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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 82

United States
Confederate States of America - College & Express

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3641
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image Confederacy, (Colleges) College Temple, Newnan, Ga. Blue green illustrated shaded advertising on cover to Covington, Ga. with "Newnan, Ga., Oct 7" postmark & matching "Paid 5" rate handstamp, reverse with "N. Orr & Co., Manufacturers of Illuminated Envelopes, New York" imprint on backflap (flap torn), Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:32:29 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3642
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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Emory & Henry College, Emory, Va. All-over illustrated shaded ad cover bearing 5¢ blue (4), margins to in, cancelled by manuscript. strokes and tied by "Glade Spring Depot, Va. May 12" cds to Holston Bridge Va. via Bristol, manuscript "May 13"; small edge flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:33:50 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3643
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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Emory & Henry College, Emory, Va. Pink illustrated shaded ad showing College Building, on cover to Richmond, Va., manuscript "7 Mileford, Va., March 15" postmark and "Paid 5" rating, reverse with the "N. Orr & Co., New York" manufacturer's imprint and logo of the Hemesian Society (a literary society), Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:34:14 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3644
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Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Farmville Female College, Farmville, Va. Green illustrated allover shaded ad showing College Building & Street Scene, on cover to Gravel Hill, Va. franked with 1861, 5¢ green, Stone 1 (slightly cut in) tied by grid handstamp, matching "Farmville, Va., Nov 30" cds, with original 1861 enclosure on college letterhead; cover with minor sealed edge tears at top, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:34:42 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3645
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Cat No: 12

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Furman University, Greenville, S.C. Gray allover illustrated design showing Building View, on turned cover addressed locally and handcarried with "March 1860" docketing, cover later turned during the war and franked with 1863, 10¢ blue tied by "Greenville, S.C., Aug 10" cds and addressed to "B.O. Mauldin, care of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, Signal Corps, Richmond, Va.", docketing at left; backflaps reattached, F.-V.F., an unusual usage of a college cover used both prior and during the Civil War, ex-B. Green.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:35:06 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3646
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Cat No: 11

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Huntsville Female College, North, Ala. Gray allover illustrated design showing the College With Horse Drawn Carriage in the Foreground, on cover franked with large margin 1863, 10¢ blue tied by red "Marion, Ala., Feb 3" cds; cover with couple sealed tears and a bit reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, a wonderful illustrated college design and usage, ex-H. Myer.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

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


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:35:55 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3647
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Cat No: U.S. 26

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) La Grange Military Academy, Franklin Co., Alabama. Green allover design on cover addressed to Linton A. Stephens (brother of C.S.A. Vice-President Alexander Stephens) in Crawfordville, Ga., franked with manuscript canceled U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red and "May 18" date alongside "La Grange" imprint; cover reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare allover design.
Scott No. U.S. 26; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 650.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:36:19 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3648
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Cat No: 2e

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Richmond Female Institute, Richmond, Va. Orange allover illustrated ad (type IIa) showing College Building & Street Scene, on cover to Charlotte N.C. franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 10¢ light milky blue, Stone Y, manuscript "Mattoax Va., March 14th" just tying stamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2e; Estimate $500 - 750.

Charles Henry Winston (1831-was President of the Richmond Female Institute), he and his wife had lived at the Richmond Female Institute until the Confederate Government took it over for use as a hospital.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:36:39 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3649
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Cat No: 7

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Richmond Female Institute, Richmond, Va. Gray allover illustrated design on cover franked with a four margin pair of 1862 5¢ blue, local print on De la Rue paper, manuscript cancelled & tied by manuscript ""Mattoax [Va.] Spt 5"" postmark, right stamp shows natural plate flaw to the right of Davis' cheek, Very Fine and attractive, with 2007 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:37:06 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3650
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Cat No: 7

