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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

Confederate States of America
Independent State & U.S. Used in the Confederacy

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1901
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Society Hill S.C., Apr 12. Sharp circa 1861 cds with matching circular grid on U.S. 3¢ red (U27) star die entire to Ridge S.C., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:12:22 EST
Sold For 170


State Postmarks - Arkansas to Mississippi

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1902
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Army of Tenn. Straightline cancel ties 10¢ greenish blue (11c AD), repaired, on buff cover to Mr. B. Criswell, Columbia SC in Care of Capt Senn. Capt Senn, who was in command of the Richland Jail prison in Columbia, some toning and soiling, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare Army of Tenn straightline use, ex-Conrad Bush.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Four Criswell brothers (Bud, JB, Joseph, RP) enlisted at the same time (Jan 1862) in the 19th SC Inf. A 5th brother, Thomas, also enlisted in the same unit in Feb 1864. Bud, Thomas, and Joseph were declared unfit for field service because of illness and joined Capt Senn's Post Guard. The addressee was Bud Criswell, a member of the post guard at the Richland Jail. The most likely sender was his brother RP Criswell who remained with the 19th SC Infantry into 1864.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 325.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1903
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Arkansas) Little Rock, Ark., Sep 4, 1862. Strong full cds with matching "Paid 10" in circle rate handstamp on cover to Batesville, Ark, Extremely Fine, ex-Hill, signed Kimbrough.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:13:03 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1904
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Cat No: 7

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image Confederacy, (Arkansas) Washington, Ark., Sep 27. Cds tying large margin 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing, horizontal pair on cover to Camden, Ark.; left stamp with scissor cut into design at lower left, still Very Fine.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:13:18 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1905
Symbol:

image Confederacy, (Mississippi) Canton, Miss, Nov 26, 1861. Cds with matching woodcut "Paid 5" rate handstamp on fresh cover to New Orleans, La., Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Skinner.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0


State Postmarks - South Carolina

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1906
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Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, 1861-62 (c.) Correspondence to Lieut. Witherspoon, Camp Pemberton, Pocotaligo S.C. Group of four covers including 5¢ green (1) tied by "Charleston S.C." cds; 5¢ green (1) tied by grid cancel, matching "Yorkville S.C. Feb 27" cds; 5¢ blue (4) tied by "Yorkville S.c. Apr 15" cds; and stampless brown cover carried by slave endorsed "By boy Dan" at bottom left, F.-V.F. correspondence group.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:14:43 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1907
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Cat No: A var.

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image Confederacy, Aiken S.C., Jul 23, 1861. Double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps, additional manuscript "excess 5 due" rating beneath on orange cover to Flat Rock N.C., endorsed "Via Branchville, Columbia & Greenville" at bottom left; edge wear, Very Fine and rare Confederate excess rating use.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A var.; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:15:11 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1908
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Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, Camden S.C. Forwarded Covers. Group of 5 mailed from Pocotaligo (4) or Charleston (1) bearing 5¢ green (1) tied by cds to Camden S.C. and apparently forwarded to Liberty Hill S.C. with additional 5¢ green (1), each pen cancelled or tied by red Camden cds, only one cover from the correspondence with Liberty Hill noted; some faults, F.-V.F. and unusual forwarded group.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:15:41 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1909
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Cat No: H

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image Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Two soldier covers endorsed from "Private T.A. H, W.L. I. Eutaw Regt." to Charleston, one with letter datelined "Secessionville, Wednesday May 20th /63" with Charleston "10" and "2" rating handstamps; second cover only with Charleston "2" drop rating handstamp; unusual pair of letters apparently privately carried into Charleston and dropped in the mails; the letter with some interesting content concerning taking a steamer from Charleston to the Islands to meet and visit, mentions the Regiment is planning parties and "several Regatta Clubs started in the Regiment under the patronage of Col…Fred is afraid to run the blockade and cannot tell when his regular time will come for furlough…", Very Fine and scarce pair of 2¢ drop letters.
C.S.A. Catalog No. H; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:16:18 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1910
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Dec 2, 186. Cds with matching "10" rating handstamp obliterated and updated with "2" drop rating handstamp on blue adversity folded lady's letter made from line paper to Mrs. M.A. Snowden, "Ladies Soldier Relief Association", Charleston, Very Fine and scarce revalued lady's drop letter. C.S.A. Catalog No. H.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:16:49 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1911
Symbol:
Cat No: H revalued

