Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, large margins to ample at top, used as forwarding postage, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Jan. 23, 1862" cds on cover with soldier's endorsement at top, originally mailed with "Tudor Hall Va. Jan 10 1862" cds and "Due 10" handstamp, addressed to Charleston and forwarded from there to St. Stephens S.C.; edge wear and backflap tears, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 16X1  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF FIVE RECORDED COVERS WITH THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP USED AS FORWARDING POSTAGE. In an article published in the Jan.-Feb. 1987 Confederate Philatelist, Richard L. Calhoun listed four covers known to him that showed use of the Charleston stamp for forwarding postage. This cover was not among those listed. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, four even margins showing part of outer framelines on three sides, top frame showing printing defect, tiny unnoticeable tear at top, tied by "Due 10" rating handstamp (type E) on cover with soldier's endorsement "D. E. Gordon, Company F, 9th Regt S.C.V." at top left and addressed to Kingston S.C., the provisional stamp was not accepted and the cover was rated 10¢ due for over 500 miles; minor overall cover toning, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 16X1  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USES OF THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP MAILED FROM ANOTHER TOWN. The three recorded 16X1 uses mailed from another town are:1. 1861 Nov. 9, Tudor Hall Va., not excepted as postage.2. 1861 Nov. 19, Tudor Hall Va. to Kingston S.C., not excepted as postage, the cover offered here.3. 1861 Nov. 19, Wideman's S.C., accepted as postage. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, large margins showing framelines on all sides except bottom right corner, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 5" cds on cover to Revd. H. A. Tupper, Chaplain 9th Geo. Vols., Richmond Va., forwarded to Manassas Junction Va. with "Richmond Va. Nov 9 1861" cds; part of flap missing, Very Fine. Scott No. 16X1  $2,500. A SCARCE MILITARY FREE FORWARDED USE OF THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP. Regulations permitted forwarding letters addressed to military personnel free of charge even though as in this case the new destination exceeded the 500 mile "short" rate from Charleston. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, full margins showing some outer framelines, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Jan 26 1862" cds on local cover addressed to Col. Joseph Abney at the Charleston Hotel, F.-V.F. Scott No. 16X1  $2,500. A RARE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL ON A DROP COVER OVERPAYING THE 2¢ LOCAL RATE. This early in the war, such a 3¢ overpayment was still quite significant. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, margins except in at top, tied by blue crayon "Way Sept 14th /61" postmark and cancel on cover to Pocotaligo S.C.; stains and faults, partial flap, Fine. Scott No. 16X1  $2,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WAY USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL. This way letter was likely put onto a train en route to Savannah for delivery at Pocotaligo. The 1¢ way fee would have been collected in cash on delivery. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, two huge margins, touched on others, bright and fresh, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 4 1861" cds on cover addressed to Col. Montgomery Moses at Sumter S.C.; flap and tiny edge tear, reduced slightly at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 16X1  $2,500. These lithographed stamps were printed on white wove paper by Walker, Evans & Co. of Charleston in August 1861, per order of Postmaster Huger. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, three margins, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Oct 18 1861" cds on orange buff cover to Lynchburg Va., red crayon "Due 5" rating for 10¢ rate over 500 miles, additional bold strike of Lynchburg "DUE 5" handstamp (CSA type H) clearly restates postage due; faults including no backflap, Fine, A rare underpaid use of the Charleston postmaster's provisional. Scott No. 16X1  $2,500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, four large margins showing frame lines on all sides, tied by "Charleston S.C. June 20 186" cds on light blue cover to Flat Rock N.C., Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 16X1  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A REMARKABLE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ PROVISIONAL STAMP DURING THE TEMPORARY REGULAR ISSUE SHORTAGE OF JUNE 1862. This late use of the Charleston postmaster provisional stamp was used just ten days prior to the general postage rate increase to a standard 10¢ regardless of distance. Apparently due to a temporary shortage of Confederate stamps in Charleston at this time, Postmaster Huger brought out supplies of the now obsolete provisionals and placed them on sale. Other June 1862 usages are recorded. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 16 1861" cds and addressed to Newberry C.H. S.C., forwarded to Greenville with manuscript "Ford 5" due rating, some docketing at left; invisible cover edge tear at right, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 16XU1  $3,500. A RARE FORWARDED EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON WHITE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on blue, cancelled by sharp bold strike of "Charleston S.C. Oct 8 1861" cds and addressed to Sumter S.C., pencil "Due 5", magenta docketing at top left, Extremely Fine, Ex-Weill Brothers, W. Carroll. Scott No. 16XU5  $3,500. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON BLUE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on blue, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Oct 23 1861" cds and military address to Wm Aiken Kelly, care Capt C. D. Barksdale, 1st Regmt S.C. Vol. at Suffolk Va., located just within 500 miles; edge fault and some pinholes, Fine and rare, ex-Mueller. Scott No. 16XU5  $3,500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on buff, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Aug 16 1861" and addressed to Laurens S.C.; top edge repaired and two flaps replaced, Very Fine appearance, ex-Kohn, Stonewall. Scott No. 16XU4  $3,500. THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF A CHARLESTON C.S.A. PROVISIONAL. In August 1861, Charleston Postmaster Huger ordered stamped envelopes from Walker, Evans & Co. These envelopes, on various colors of paper, were prepared from a woodcut similar in design to an ornamental oval used on the adhesives issued a short time afterwards. It was reported that the envelopes were placed on sale on August 15th 1861, only one day prior to this usage.. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on dark orange buff, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 5 1861" cds and addressed to J. A. Kirkpatrick at Greenville S.C.; some staining, reduced slightly at left, Fine. Scott No. 16XU3 var.  $3,500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 1 1861" cds and addressed to Jas. F. Smith at Hodges Depot, S.C.; reduced slightly at top, small bit of flap missing, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 16XU3  $3,500. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON ORANGE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. $0 (Image)