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Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on amber. Entire postmarked "Charleston S.C., Nov 25, 1861" sent to Jacksonville Fla., reduced at left, Very Fine,ex-Ferrary, Calhoun. Scott No. 16XU2; $2,250.
When the Confederacy took control of the mail system on 1 June 1861, there were no stamps available. To meet the demand for this convenience, some postmasters prepared substitutes in the form of stamps, printed envelopes, and handstamped envelopes.
The Charleston, S.C. typographed entires were printed by Evans & Cogswell Company of Charleston on envelopes of various colors and placed on sale 15 August 1861. Scott $2,250 (Image)
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange. Cancelled by sharp "Charleston, S.C., Sep 19 1861" double-circle datestamp to Shiloh S.C.; reduced slightly at left with small edge tear, clean and Very Fine. Scott No. 16XU3; $2,250. Scott $2,250 (Image)
Confederacy, Fredericksburg, Va., 1861, 5¢ blue on bluish. Large margins all around, bright and fresh, without gum; light thin, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 26X1; $900. Scott $900 (Image)
Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 2¢ blue. Left margin block of 6, interesting malformed "2" on position 4, without gum; light wrinkling and crease affecting bottom left stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 56X1; $700. Scott $700 (Image)
Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 5¢ blue. Four clear to huge margins including part of adjacent stamp at right, tied by bold "Mobile Ala., Aug17, 1861" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Orrville Ala., original letter datelined "Mobile Augst 17th/61" with some good content "…The war may be over in two or three months, and then everything will be much cheaper. I think the Yankees have nearly given up the idea of suffocating us, and are only fighting now to redeem their lost reputation. They will soon get tired of this, for we are bound to whip them whenever they fight, our men are all heroes, and theirs are only hired soldiers working for pay. The south will be the most prosperous nation on earth, after she achieves her Independence, and that is near at hand. The planters hare everything to hope in the future, as their property will be placed on firm foundation under our new Government…I send mail today - some newspapers with the latest war news…", Very Fine. Scott No. 58X2; $2,000. Scott $2,000 (Image)
Confederacy, Raleigh, N.C., 1861, 5¢ red. Light buff entire with unusually clear strike of provisional handstamp, cancelled by blue "Raleigh N.C., Oct 28" cds to Lewisburg N.C.; small edge tear, Very Fine. Scott No. 68XU1; $600. Scott $600 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Tied by "Richmond, Va., Mar 11, 1862" cds on reverse of allover "Intemperance is the Curse of the World" propaganda design on cover to Knob Creek, N.C.; stamp applied across backflap and torn upon opening, subsequently rejoined and portion of back cut for display, Very Fine appearance, with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1; Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
A VERY RARE CONFEDERATE USAGE OF THIS SCARCE INTEMPERANCE DESIGN. Est. $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Two lovely singles tied by "New Orleans, LA, 23 Jan" cds on cover sent to Lewis Thompson, Hotel, Bertie County, NC, part of flap torn off, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lewis Thompson, a successful businessman, owned plantations near Woodville (also called Hotel), Bertie County, North Carolina and in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Lewis was also a political leader in North Carolina, serving in the House of Commons and the State Senate, 1831-1852, and as a member of the General Convention of 1865. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Four margin single, manuscript cancelled on cover tied by unusual "Nacoochee, Ga." cds with manuscript "July 22" date, sent to Albany, Ga., flap torn with small part torn off, Very Fine. Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300.
This cover was obviously sent without a "Due 5" via the "Universal 10 cent rate" of 1 JUL 1862. Reference Confederate Philatelist article published July - August 2000. Nacoochee is the Anglicization of the Cherokee pronunciation of the Muscogee word, Nokose, which means "bear". Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue. Large to huge margins, tied by "New Orleans La., Jan 24" cds ("Jan" inverted) on buff cover to Providence R.I. endorsed "Via Norfolk and Flag of Truce" at top, pencil "Exd M" examiner's marking at bottom left and manuscript "X" at center, entered U.S. mails apparently prepaid with U.S. postage tied by Old Point Comfort Va. cds, replacement 3¢ rose (65) added for appearances; tone band and portion of backflap missing, Fine and rare use. Scott No. 2; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by double circle postmark of "Mobile, Ala, Feb 18" on adversity cover fashioned from a business document and sent to Thorn Hill, Alabama via Tuscaloosa, couple of unnoticeable cover tears, Very Fine. Scott No. 2; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ light milky blue. Tied by "Richmond, Va., Jan 6, 1863" cds on adversity cover made from Adams Express co. printed package receipt, addressed to Mount Clinton, Va.; light soiling and small portion of stamp added at bottom right, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 2e; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ light milky blue, Stone Y. Large margins and bright color, tied by "Culpepper C.H., Va., Nov 24" cds on cover to Richmond, Va., Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 2e; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green. Large margins to in at top right, tied by "Charleston S.C. Feb. 11" circular datestamp and used inside a turned cover to Charleston (proper 2¢ drop rate use), stamp appears to be cut in half, outside used with horizontal pair of 1862 5¢ Blue, Local (7), tied by "Charleston S.C. Feb. 18, 1863" double-circle datestamp and sent to Darlington S.C., opened for display, datestamp on 2¢ partly drawn in, lovely Very Fine appearance, a scarce use of the 2¢ stamp on a turned cover, ex-Kohn, Brandon. Scott No. 3; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, scarred design plate flaw. Tied by "Charleston, S.C., Apr. 9, 1862" on cover sent to Chester, C.H., SC., cover slightly reduced at left, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 4; Estimate $300 - 400.
The stamp has a diagonal white line from the "P" of Postage through the bottom of the design. On page 106 from the book, The Postal Service of The Confederate States of America and page 128 from the book, The New Dietz Confederate States Catalog and Handbook, this example is illustrated. it is described on Page 107 of The Postal Service of The Confederate States of America as follows, "THE SCARRED DESIGN---From time to time pieces will turn up which show a jagged, colorless line across the design….Some students have erroneously attributed this mark to a "Cracked Stone."…This scar is the result of some sharp substance…possibly grit…locating on the sponge used in dampening the stone, and scratching the design when the sponge passed over.". Est. $300-400 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue. Tied by "Charleston, SC, Apr. 8, 1862" cds on cover sent to Adam's Run, S.C., the cover was then forwarded with a CSA 1861 5¢green (#1, clipped corners) with manuscript postmarked "Adams Run, SC, Apr 10" with cross-hatch cancel and sent back to Charleston, SC., some cover wear, Fine, an nice usage of the Green & the Blue Jeff Davis adhesives. Scott No. 4; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose. Mostly large margins except close at right, bright color, cancelled by bold "Warrington Fla. Aug 28" cds; faulty, Very Fine appearance, a rare Florida town cancel unpriced in Scott. Scott No. 5; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose. Clear to large margins, cancelled by partial strike of dark red "Buck Eye Ga." cds with manuscript "Sept 16" dating, F.-V.F., with 1985 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 5; $525. Scott $525 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose, Sperati Reproduction. Target cancel, large even margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2011 P.S.A.G. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates for genuine Scott 5, Graded (XF-Sup 95). Scott No. 5R; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose. Large margins all around, bright color, tied by "Calhoun Ga., Jul" cds on brown cover to La Grange Ga., reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 5; $800. Scott $800 (Image)
