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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

Confederate States of America
Official & Semi-Official Covers

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2021
Symbol:
Cat No: TD-34

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image 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
Symbol:
Cat No: S-VA-12

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image 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
Symbol:
Cat No: S-NC-26

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image 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
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image 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.

Complete Images. 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: 2025
Symbol:
Cat No: S-NC-05

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image 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


Confederate Advertising Covers

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2026
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:
Cat No: SC-03

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image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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


Patriotic Covers

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2034
Symbol:
Cat No: F7-7B

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image 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
Symbol:
Cat No: ST-1

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image 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
Symbol:
Cat No: CN-1C

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image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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

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