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Lot No:4096
Symbol:Confederacy, Amherst C.H., Va., May 21. Cds with manuscript Free, From Am. Ct. Ho. P.M. postmaster free frank endorsement on cover to Maple Hill, Va., with boxed H.C. Pierce, Attorney at Law, Amherst Court House, Va. corner card, "May 22/61" docketing below free frank, with original enclosure, Very Fine, a rare postmaster free frank usage used in the Confederacy. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The free frank could still be used for postmaster's mail at this time as the free frank was not abolished until the CSA Postal Service started operation on June 1, 1861. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:19:32 EST
Sold For 290
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Symbol:Confederacy, Charlottesville, Va., Apr 24, 1864. Cds with matching "10" rate handstamp on "Soldier's Letter" endorsed cover to Benton, Ala., with albino embossed Boynton & Boynton, Atty's At Law, Cahawba, Ala. corner card, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:19:55 EST
Sold For 130
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Lot No:4098
Symbol:Cat No:Collection
Confederacy, (Fredericksburg, Va.). Cover with indistinct townmark and manuscript "Due 10" addressed to Harrisburg Depot, N.C. with soldier's endorsement at left, blue embossed Franklin Slaughter & Co., Banking, Exchange & Collection Office, Fredericksburg, Va. cameo corner card; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:20:18 EST
Sold For 290
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Lot No:4099
Symbol:Confederacy, Gordonsville, Va., Sep 13. Bold cds with matching "Paid" and "10" in circle rate handstamp on cover to Kingston, Ga., with boxed Wm. H. Kite, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries…, Liberty Mills, Va. corner card; light wear and seal cover opening tear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:21:14 EST
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Lot No:4100
Symbol:Confederacy, Lexington, Va., Nov 18. Blue cds with matching "Paid 5" handstamp on cover to Lewisburg, Va., with gray allover Greenlee Davidson, Attorney at Law, Lexington, Va. shaded ad; trivial edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:21:55 EST
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Symbol:Confederacy, Lisbon, Va., Feb 12 (1862). Bold brown cds on small cover with matching straight line "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "5" rate to Arnoldton, Va., Extremely Fine and choice, brown cancellations are scarce with only 54 Post Offices using brown ink, this is perhaps the finest brown postmark (pictured in Monroe Book, page 84). Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:22:48 EST
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Symbol:Confederacy, Marion, Va., Jul 29. Bold cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on cover to Elizabethton, E. Tenn., with fancy boxed Eagle House, Marion, Va. corner card; small opening tear at top center, Very Fine,ex-Myerson. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:23:13 EST
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Lot No:4103
Symbol:Confederacy, Petersburg, Va., May 29. Bold sharp strike of blue cds with matching "10" rate handstamp on Evans & Cogswell, Stationers & Printers, Columbia S.C. corner card cover to New Center, S.C., with S.C. Volunteers soldier's "in Haste" endorsement at lower left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $200 - 300.
When areas of Charleston were subjected to the shelling by Union batteries, some businesses moved to Columbia. The printing firm of Evans & Cogswell was one of these businesses. They build a printing plant at the corner of Gervais and Huger streets in 1863 and began printed currency for the Confederate government. On the night of February 17, 1865, Sherman's Army burned this print plant. The original brick walls stood, it was later rebuilt and still stands to this day.
The Evans & Cogswell Company are known for producing the 1861 Charleston, S.C. Postmaster Provisional typographed entires on envelopes of various colors (16UX1-16UX6) and placed on sale August 15th 1861. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:23:54 EST
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Lot No:4104
Symbol:Confederacy, Petersburg, Va., Jul 25. Blue cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. to New Orleans La., with allover green R.A. Young & Bro. Grocers & General Commission Merchants, Petersburg Va. shaded ad design, a Very Fine and scarce ad cover. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:24:36 EST
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Lot No:4105
Symbol:Confederacy, Pittsylvania, Va. Jun. 5 (1861). Red cds with black "Paid" straightline and matching numeral "5" in circle on folded cover to Martinsville, also manuscript "Paid 5¢", Very Fine, only two color marking known from this town. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
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Lot No:4106
Symbol:Confederacy, "Richmond, Va. Jun 1, 1861", First Day of CSA Postal Service. Bold cds and matching "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on small ladies cover to Petersburg, Va., some toning, still Very Fine and an important date in Confederate Postal History. Estimate; $300 - 400.
