Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. 14 stamps as part of a plate reconstruction group; includes bottom corner margin vertical strip of three (faults), 7 used singles (two on piece) and four unused singles; condition is mixed, includes a selection of forgeries, a Fine group. Scott No. 56X2  $2,380 for singles. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Large margins with slightly cut in, minor margin stain, tied by Memphis, Ten. cds on cover to Camden, Ark., cover forwarded with "Camden, Ark./Jul. 15" cds with manuscript "Forwarded, Due 5cts", back flap showing forwarding address and sent back to Memphis, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a stunning usage. Scott No. 56X2  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Left sheet margin single, four clear to large margins, clipped corner at bottom right not affecting design, tied by "Memphis. Ten." cds on Patriotic cover with spectacular Jeff Davis Medallion Patriotic design in purple brown (Dietz type JD-1), addressed to Helena, Ark., adhesive appears to have a bit of margin soiling, however most appears to be due to the dark patriotic design showing through paper, Very Fine, a stunning usage & design. Scott No. 56X2  $5,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT MEMPHIS POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON A JEFFERSON DAVIS MEDALLION PATRIOTIC COVER. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Defects at right, tied by "Memphis, Ten., Sep 8, 1861" cds on cover to Bailey Springs, Ala., F.-V.F. appearance. Scott No. 56X2  $1,750. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Red. Partially torn off single affixed over U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Batesville, Ark., tied by Memphis, Ten. cds, Fine and unusual. Scott No. 56X2+U.S. 26  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)