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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 85

United States
Confederate Patriotic Covers

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2062
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Flag) 7-Star Flag. Red, white and blue patriotic design on cover franked with United States 1857 3¢ Dull Red tied by "Charleston, S.C., May 12, 1861" cds and addressed to Glenn Springs, So. Ca., trivial corner tear at top left, flap missing, still Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A STUNNING PATRIOTIC COVER USED DURING THE THE PERIOD PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL FORMATION OF THE CONFEDERATE POST OFFICE.

The war between the states created emotions of the greatest intensity in both the south and the north, and production of envelopes to express these feelings of patriotism were created. Some Confederate patriotic envelopes were made in the north, especially the earlier ones such as those with 7 Star Flags.
Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:17:23 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2063
Symbol:
Cat No: U.S. 26

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image Confederacy, (Flag) 7-Star Flag. Red and blue allover patriotic design with "Jeff Davis, Prest., Alex H. Stephens, Vice Prest." in stripes, on cover to Cincinnati, O. with manuscript "Sweetwater Tenn, April 11/61" postmark, franked on reverse with a U.S. 1857 3¢ dull red tied by pen cancel; faulty, Fine appearance, quite likely a unique usage of this rare Confederate Patriotic in Tennessee a month before secession. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-1B.
Scott No. U.S. 26; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:18:03 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2064
Symbol:
Cat No: 7

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image Confederacy, (Flag) 7-Star Flag. Red and blue allover patriotic design with "Jeff Davis, Prest., Alex H. Stephens, Vice Prest." in stripes, on cover to soldier in Ward's Artillery at Port Hudson, La., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, two singles tied by "Raymond, Miss., Mar 16" cds; cover missing backflap and small piece of edge at top, Fine, a very rare late usage of this patriotic design. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-1B.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $400 - 600.

This cover was sent in 1863, six days prior to the Siege of Port Hudson, which was the final engagement in the Union campaign to recapture the Mississippi.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:18:36 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2065
Symbol:
Cat No: U.S. 26

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image Confederacy, (Flag) 7-Star Flag. Red and blue allover patriotic design with small Gow imprint and large stars, on cover to Boston, Mass., reverse with U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Augusta, Ga., Mar 20, 1861" cds with second strike alongside, Very Fine, ex-Kimmel, with 1976 P.F. certificate. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-2A, Imprint 12.
Scott No. U.S. 26; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A WONDERFUL USAGE OF U.S. STAMPS USED IN THE CONFEDERACY ON A CONFEDERATE PATRIOTIC TO THE NORTH. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:19:00 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2066
Symbol:
Cat No: F7-18

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image Confederacy, (Flag) 7-Star Flag Extended With Three Loops. Red, white and blue design on cover with "Richmond Va., Jul 9, 1861" cds and matching "Paid, 5 Cts" rating handstamp to Edgefield Colliers P.O., S.C.; reduced slightly at right, some tone spots, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-18; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:19:39 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2067
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Flag) 11-Star Flag and Verse Patriotic Adversity Cover. Fashioned from illustrated canal boat shipping document franked with 1861 5¢ green (#1) tied by "Wilmington, NC, Feb 13" to Pleasant Exchange, NC., both stamp & cover defective, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:20:03 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2068
Symbol:
Cat No: F12-3

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image Confederacy, (Flag) 12-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 5¢ Light Blue, De La Rue (6) vertical pair, full to large margins except just in at top, tied by "Richmond Va, Aug." cds to Jonesborough Tenn.; tiny tear at top of cover, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Murphy.
C.S.A. Catalog No. F12-3; $2,000.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE CSA 12-STAR FLAG PATRIOTIC DESIGN. C.S.A. Catalog $2,000
(Image)

C.S.A. Catalog $2,000

Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:21:04 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2069
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Flag) Home Made Battle Flag. Hand-drawn Confederate Battle Flag Patriotic cover franked with 1863 10¢ blue tied by Mobile, Ala double circle postmark and sent to Buickville, Ala., docketing on verso of cover reads, "Death or Liberty", Very Fine, Hand drawn patriotic covers made by soldiers are very scarce and are considered folk art by many.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:22:00 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2070
Symbol:
Cat No: FTX-1

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image Confederacy, (Flag) Texas Lone Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design on cover front only bearing 3¢ dull red (26), tied by "Columbia Tex., Nov 30" cds to Milledgeville Ga., docketed "Texas Mutiny, 1860" at left; nicks at right, Fine and rare, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
C.S.A. Catalog No. FTX-1; $10,000; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS THIS TEXAS LONE STAR FLAG PATRIOTIC DESIGN.

