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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

Confederate States of America
State Postmarks - Virginia Balance Lots

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1961
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, Virginia Stamped Postal History - 10¢ Engraved Issues. Group of 50 covers bearing #11 or #12 frankings, towns include "Alum Springs" ms. postmark, "Amsterdam Va." cds, "Ashland Va." cds, "Ballsville Va." ms., "Bentivoglic Va." ms., "Bent Mountain" ms., "Big Lick Va." cds, "Bonsax Va." ms., "Cabin Point" ms., "Chapel Hill Va." ms., "Clover Depot Va." ms., "Curdsville Va." red cds, "Drapers Valley" ms., "Fancy Hill Va." blue cds, "Fleetwood Academy Va." ms., "Gogginsville" ms., "Hewletts Va." ms., "Independence Va." ms., "Lloyds Va." ms., "Lynchburg Va." brown-red cds, "Millers Tav" ms., "Maniles Shop Va.", "Nelson Station Va." cds, "Newtons Depot Va." ms., "Poplar Mt. Va." ms., "Roseland Va." ms., "Ruckersville Va." ms., "Scothburg Va." ms., "Taylorsville Va." red cds, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. and wonderful group with many rare town usages.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 2,700.00
Sold...US$ 2,700.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:51:08 EST
Sold For 2700


Confederate Expresses

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1962
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co. * Louisville Ky. * Jul. 23, 1861. Clear strike of circular datestamp on light buff cover with Confederate "Germantown, Ten. Jul 6" cds and matching "PAID" handstamp with ms. "5 cts" rating to Temple N.H., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (26), fresh color, tied by blue "Louisville Ky., Jul 9, 1861" duplex with circular grid cancel, endorsed "By Adams Express" at top; tone spot at bottom, 3¢ corner affected by edge placement, otherwise Very Fine through-the-lines cover carried by Adams Express to the North.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A SCARCE C.S.A.-UNION COMBINATION THROUGH-THE-LINES COVER CARRIED BY ADAMS EXPRESS TO THE NORTH.

Unlisted in the Walske-Trepel Census. This use is the only recorded from the small Confederate Tennessee town of Germantown (population 200-250) that was founded along the Chickasaw Trace on a ridge between the Wolf River and Nonconnah Creek, about 16 miles east of the Mississippi River. It is currently a city of nearly 40,000 located within the Greater Memphis area. Most Adams Express Co. northbound combination uses show origins of Nashville, Richmond and other larger cities.
Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:52:10 EST
Sold For 1150

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1963
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Nashville Ten. Aug 9, 1861. Blue cds with matching "Paid" and "5" ratings on yellow cover to University of Virginia, docketed "Am. Letter Express" at left; flap torn, F.-V.F. and unusual, ex-Brandon.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:52:52 EST
Sold For 270


Postmaster's Provisionals

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1964
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, Darlington, S.C. Group of 3 stampless "Paid" framed uses comprising "Darlington C.H. S.C., Apr 2" cds and "3" cent rating h.s. (CSA unlisted) on 1861 cover to Sumter; "Darlington C.H., S.C., Apr 16" cds and "5" cent rating h.s. (CSA B) on circa 1862 cover to Grindals Shoals S.C.; and "Darlington S.C., C.H. Nov 12" cds with "10" rating rating h.s. (CSA C) to Centreville Va.; few flaws, F.-V.F. and attractive trio.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:54:03 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1965
Symbol:
Cat No: 1AX1

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image Confederacy, Darlington, S.C., 1861, 3¢ black. Entire with framed "Paid" and "3" handstamps, entered mails with 5¢ blue (7) horizontal pair, large to huge margins all around, small surface flaw, tied by "Darlington C.H., S.C., Aug 16" cds from the C.B. Law correspondence to care of Capt T.T. Warley, Lawar's Battalion, Charleston S.C.; pair lifted and hinged for display, minor wear and soiling, Very Fine and unique, with 2018 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 1AX1; $3,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED DARLINGTON 3¢ PROVISIONAL ENTIRE, A NEW DISCOVERY BY TEAL.

