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Confederacy Captured Union Patriotic Cover.
image Sale No: 43
Lot No:115
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Confederacy, Captured Union Patriotic Cover. Camp Scene in violet with inscription" Gen'l Sherman's Headquarters, Hilton Head, S.C." Patriotic design on cover to Columbia, S.C., franked with 1862 5¢ blue horiz. pair tied by "Richmond, Va." cds, cover forwarded to Pendleton with single 1862 5¢ blue tied by blue "Columbia, S.C." cds, this is a 5¢ underpayment ? reason unknown, Very Fine, a stunning Patriotic Design of great beauty and a Unique Usage, featured in Confederate Philatelist article (Jul-Sep. 2009), ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 31). Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)



Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00


Closed..Apr-28-2011, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3500
image Sale No: 43
Lot No:116
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Confederacy, Captured Union Patriotic Cover. Washington Mounted on Horse (Walcott No. 67) blue Patriotic design on cover to Memphis, Tenn. with balloon type cds of Corinth, Miss./Apr. 10 (1862) on reverse with both "Due 5" manuscript and Memphis "Due 5" handstamp on front, magenta Soldier's endorsement at top from L.S. Lake in Co. C, 13th Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, cover silked on the inside and lightly cleaned, handsome Very Fine appearance, ex-Everett (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 30). Estimate  $300 - 400. 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. $0 (Image)



Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Apr-28-2011, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1450


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