We record only three examples of this Texas Lone Star Flag Patriotic design. The other were offered in the Kilbourne sales of patriotics dated December 12, 1860 and February 7, 1861. These were always presumed to be printed after the February 1, 1861 vote to pass the Texas Ordinance of Secession. But the November and December dates move the publication of this pro-secession stationery ahead of South Carolina's secession proclamation.
C.S.A. Catalog $10,000
Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

C.S.A. Catalog $10,000
Est. $1,000-1,

Opening US$ 2,800.00
Sold...US$ 2,800.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:22:30 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2071
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Mounted Dragoons & Verse. Printed patriotic design on cover from J. F. Cogwell, Co(mpany) G, 23rd NC Vols. on cover to Henderson, NC., pmkd Strasburg, Va. cds with manuscript "due 10", F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:22:58 EST
Sold For 130


Flag of Truce & Prisoner of War Covers

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2072
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Flag of Truce Cover. Franked with 1861 1¢ blue (US 63) with two demonetized 1857 1¢ blue (US #24), tied by cork cancels stamps and postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va., Dec 19" double circle, cover sent to Lockport, KY., stamps with small faults, some cover wear and soiling, F.-V.F., with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The demonetized postage was accepted at Old Point Comfort and upon arrival at Lockport, KY. Original letter accompanies cover. The letter was written by Lt. Joseph Lecompte, Louise's Brigade, 41h KY Regiment, Company D; datelined, "Dalton, Ga., Dec 71h, 1863". Joseph mentions in his letter to write to him "by flag of truce" as he had written several letters home with no answer.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:23:21 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2073
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Fort Pulaski (Savannah Ga.). "Tallahassee Fla., Apr. 18" cds on homemade cover bearing U.S. 3¢ rose (65), tied by matching black grid and addressed "Hon D. L. Yulee, Fort Pulaski, near Savannah Georgia"; couple light stains, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $250 - 350.

David L. Yulee was a delegate and Senator from Florida, serving two terms as Senator including 1855-1861 until withdrawal. Due to his support of the Confederacy, he was arrested at war's end and imprisoned at Fort Pulaski until the Spring of 1866.
Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:23:43 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2074
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Alton Prison. 1861 3¢ rose on Civil War Prisoner of War cover tied by blue target cancel with matching "Alton, Ill., Jul.23, 1862" double circle postmark with a manuscript examiner's marking, "Ex. J.B.M.", backstamped with part strike of "Cairo, Ill." cds, sent to Mrs. Henry Brown, care of General J.A. Logan, Jackson, Tennessee. Henry's letter to his daughter accompanies cover which mentions, "There are some 600 to 800 Prisoners here.", flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A VERY RARE PRISONER COVER WITH A MERE 12 COVERS RECORDED FOR THIS PRISON. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:24:40 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2075
Symbol:
Cat No: U.S. 65