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image Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jun 29, 186. Cds with matching large "2" rating handstamp, over-struck by "Paid 2" in circle rating handstamp and second strike adjacent on tan folded letter datelined "Secessionville June 29th 1863" to Charleston S.C., endorsed "Private T.A. H, W.L. I. Eutaw Regt." at top left, letter mentions missing morning inspections and guard duty today would be fun with such intense heat, wants key to house for visiting in addressee's absent and sending of money, Very Fine and scarce rerated 2¢ prepaid drop use.
C.S.A. Catalog No. H revalued; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:17:33 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1912
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Cat No: H revalued

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image Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jul 2, 1863. Double-circle cds with matching large "10" rating handstamp, obliterated by circular handstamp and re-rated with large "2" rating handstamp on tan folded letter datelined "Secessionville Jult 1st 1863" to Charleston S.C., endorsed "Private T.A. H, W.L. I. Eutaw Regt." at top left, letter concerns money request, lack of opportunity to visit before addressee leaves city and various other matters, Very Fine and scarce rerated 2¢ drop use.
C.S.A. Catalog No. H revalued; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:18:05 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1913
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Cat No: H

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image Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Feb 7, 186. Clear cds and matching bold "2" rating handstamp on blue cover to Captain John C. Mitchel, Beauregard Battery, Sullivan's Island S.C., endorsed "Via Charleston" at lower left, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. H; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:19:51 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1914
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Sep 2. Blue cds ties 10¢ blue (11), margins to in, on semi-official blue-green "C.S. Locomotive Shops, Raleigh N.C." imprint cover (WD-QM-34) with imprint crossed out as private use to Salisbury N.C., original part-printed "Freight Receipt Charlotte and So. Ca. R.R." 1864 enclosure, Very Fine and unusual use with railroad receipt.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:20:17 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1915
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Jul 15 (Battle of Sessionville). Blue cds ties 10¢ blue (12), full to large margins, on orange cover to Cordesville S.C., endorsed via "Strawberry Ferry" at bottom left, reverse with note "July 16th, Gave John his letter this morning, Genl. Hagood attacked the Yankees on James Island this morning and drove them to their boats. Among the prisoners are 30 contraband. The Eutaws were in the fight. The W L I (Washington Light Infantry) have two men wounded, only five of the Regt. wounded -" that apparently describes military action during the Battle of Secessionville on James Island near Charleston; docketing at top also ties 10¢, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The Battle of Secessionville (or the First Battle of James Island) was fought on June 16, 1862, during the American Civil War. Confederate forces defeated the Union's only attempt to capture Charleston, South Carolina, by land.
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:20:49 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1916
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Aug 30. Blue double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamp on adversity use of orange "Post Office Business, Free." imprint envelope to Pickens C.H., S.C.; original 1863 datelined letter from J.H. Marshall enclosing a check and mentions "Tell Lt. … that he will find the pocket book & papers of Dr. Grant the prisoner, in the lower part of the book case."; imprint and postmaster address crossed out causing some restored erosion at top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:21:35 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1917
Symbol:

image Confederacy, "Feasterville, November 27". Manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating on adversity cover made from printed form to Dogwood Neck PO, S.C.; some light overall aging, accompanied by half of C.S.A. Post Office Dept. check payment signed by Postmaster General "John H. Reagan", split horiz.; and Nov. 28th 1861 Post Office Department part-printed signed form from Finance Dept. with instructions for quarterly reports and route "5678" contract, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:21:47 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1918
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Flat Rock S.C., May 30. Sharp cds ties 10¢ blue (11), full to large margins, on rebacked cover front to Canton Miss., bold "AD" advertised and matching "Jul" and "2" cent due handstamps; reduced with some edge repairs, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

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


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:22:54 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1919
Symbol:
Cat No: A

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image Confederacy, Florence S.C. Cds with matching "Paid" framed handstamp on Aug. 1864 adversity turned cover with inside blue "Chambers, Barnes & Co. Commission Merchants" all-over shaded advertising design to Manchester S.C.; docketed "H.W. Cormer, Aug 1864" at left, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:23:34 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1920
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Graniteville S.C. "Way". Manuscript rating on turned orange cover with "Paid" and ms. "5c" rating to Sgt. John Thomas McConnell, Black Mingo Rifles, Georgetown S.C.; inside use bearing 10¢ blue (12) tied by "Black Mingo S.C., Apr" balloon-style cds to Barnwell C.H., S.C.; accompanied by Graniteville S.C. stampless "Paid" and ms. "5" rating cover proving the Graniteville origin, Very Fine and rare unlisted Confederate way use.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Complete Images. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:24:46 EST
Sold For 600

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