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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 116

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Wallpaper Covers
image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4120
Symbol:Cat No:4

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, Stone 2. Margins full to in, tied by field army grid handstamp on floral multicolored wallpaper cover to Wilmington N.C., opened for display, stamp flaws from placement over cover edge of cover, still Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:39:44 EST
Sold For 475

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4121
Symbol:Cat No:6

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue Printing. Horizontal pair, full margins, manuscript canceled (no town postmark) on wallpaper cover with floral design in blue, gray and white, to Pickens C.H., S.C., with interesting original enclosure attributed to William S. Grisham, a wealthily 38 year old planter living near Walhalla, S.C., with interesting content regarding the war, mention that he does not know whether he needs a substitute (to go in his stead to serve in the military), Very Fine.
Scott No. 6; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:40:33 EST
Sold For 425

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4122
Symbol:Cat No:7

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly Printing. Horizontal pair, full margins, some slight creasing, canceled by blue "Raleigh, N.C., Jan 4" cds with second strike on fresh wallpaper cover with multicolored floral design, to Salem, N.C., F.-V.F.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:41:08 EST
Sold For 475

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4123
Symbol:Cat No:11

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Margins to barely touched at left, manuscript "X" cancel, on colorful wallpaper cover with brown and blue scroll pattern design, addressed to Hickory Flat, Ala., original letter datelined "Lenoirs P.O. Tennessee, June the 6th 1863", no postmark, Very Fine with great eye-appeal, Very Fine with great eye-appeal, ex-Bleuler.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $500 - 750.

The acute paper shortage in the South manifested itself in the variety of envelopes which were handmade from numerous materials. Actual wallpaper, generally cut from unused rolls, was widely used and many wallpaper covers are quite colorful and ornate.
US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:41:37 EST
Sold For 425

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4124
Symbol:
Confederacy, Adam's Run, S.C. Cds with manuscript "Oct. 19" date on lovely wallpaper cover with floral design in white & gray, addressed to Aiken, S.C., Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:42:14 EST
Sold For 300

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4125
Symbol:
Confederacy, Adam's Run, S.C., Jul 5. Cds with matching straight line "Paid" handstamp on wallpaper cover with floral design in blue gray and white, addressed to Charleston, S.C., Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:43:20 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4126
Symbol:
Confederacy, Ashboro, N.C., Dec 3. Light blue cds with matching "Paid" and "10" in circle handstamp on gray & blue design wallpaper cover to Greensboro, N.C.; some small corner flaws ar right, F.-V.F., with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:43:53 EST
Sold For 230

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4127
Symbol:
Confederacy, C.E. Taylor, Sig Corps C.S.A. Endorsement on wallpaper cover with enameled blue, gray and white floral design, addressed to Richmond, Va. and handcarried outside the mails, Very Fine, an unusual wallpaper usage, signed Kimbrough.
Estimate; $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350



Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:44:38 EST
Sold For 250

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4128
Symbol:
Confederacy, Canton, Mi., Nov 13. Cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue (12) with margins large to just in at upper left, on blue and lavender floral wallpaper cover to Tibbee Station, Miss along the "Mobile & Ohio R.R.", Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:44:59 EST
Sold For 700

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4129
Symbol:
Confederacy, Charlottesville, Va., July 12. Cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue (12) on tan and white floral wallpaper cover Goldsboro, N.C., manuscript "1864" docketing at top; some cover wear and small tear at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:45:45 EST
Sold For 230

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4130
Symbol:Cat No:12

Confederacy, Charlottesville, Va., Nov 30, 1863. Neat cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue on wallpaper cover with blue, gold and gray floral design, addressed to Stanton, Va.; stamp with clipped corner and extraneous ink additionally tying stamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:46:33 EST
Sold For 375

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4131
Symbol:
Confederacy, Charlottesville, Va., Oct 8, 1863. Cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue (12) with clear to large margins on blue tan & gray floral wallpaper cover to Scooba, Miss.; cover sides open for display and some light edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:47:27 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4132
Symbol:Cat No:11

Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Sep 5. Blue cds with matching grid canceling 1863, 10¢ blue with margins to touched, on wallpaper cover with gray and white design addressed to Winnsboro S.C.; top flap missing, bottom flap opened for display, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:47:55 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4133
Symbol:
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., Jun 17. Blue cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue (12) with full margins on black and gray marble design wallpaper cover to Manchester, S.C., Very Fine, ex-Kaplan.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:48:29 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4134
Symbol:
Confederacy, Flat Rock, N.C., Apr 26. Cds with matching "Paid 10" handstamp on wallpaper cover with multicolored floral patterning, to Chester, S.C.; some cover erosion at lower right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:49:08 EST
Sold For 210

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4135
Symbol:
Confederacy, Flat Rock, N.C., Mar 28. Cds on attractive floral design wallpaper cover to Columbia, S.C., franked with 1863, 10¢ blue (12) light crease, canceled by light grid; small piece out of reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:50:02 EST
Sold For 375

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4136
Symbol:
Confederacy, Hazelwood (S.C.), Feb 7. Manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating on fresh wallpaper cover with dark red and blue design to Rev. W. Banks, 6th Regt. S.C. Reserves Comp. C., Care of Capt. Ingram, Pocotaligo S.C.; flaps opened for display, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

We known of another cover with matching wallpaper design from Banks in Pocotaligo to his wife in Hazelwood.
US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:50:39 EST
Sold For 500

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4137
Symbol:Cat No:11

Confederacy, Petersburg, Va. Blue cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue, bottom margin single (11) on wallpaper cover with floral design in violet, to South Carolina endorsed "In haste"'; stamp with a couple small corner creases, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350



Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:51:24 EST
Sold For 450

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4138
Symbol:
Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Oct. 20, 1862. Bold and complete cds and "Due 10" handstamp on Wallpaper Cover to Winston, N.C., fancy leaf pattern in brown and red, typical frail condition as almost always, Very Fine, impressive and extremely attractive Wallpaper cover, ex-Brian Green & Wm. Bogg, signed Kimbrough.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

This covers appears as the illustration copy in Peter Powell's book on page 35 (Richmond cancel, type 3g).
US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:51:59 EST
Sold For 475

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4139
Symbol:
Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Oct. 27, 1862. Cds and bold "Due 10" handstamp on Wallpaper Cover to Winston, N.C., fancy floral pattern in green and gray, soldier's docketing at left, minor edge wear, Very Fine and attractive, attractive adversity cover, signed Kimbrough.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:53:08 EST
Sold For 400

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4140
Symbol:Cat No:12

Confederacy, Rock Hill, S.C., Feb 7. Cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue on wallpaper with geometric wedge pattern, to Chesterville, S.C., 1864 docketing below stamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:54:22 EST
Sold For 210

image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4141
Symbol:
Confederacy, Society Hill, S.C., Jul 19. Bold neat cds tying 1863, 10¢ blue (11) large margins to slightly in at right, on fresh gray and black design wallpaper cover to Georgetown, S.C., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:55:25 EST
Sold For 750
image Sale No: 116
Lot No:4142
Symbol:
Confederacy, Wallpaper Cover Group. Balance of 8 covers; with two #12 frankings, one with Canton, Miss. manuscript and white and gray flower wallpaper inside, other with Pacolit Mills manuscript and blue floral design inside, two brown agate wallpaper covers from Winsborough, S.C. (missing stamps), and four hand carried covers; condition varied, generally Fine or better.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 14:56:24 EST
Sold For 525


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