On June 1st, 1861, the Confederate Postal Service began operating. Prior to this date the seceded states operated under U.S. regulations and rates. Since no Confederate stamps were available, postmasters were directed to use any temporary or provisional measures. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:27:07 EST
Sold For 450
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Lot No:4107
Symbol:Confederacy, Richmond, Va., Jul 6, 1861. Cds and matching "Paid 5cts" rate handstamp on cover to Leatherwood, Va., with red "Samuel Ayres & Son., General Commission and Forwarding Merchants, Richmond, Va." cameo corner card; opening slit at top right edge, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:27:36 EST
Sold For 350
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Lot No:4108
Symbol:Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Jul. 29, 1861. Postmark and light "Paid 10" in circle on "Spotswood Hotel, Main Street, Richmond, Va." advertising cover, addressed to Darien, Ga. with overall light blue shaded illustrated advertising, light edge soiling and wear, partial backflap and minor diagonal bend, Fine and attractive, signed Kimbrough. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:28:32 EST
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Lot No:4109
Symbol:Confederacy, Richmond, Va., Aug. 27, 1861. Cds on large size printed circular to Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Va., handstamped straight line "Paid" with pencil "2" circular rate, endorsed "Chge Adjt Genl Office", interesting printed orders concerning firearms in private possession, datelined "Aug. 23, 1861" from the Adjutant General Office, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:29:08 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:4110
Symbol:Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Sep. 11, 1861. Cds with matching "Paid 2" in italics on drop cover addressed "Hon. A.H. Stephens, Vice Pres't C.S.A., Present", docketing on reverse "wants the Pres to release him", missing backflap and somewhat reduced, Very Fine, extremely fresh and attractive 2¢ rate usage. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:30:05 EST
Sold For 220
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Lot No:4111
Symbol:Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Jan. 16. Cds with matching "Due 2" straightline handstamp (struck twice) on drop cover, Very Fine and rare,ex-Judd, signed Green, Kimbrough. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Powell notes in his book "CSA Markings and Postal History of Richmond Va." that there are not more than 5 or 6 known "Due 2" markings. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:30:46 EST
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Lot No:4112
Symbol:Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Jul. 30 (1863). Cds with matching slanted "Due 10" straightline on oatmeal cover addressed to Tranquility, N.C., manuscript return address "A.S. Pease, Co. A, 44th Reg. N.C.T.", included is original enclosure datelined "General Hospital No. 27, Richmond, Va. July 24/63" stating "I am now on the mend and in good spirits…much better than I was when father left….am good to be down for good while…", etc., Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150.
General Hospital #27 was infamous and was also called "Gangrene Hospital" and Company G Hall Hospital. It was formerly a social, meeting and drill hall operated by Militia Co. G. The hospital opened in March 1862 and closed July 1863. It had a capacity of about 50. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:31:11 EST
Sold For 160
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Lot No:4113
Symbol:Confederacy, Ridgeway, Va., April 4th, 1863. Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on cover to Leatherwood, Va., with tan allover illustrated Stultz & Burnell, Manufacturers of Henry County Leaf Tobacco, Dzebs Store P.O., Virginia shaded ad showing Tobacco Leaf, Very Fine, a very rare allover ad. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:32:18 EST
Sold For 325
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Lot No:4114
Symbol:Confederacy, Salem, Va., Aug 15. Cds and manuscript pencil "Paid 5" on cover to Huntersville, Va., with gray allover illustrated Wytheville Female College, Virginia shaded ad showing College Building View, with original lengthy enclosure datelined from Dingledale; some edge soiling and wear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:33:10 EST
Sold For 350
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Lot No:4115
Symbol:Confederacy, Staunton, Va., Jun 5, 1861. Cds with "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on fresh cover to Massie's Mill, Va., with orange allover Jordan and Peyton, Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va. shaded ad, with original enclosure; cover a bit reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:34:24 EST
Sold For 325
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Lot No:4116
Symbol:Confederacy, Winchester, Va. Jul 3 (1861). Cds and matching "Paid 10" on cover to Somerset, Va. then correctly rerated with "Paid 5" slightly over other handstamp, additionally manuscript "Pd", Very Fine, only two rerated covers known from this town. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
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