This cover represents an adversity use of a Darlington S.C. "Paid 3" provisional entire that was prepared in advance in early 1861 for use during the Confederate period when the United States rates were still in effect. The "Paid 3" in this instance was never used for its intended purpose. The date and address on this cover indicate the Darlington C.H. militia unit, the Darlington Guards, had been deployed to Morris Island three days before Fort Sumter surrendered to Confederate forces.
Scott $3,500
(Image)

Scott $3,500

Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:55:22 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1966
Symbol:

image Confederacy, Williston S.C., 10¢ brown. Mint provisional entire with brown "Paid 10" stampless handstamp (CSA type A) on gray adversity envelope made from printed form; small edge flaws at top right, F.-V.F., with 2020 C.S.A. certificate.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS UNLISTED WILLISTON S.C. PROVISIONAL ENTIRE FROM A NEW DISCOVERY. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:56:15 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1967
Symbol:
Cat No: 150XU1

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image Confederacy, Beaufort, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Lemon provisional entire with "Paid 5" provisional handstamp crossed out and updated with manuscript "Due 5" rating, "Pocotaligo S.C., 17 Nov" cds endorsed from "Lt. Witherspoon, Co. A. 12th Regt. S.C.V." and addressed to his wife at Yorkville S.C.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, with 2018 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 150XU1; $3,500.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS NEW C.S.A. PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE, THE ONLY USED FROM THE POCOTALIGO POST OFFICE.

By November 16, 1861 Lieutenant Witherspoon had moved from Beaufort S.C. to a camp 20 miles north near Pocotaligo S.C. On that date, he mailed this cover and the Pocotaligo Postmaster did not accept the Beaufort "Paid 5" provisional entire as prepaid. In the original letter that no longer accompanies he wrote, "There is no mail on the Savannah [Rail] road on Sundays and hence I can't forward you another letter until Monday." The following lot has another Beaufort "Paid 5" provisional entire that he wrote on Monday Nov. 17th and it was hand delivered without post office marking (someone docketed "November 17, 1861" in pencil). Lt. Witherspoon must have acquired these Beaufort 5¢ Provisional entires two weeks earlier and used them from his camp near Pocotaligo two weeks later.

Harvey Teal acquired the balance of the 117 Witherspoon correspondence envelopes from a direct descendant in 2018. This is the first time this material is being offered at auction.
Scott $3,500
(Image)

Scott $3,500

Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:57:22 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1968
Symbol:
Cat No: 150XU1

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image Confederacy, Beaufort, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Lemon provisional entire with "Paid 5" provisional handstamp from Lt. Witherspoon, Co. A. 12th Regt. S.C.V. at Pocotaligo S.C. to his wife at Yorkville S.C., hand carried and pencil "November 17th 1861" docketing; knife slit at left; accompanied by "Beaufort S.C. Oct 30, 1861" cds and "Paid 5" rating handstamp correspondence use to his wife at Yorkville S.C., otherwise Very Fine and rare, with 2018 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 150XU1; $3,500.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS NEW C.S.A. PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE, CONSIDERED UNUSED AS IT DID NOT ENTER THE CONFEDERATE MAIL SYSTEM AT POCOTALIGO.

Apparently, Lt. Witherspoon was at Beaufort S.C. on October 30, 1861 when his mailed the stampless use offered in this lot. Two weeks later by November 16, 1861, Lieutenant Witherspoon had moved from Beaufort S.C. to a camp 20 miles north near Pocotaligo S.C. Lt. Witherspoon must have acquired these Beaufort 5¢ Provisional entires two weeks earlier and used them from his camp near Pocotaligo two weeks later.

Harvey Teal acquired the balance of the 117 Witherspoon correspondence envelopes from a direct descendant in 2018. This is the first time this material is being offered at auction.

Complete Images. Scott $3,500
(Image)

Scott $3,500

Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:58:09 EST
Sold For 1150

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1969
Symbol:
Cat No: 5X1

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image Confederacy, Athens, Ga., 1861, 5¢ purple. Large margins all around, cancelled by light strike of grid cancel, matching clear strike of "Athens Ga., Paid, Jan 14" cds on small cover with military address to Lieut. J.D. Witherspoon, Comp. A. 12th Reg S.C. Vol., Pocotaligo Beaufort District, S.C.; cover was folded for filing causing ghost stamp image at center, Very Fine and attractive lady's envelope use.
Scott No. 5X1; $2,250.

This cover was purchased a few years ago from a descendant of Lt. J.D. Witherspoon. The cover was found amongst the correspondence still folded in half. Accompanied by copy of one-page Teal article "The Story of an Athens, Ga. Provisional Stamp 'Reproducing' Itself".
Scott $2,250
(Image)

Scott $2,250

Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 13:59:20 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1970
Symbol:
Cat No: 56X2

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image Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ red, bottom sheet margin single. Tied by "Memphis Ten., Nov 25" cds on orange buff cover to Genl. A. T. Robertson at Bolivar Tenn., original enclosed slave letter reads "Memphis Nov 24th/61, Gen'l A T Robertson, Dr Sir, This is to notify you that after the expiration of Ellen's month for which I have paid you, I shall not want her anymore. Most Respectfully Yours, W.P. Hastings", F.-V.F.
Scott No. 56X2; $2,000. Scott $2,000
(Image)