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Richmond Female Institute, Va. Green illustrated allover shaded ad showing College Building & Street Scene, on cover franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, vertical pair (separation crease between stamps) canceled by manuscript "1864" year date with matching "Mattoax, Va., Nov 24" postmark alongside; cover with partial backflap restored and vertical pre-printing paper fold, Very Fine.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 750.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:37:43 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3651
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Cat No: 6

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Southern University, Greensboro, Alabama. Gray allover illustrated shaded ad showing University Building View, on cover to Cedar Springs, Ga., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, horizontal pair tied by neat "Greensborough, Ala., Sep 9" cds; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 6; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:38:53 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3652
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Cat No: 12

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) Summerville Institute, Gholson, Miss. Tan shaded ad on cover to Pickensville, Ala., franked with 1863, 10¢ blue tied by indistinct Gholson, Miss. cds's, Very Fine and rare, the only example we known of and quite possibly unique.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:39:20 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3653
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Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, (Colleges) University of Alabama. Pink shaded ad on cover to Prattville, Ala., franked with 1861, 5¢ green tied by "Greensboro, Ala., May 2" cds; cover reduced at left and edge restored at top, Fine.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:40:37 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3654
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image Confederacy, (Colleges) University of Alabama. Grayish violet shaded ad on cover to Demopolis, Ala., clear "Tuscaloosa, Al., Sep 10" cds and matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps, backflap with "Sold by M.U. Wood & Co. Booksellers. Tuskaloosa" imprint, Extremely Fine and choice, rare in this wonderful condition, ex-Hind.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:41:21 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3655
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Colleges) University of Alabama. Green shaded ad on cover to Demopolis, Ala., "Tuscaloosa, Al., Jan 24" cds and matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps, backflap with "Sold by M.U. Wood & Co. Booksellers. Tuskaloosa" imprint; some light staining, edge flaw and reduction at left, Fine, with 2002 C.S.A. certificate.
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:42:50 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3656
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Express) Adams Express Company, S. Western Division, Augusta, Ga. Blue illustrated shaded ad showing Street View of Office, on cover addressed to Adams agent in Danville, Va.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Knapp, Emerson, Wiseman and Hart.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:43:32 EST
Sold For 425


Confederate States of America - Government & Hotel

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3657
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Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, (Government) State of Tennessee, Executive Department, Nashville. Gray allover shaded state imprint design on cover to Orange C.H., Va., franked with 1861, 5¢ green over imprint and tied by "Richmond, Va., Oct 19, 1861" cds; cover slightly reduced at left not affecting design, Very Fine and choice, a very early usage of the 1861 5¢ issue. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-VA-03.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:44:04 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3658
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Cat No: 11

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image Confederacy, (Government) State of Tennessee, Executive Department, Nashville. Gray allover shaded state imprint design on cover addressed to "Mrs. Albert Smith, Macon Ga., Care Lt Col. Alb't Smith, Chief Pay Dept", franked with four margin 1863, 10¢ blue (tiniest flaws) tied by "Augusta, Ga." cds; partial back flap, Very Fine and choice. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-TN-01.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $400 - 600.

Although there are numerous by the name of Albert Smith in the records, the most logical is Albert W. Smith of Co. A, 25th Georgia Infantry who was hospitalized 9/29/'63 in Floyd House Hospital, Macon, Georgia.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:44:35 EST
Sold For 270

Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3659
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image Confederacy, (Government) State of Virginia, Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond. Gray illustrated shaded ad design showing Virginia State Seal, on cover to Patrick C.H., Va., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing. vertical pair tied by "Richmond, Va., Apr 1" cds; sealed cover tears at top and bottom, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Kohn and Kaplan.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:44:58 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 82
Lot No: 3660
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Cat No: 6

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image Confederacy, (Government) Virginia, Executive Department. Gray illustrated shaded ad showing Virginia State Seal, on fresh cover to Charlottesville, Va., franked with 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, horizontal pair tied by "Richmond, Va., Jul 25, 1863" cds; light cover fold, Very Fine, choice so nice. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-VA-03.
Scott No. 6; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Oct-13-2018, 19:45:19 EST
Sold For 300

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