Confederacy, "Fort Sumter, January 29, 1864", blue cover with original datelined letter to Orangeburg C.H., S.C., endorsed "Politeness of Mr. L. W. Jenkins, carried out of the mails to Orangeburg C.H. with and red crayon "2" due rating for the drop rate, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. Original contents of letter notes, "… you have no idea how much pleasure it affords me to get a letter from you while I am so closely confined here… The Yankies have been shelling us ever since yesterday morning. They fired on the fort all night and are still doing it now about 11 o'clock in the morning… I know I must have some creepers for every person is complaining of them, but I have not seen any of them yet, but I imagine I can feel them crawling on me sometimes on my body… Darling, I am badly situated for writing a letter… Working on the fort is still going on. They do not stop on account of the shelling. We have about one hundred negroes at work." It is easy to feel his discomfort as Fort Sumter was under direct siege since mid-1863 until its evacuation the night of March 17-18, 1865. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, "Yorkville, May 24", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript canceling 10¢ blue (12), four huge margins, on 1863 homemade cover to Charleston S.C., forwarded with "Charleston S.C. Jun 1 186" cds and matching "Paid 10" circled rating handstamp (CSA type G) to Anderson C.H., S.C.; reduced slightly at right, a Very Fine forwarded use. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 10-Star Flag, red and blue design on embossed border ladies cover to Kenwick, Ga., with "Richmond, Va., Sep 10" cds and matching "Paid 10" in circle handstamp alongside; cover with a few trivial tiny paper erosions, Very Fine, most unusual patriotic design on an embossed ladies cover; with 2015 P.F. certificate. C.S.A. Catalog No. F10-3. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 12-Star and Bars C.S.A. Flag, red white and blue waving flag design with "Who for Justice, Truth and Law…" verse (C.S.A. #54) on cover to Lumberton N.C., Charleston "5" due rating handstamp no town cancel but numeral "5" handstamp for unpaid letter, corporal in 14th regiment of N.C. volunteers soldier's endorsement at top, probably Charleston origin, scattered toned spots, some edge wear, Fine and scarce. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, ample to mostly large margins, tied by "Richmond, Va., Sep 20, 1862" cds on cover to Abingdon, Va., Very Fine. Scott No. 2  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, large margins, slight stain, tied by "Hardeeville S.C." cds on homemade cover to Col. H. Calhoun at Pendleton S.C., reverse with "Camp Prichard, Sept 30 1862" docketing, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 2  $325. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, malformed "O" of "POSTAGE", position 25, large margins, tied by "Knoxville, Tenn., Nov 9" cds on fresh homemade cover to Lynchburg, Va., Extremely Fine, a choice on cover usage of this distinct plate variety. Scott No. 2  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue, Patterson, large margins, manuscript canceled on turned cover to Savannah, Ga., matching "Dixie, Ga., Nov 18, 1862" postmark, inside franked with 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing (6) tied by "Calhoun, Ga., Jun 19" cds and addressed to Boston, Ga., Very Fine; with 2014 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 2  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, o.g., never hinged, large to huge margins, rich brilliant color and remarkably fresh, Very Fine and choice, a stunning mint example in scarce never hinged condition; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80). Scott No. 2b  $700. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, ample margins, tied by neat "Rogersville, Ten., Jun 3" cds on cover to Richmond, Va., Very Fine, a very scarce usage from Rogersville, ex McBride, Haas. Scott No. 1  Estimate $400 - 600. Much of Tennessee came under Union control during 1862 and remained so for the duration of the war. Rogersville is located in eastern Tennessee, where Confederate forces were able to resist Union advances more effectively. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, horizontal pair, large margins except just in at top, each cancelled by two manuscript strokes on yellow cover with military address to Capt. J.A.R. Hanks, Asst. Quarter Master C.S.A., Ga. Vol. at Richmond Va., "Dalton Ga. Dec 3 1861" cds; insignificant soiling, F.-V.F.; with 2014 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1  $500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, four large margins, tied by neat "Augusta Ga Feb 12" cds on cover in care of Carroll Hoy Co. to New Orleans La., manuscript "Due 5" rating at center; usual filing holes, Very Fine. Scott No. 1  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, huge margins except barely touched bottom right, beautiful bright color, tied by "Savannah Ga. 'Paid' Apr 12" cds to Milledgeville Ga., "Care of Col. McKinley" endorsement at bottom left, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 1  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, unofficial Baton Rouge roulette, unused and affixed to cover with printed New Orleans, La. address panel; light cover toning as usual from the "Desk Find", Very Fine; with 2014 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1  $500 off cover. A group of these envelopes was found by the Weill brothers decades ago. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ olive green, clear to large margins, manuscript canceled on cover to Salisbury, N.C., with "Estill Springs, Tenn, Jun 21st/62" manuscript postmark alongside; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a very scarce Tennessee postmark, unlisted in the C.S.A. handbook. Scott No. 1c  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ olive green, affixed over U.S. 1852, 3¢ Nesbitt indicia on pre-print address entire to Athens, Tenn., tied by blue "Nashville, Ten., Nov 17, 1861" cds, reverse with Planter Bank embossed corner card, Very Fine. Scott No. 1c  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ olive green, two singles, margin mostly large to just touching, tied by blue "Nashville, Ten., Dec 21, 1861" cds on fresh cover to Lynchburg, Va., Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 1c  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862 (Apr. 16) Charleston S.C. to Portland Me. via New York, light buff cover endorsed "Care Geo W Woodman Esq", entered U.S. mails with "New-York Ship Letter '5' May 19" cds, forwarded to Gorham Me. with U.S. 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Portland Me May 27 1862" cds, there is no sign of censorship, F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. The letter outlines how such mail was handled in the South: "If you desire to write… use tissue paper & a small light envelope sealed and directed to her and then enclose it in another envelope sealed & directed to me. This may be addressed to my wife at No. 3 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, who understands the complications of the mode of sending it.". $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose, margins huge to slightly in at top right, tied by "Shelbyville, Te., Mar 26" cds on cover to Chappells Depot, N.C.; minor cover corner wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 5  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose, clear to large margins, tied by neat "Richmond, Va., May 22, 1862" cds on cover to Montevallo, Ala.; cover reduced at left, Very Fine; with 2015 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 5  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, two strikes of blue Richmond, Va. town cancels, strong bright color and crisp impression, well balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, rarely encountered with a color cancellation; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 3  $1,550. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, five singles, four from a strip, clear to large margins, tied by three strikes of "Murfreesboro Ten. Dec. 11, 1862" cds on cover to Charleston Tenn.; reduced right edge of cover and a third of stamp at right expertly restored, F.-V.F. appearance. Scott No. 3  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. AN EXTREMELY RARE TENNESSEE USAGE OF THE 2¢ GREEN 1862 ISSUE. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, ample to large margins, tied by "Knoxville, Tenn., Jun 29, 1862" cds on adversity cover made from Medicinal Wrapper, to Spring Place, Ga.; missing top flap, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 4  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, horizontal pair, large margins except clear at right, tied by partial "Augusta Ga" cds on homemade buff cover to Alexander Stephens, Vice President of the Confederate States at Richmond Va., 1862 docketing on reverse; repaired at top, a Very Fine pair. Scott No. 4  $450. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, Stone 2, four even margins, rich color on bright paper, tied by partial "Savannah Ga. 'Paid' May 22 1862" cds on light yellow cover to Augusta Ga.; flap tear, Very Fine. Scott No. 4  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)