Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co., Louisville, Ky., Aug 2, 1861. Bold strike of cds on orange cover from the C.S.A. to Waterbury Conn. with manuscript "2/- C.H.P." express charge (two bits, or 25¢) - "C.H.P." are the initials of Charles H. Phelps and at the right "Confederacy Postage Paid 20c", bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) vertical pair tied by two strikes of blue "Louisville Ky., Aug 3, 1861" duplex, forwarded upon arrival with "Waterbury Ct., Aug 9 1861" cds to Branford Point; backflap replaced improving top edge, Fine appearance, Unlisted in the Walske census.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

Charles H. Phelps was the express company agent in Augusta, who was later prosecuted in Confederate District Court in Savannah for transporting letters in violation of the law. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Confederacy, Adams Southern Express. Imprint at top of orange cover bearing large margin 5¢ olive green (1c) tied by neat blue "Columbus, S.C., Jan 9" cds to Leesville S.C., Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A lovely cover with "Adams" crossed out and "Co." added by pen due to the fact that the Adams firm was now under the control of the Southern Express Company. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500