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image Confederacy, Camp Chase, Columbus, O. Prisoner's cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by sharp strike of "Columbus, O., Apr 27" duplex to Baltimore Md., "Examined, Camp Chase, Lieut Col." circular handstamp (type Ib); small part of flap missing, Very Fine.
Scott No. U.S. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:25:20 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2076
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Camp Morton, Ind. U.S. 3¢ pink (U34) entire with unusually sharp strike of blue oval "Prisoner's Letter Examined Camp Morton, Ind." handstamp and cancelled by "Indianapolis Ind., 1 Oct" cds duplexed with target cancel to War Trace Tenn.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce. C.S.A. Catalog No. PWH-15 $500.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:25:40 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2077
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Camp Morton, Ind. Buff cover with blue oval "Prisoner's Letter Examined Camp Morton, Ind." handstamp (CSA PWH-15) and bearing 3¢ rose (65), some perf toning, lightly tied by blue target cancel duplexed with "Indianapolis Ind., 5 Aug '64" cds to Nashville Tenn., Very Fine and scarce. C.S.A. Catalog No. PWH-15 $500.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:25:54 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2078
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Elmira Prison. Cover franked with 10¢ blue (four margins) tied by red Petersburg, Va. cds and sent to Harrington, N.C., the cover was reused and addressed on the reverse to "l M Dougald, Prisoner's Camp, Elmira, NY, Ward No. 43, Care of Maj. Colt", postmarked Harrington, N.C., Jan 3 (1865), docketed on obverse side, "Answered Sept 28, '64", some overall soiling, Very Fine, This cover most likely was sent under separate cover from there to Richmond, Va. by Flag of Truce via Old Point Comfort, VA. Both CSA & US postage was paid by the NC postmaster, John Harrington, who neglected to note the payment on the cover., signed Dietz.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Major Henry V. Colt of the 1041h NY Volunteers served as the direct camp commander under Col. Seth Eastman and Col. Benjamin Tracy. His brother was the famous Samuel Colt, inventor of the revolving breech pistol. Elmira Prison camp operated by the United States government during the War between the States was in use from 6 July 1864, until 11 July 1865, and was dubbed "Hellmira" by its inmates. During those 12 months, 2,970 of the 12,100 prisoners would die from a combination of malnutrition, continued exposure to harsh winter weather, and disease from the poor sanitary conditions on Foster's Pond combined with a lack of medical care.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


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

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2079
Symbol:
Cat No: 11+U.S. 65

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image Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O. Prisoner cover bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Sandusky, O., Nov 15 '64" duplex and addressed to Miss Emma C. Mebane at Mebaneville, N.C., in combination with 1863, 10¢ blue, four large margins, tied by ""Richmond, Va., Jan 21"" cds, reverse with "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island O., Examined, GSB" oval examiner's handstamp, endorsed "Per Flag of Truce via Fortress Monroe"; minor edge discoloration, Very Fine, ex-Warren.
Scott No. 11+U.S. 65; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

This cover was sent by Capt. William G. Mebane of Company B of the 13th Tenn. Inf. who was captured as a POW at Marietta Ga. on June 27, 1864. The addressee was his cousin whom he later married in December 1865. Emm's father was Giles Mebane who was the Speaker of the North Carolina legislature during the war years.
Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:26:23 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2080
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, O. Incoming cover to Capt. Wm. J. Robinson bearing with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Nashville, Ten., Sep 11, 1864" cds and target duplex, manuscript "Ex, TOC" censor marking (examiner Theodore O. Castle); flap mostly missing, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:26:43 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 2081
Symbol:
Cat No: 7

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image Confederacy, Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, O. Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, O., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue (uncancelled and overpaid drop rate) on cover addressed to "Mrs. Genl John H Morgan Care of Col. W. Preston Johnston, Richmond, Va." with notation "Capt. Hatch will please forward"., small cover tear at top & bit of flap missing, Very Fine, this cover was from one of General Morgan's officers being held with Morgan at Ohio Penitentiary Prison after their capture.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $300 - 400.

Brig Gen. John Hunt Morgan was a perfect Southern gentlemen even during battle. Even though Morgan didn't have much formal military training, he possessed an instinctive talent that made up for his lack of training. He was a fearless leader and he quickly earned the respect of his men. General Morgan operated mainly in the Western theater under Major Gen. Joseph Wheeler; he was famous for his raids into Tennessee and Kentucky. In July of 1862 Gen. Morgan and his men began raids in Kentucky that lasted three weeks while being chased by Federal troops, but were never captured. In July of 1863, Gen. Morgan and his men took part in their final raid, during a 24 day ride into Southern Indiana and Ohio, which ended when Gen. Morgan was captured. Morgan was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary, where he escaped. Morgan was shot and killed in a surprise attack by Federal cavalry at Greeneville, Tenn. on September 3, 1864.

Hatch was the Confederate Assistant Prisoner Exchange Agent. The Col. Johnston was Aide de Camp of President Davis and son of General Albert Sidney Johnston (killed in action at Shiloh).
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 23:26:57 EST
Sold For 300

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