Scott $2,000

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:00:03 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1971
Symbol:
Cat No: 58X2

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image Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 5¢ blue. Margins large to touching, tied by central strike of "Mobile, Ala., Sep 4, 1861" cds on cover to Mississippi; cover with light soiling and enhanced reduction at lower right, stamp with small tear, Fine.
Scott No. 58X2; $2,000. Scott $2,000
(Image)

Scott $2,000

Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:00:31 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1972
Symbol:
Cat No: 59XU1

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image Confederacy, Montgomery, Ala., 1861, 5¢ red. Neatly struck provisional handstamp on orange cover with "Montgomery Ala., Aug 31, 1861" cds to Greenville S.C.; bit of flap missing, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Myerson.
Scott No. 59XU1; $1,100. Scott $1,100
(Image)

Scott $1,100

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:01:32 EST
Sold For 675


Regular Issues

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1973
Symbol:
Cat No: 1 var.

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Huge top sheet margin, roulettes show clearly on three other sides, bright color, tied by "Baton Rouge La. Feb 24" cds on circa 1862 orange cover to Athens Ga., no backflap, stamp with two small tears at right and light edge toning, still Very Fine, ex-Hulme, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1 var.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ BATON ROUGE ROULETTE ON COVER.

This cover dates from the first Confederate occupation period, prior to evacuation on May 7, 1862, and re-occupation by Confederates on August 21, 1862.
(Image)

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


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:02:19 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1974
Symbol:
Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Clear to large margins, slight gum toning, tied by indistinct cds on cover with 11-Star Flag patriotic with imprint and verse (F11-16, verse 30, imprint 31), to Winchester, Va., with original enclosure dateline "Camp Longstreet, Oct 2nd, 1861" with interesting content from soldier in the front line…"The Yankees had & now have possession of Annandale and Falls Church & of course Mason's and Munson's hill.", Very Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 725.00


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

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1975
Symbol:
Cat No: 1 var.

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, transient White Spot. Two singles, each cancelled by manuscript and used as forwarding postage on two covers to Camden and forwarded with red cds to Liberty Hill, first mailed with 5¢ green (1) tied by "Charleston S.C., Jun 10, 1862" double-circle datestamp, second with 5¢ green (1) tied by "Pocotoligo S.C., 20 Jan" cds; some faults, Fine cover pair. C.S.A. Catalog No. 1-1-v7.
Scott No. 1 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.

These two covers are the listing examples for the CSA catalog.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:03:12 EST
Sold For 270

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1976
Symbol:
Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, right margin single. Tied by "Charleston, S.C., Dec 24, 1861" cds on "Evans & Cogswell, Stationers & Printers, Charleston S.C." corner card cover to Columbia; cover cleaned and repaired with sealed tear at top and missing backflap, Very Fine appearance, ex-Kohn, Tickell.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:03:47 EST
Sold For 270

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1977
Symbol:
Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. Jul 18" cds on "Flag of Truce" homemade cover to Hopkinsville Ky.; stamp flaws, some repaired cover faults, F.-V.F. appearance, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:04:05 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1978
Symbol:
Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, vertical pair. Ample to large margins, bright color, tied by "Richmond, Va., May 13, 1862" cds on cover to Pickens C.H., S.C., Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:04:27 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1979
Symbol:
Cat No: 2P5

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image Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, plate proof on wove. Ample to mostly large margins, gorgeous color and every bit a proof impression, tiny thins at top, Very Fine appearance, a rare proof with fewer than 10 believed to exist, with 1984 P.F. certificate, ample to mostly large margins, gorgeous color and proof impression; tiny thins at top, Very Fine, with 1984 & 2013 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 2P5; $1,750.

A RARE PROOF WITH FEWER THAN 10 RECORDED EXAMPLES.

This proof originates from a book kept by George Offutt, Chief of the Post Office Department's Contract Bureau.
Scott $1,750
(Image)

Scott $1,750

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


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:04:59 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 1980
Symbol:
Cat No: 2

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image Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue. Large margins to just touched at top right, strong color, tied by "Augusta Ga., Aug 21" cds on brownish buff cover to Vice President A.H. Stephens, Crawfordsville Ga., with manuscript note on reverse indicating George W. Lawar asking for Vice President's "letter of introduction to the President against running the blockade - thinks Fort Sumter will fall - its effects on our enemy"; no back flap as usual, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 14:05:25 EST
Sold For 120

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