Postal History Confederate Civil War Postal History Postal History by State: Virginia
Sale No: 5150
Lot No: 9015
Symbol: C
Cat No: crayon
[Henrico Co.] Richmond, mostly clear c.d.s., Dec 11, 1861, with handstamped "PAID" and manuscript (crayon) "2" for the drop letter rate on a local cover to Vice President Alexander Stephens. C.S.A. Catalog $500 . Suggested Bid $150
Extensive docketing on the reverse indicates that the writer, S.K. Phillips of Capville, Ga., "Has written to Prest. Davis soliciting an appointment in the War Department" and "This is to beg Mr. Stephens to aid him, as far as lies in his power to get the position asked." . (Image)
Suggested Bid $150
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Nov-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 5150
Lot No: 9017
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1862
[Isle of Wight Co.] Smithfield, mostly clear red Jan 16 (1862) c.d.s. and matching "PAID" and "V" in oval on a cover to Locust Hill, S.C.; some toning and edge wear, Fine, This cover was used for the C.S.A. Catalog illustration of the Smithfield PAID V. C.S.A. Catalog $300 . Suggested Bid $80 . (Image)
Suggested Bid $80
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Nov-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5150
Lot No: 9018
Symbol: C
Cat No: 7
[Buckingham Co.] Buckingham Court House, pair of 5¢ Local Print (7) pen-canceled, with a faint red Jan 9 (1863) c.d.s. alongside, on a cover to "Buckingham Institute," Va.; small enclosed note requests payment of money due; cover soiled, pair cut in at the top, Fine. Suggested Bid $50 . (Image)
Suggested Bid $50
Opening US$ 25.00
Sold...US$ 25.00
Closed..Nov-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 25
Sale No: 5150
Lot No: 9019
Symbol: C
Cat No: 7
[Prince Edward Co.] Prince Edward Court House, pen-canceled pair of 5¢ Local Print (7) with manuscript "Pr Ed CHo/April 4th" (1863) on a cover to Dinwiddie, C.H., Va.; small repairs to flap and top corners, Fine. Suggested Bid $50 . (Image)
Suggested Bid $50
Opening US$ 25.00
Sold...US$ 25.00
Closed..Nov-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 5150
Lot No: 9021
Symbol: C
Cat No: 11
[Smythe Co.] Marion, four-margin 10¢ blue, type I (11) tied by a mostly complete Jul 23 (1863) c.d.s. on a cover to Wytheville, Va.; reduced slightly at the left with opening tears at the top, stamp slightly toned, Fine. Suggested Bid $40 . (Image)
Suggested Bid $40
Opening US$ 20.00
Sold...US$ 20.00
Closed..Nov-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 20
Sale No: 5150
Lot No: 9031
Symbol: C
Cat No: 6
[Madison Co.] Madison Court House, clean four-margin 5¢ London Print (6) tied by a May 9 (1862) c.d.s. on a cover to Danbury, Stokes Co., N.C.; stain at the lower right, otherwise F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $40 . (Image)
