Confederacy, Charleston, S.C. "New Britain Ct. Oct 19" cds on cover addressed to "Lieut. B.F. Blakeslee, Prisoner of War, 16th Ct., Charleston, S.C." and endorsed "care of Maj. Gen. Foster, Hilton Head" and "For Flag of Truce", manuscript "Ex. H.H.R." examiner's marking (Capt. Hugh Hamilton Rogers), original "Oct. 19, 1864" enclosure accompanies; stamp missing, otherwise Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Bold "Charleston S.C./Aug. 23, 1861" circular datestamp on fresh entire to Capt. A.J. Green in Columbia, S.C., Extremely Fine and choice, An Immaculate Example of This Rare Entire -- This is the Finest Extant. ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 8). Scott No. 16XU1  $4,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Used entire cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Oct 3, 1861" cds and addressed to Pendleton, S.C.; reduced at ends, right with lower corner mend, Fine and scarce. Scott No. 16XU1  $4,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue. Entire cancelled by "Charleston, S.C./Sep. 19, 1861" cds to Flat Rock, N.C., flap missing & bit reduced at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 16XU1  $4,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Dec 7, 1861. Cds with matching perfect strike of "Paid 5" rating handstamp on all-over illustrated advertising cover for Chambers, Barnes & Co. General Commission Merchants, addressed to Fort Mills, S.C., Barnes crossed out in red crayon,original enclosure accompanies; couple tiny edge tears, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Jan. 22, 1861. Paid cds with matching grid cancel tie U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover with embossed corner card "Dunham, Taft & Co. Manufacturers & Wholesale Dealers, Boots & Shoes, 143 Meeting St. Charleston S.C.", addressed to Shelton Depot, S.C., Very Fine and choice Independent State use, ex-Kaplan. Scott No. U.S. 26  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston S.C., May 4, 1861. Cds ties U.S. 1857 3¢ dull red on buff cover to Manning S.C.; no flap, a Very Fine Confederate use of U.S. postage. Scott No. U.S. 26  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./1 Mar. 1861. Cds tying United States 1857 3¢ dull red on all-over shaded advertising cover in green of "A.W. Faber's Lead Pencils, New York", addressed to Columbia, S.C. and missent to Camden, S.C. with their "Mar. 2" double circle postmark, two cover tears at top, still Very Fine, a nice Confederate States usage. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Dec. 14, 1861. Double circle postmark on drop cover with large fancy "2" (Due) rate handstamp, manuscript pencil endorsement "Soldier's Letter, J.L. Sheppard, Mounted Guards", cover with couple small repairs at right, Very Fine appearance. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Jan. 10, 1861. Cds on all-over Charleston Hotel advertising cover to Marion C.H., S.C. bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red cancelled by grid, Very Fine, an attractive Independent State use, ex-Kaplan. Scott No. U.S. 26  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Jun 26, 1864. Double circle postmark with matching large "10" rate handstamp on adversity cover made from printed insurance form, addressed to Camden, S.C., Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Mar. 23, 1861. Double circle postmark on cover to New York franked with 1861 3¢ dull red, tied by grid cancel, Extremely Fine (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 4). Estimate  $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Nov. 12, 186. Bold cds, pencil manuscript "Due" and large "10" rate handstamp on adversity cover made from writ of subpoena form, addressed to Knoxville, Ga. with soldier letter endorsement, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Oct. 31, 1863. Double circle postmark on Soldier's letter to Berzelia, Ga. with large "10" due handstamp (Dietz type D), endorsement at left from Corporal from Co. C, 28th Regt. Ga. Vols., Extremely Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. During this time period, the 28th Regiment was assigned to the Charleston area as part of the Charleston Harbor defense. $0 (Image)