item, with 2006 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 13d; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:09:26 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2052
Symbol:
Cat No: 14

image Confederacy, 1862, 1¢ orange, unissued. Top margin single, o.g., never hinged, massive margins encompassing significant portions of adjacent stamps, rich color and quite fresh, a Superb gem, a remarkable jumbo, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $2,550).
Scott No. 14; $100 for hinged. Scott $100 for hinged
(Image)

Scott $100 for hinged

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:09:50 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2053
Symbol:
Cat No: 14

image Confederacy, 1862, 1¢ orange, unissued. Top margin single, o.g., never hinged, massive margins encompassing significant portions of adjacent stamps, rich color and quite fresh, a Superb jumbo, a striking showpiece, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $2,550 for 100, unpriced for 100J).
Scott No. 14; $100 for hinged. Scott $100 for hinged
(Image)

Scott $100 for hinged

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:10:44 EST
Sold For 600


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