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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1421

1863, 10¢ blue (11) four margins, tied by "Charleston S.C., Feb 25" double-circle datestamp on blue printed one-page donation request letter to Aiken S.C., Very Fine and unusual overpaid 1¢ circular rate use. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States 11] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1422

11b

1863, 10¢ dark blue (11b) large margins to touched at bottom, tied by "Richmond Va." cds on what was originally a blue legal-size "Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department" semi-official cover to Capt. R.B. Moorman at Commanding Post, Louisburg Va., turned and refolded into small cover, 10¢ greenish blue, Die B (12c), large margins, tied by "Louisburg Va." cds to Fairfax Va., opened for display, Very Fine and most unusual adversity usage of a semi-official cover. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States 11b] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1423

1863, 10¢ blue (12) huge margins, creased tied by "Charleston S.C. Aug 26" double-circle datestamp on overpaid drop-rate adversity cover made from a military form showing "Rank, Corps" etc addressed to Officer of the Charleston & Savannah Railroad, Ravenel S.C. that was part of the Charleston area, second overpaid drop use bearing 10¢ blue (12), margins to in, tied by "Charleston S.C. Aug 31" cds to local address; envelope cut for display, Very Fine and rare double overpaid drop use, ex-Weiss. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1424

1863, 10¢ blue (12) full to large margins, bright shade with a bit of toning, tied by sharp "Thomasville Ga. Oct 23" cds on multicolor wallpaper with floral design addressed to Albany Ga.; missing top flap, side flaps mostly separated, F.-V.F. and pretty design showing rose flower. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1425

12 var.

1863, 10¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing (12 var.) huge margins, tied by face-free partial Weldon N.C. cds on adversity cover made from lined paper addressed locally to Messrs. Thos. Branch & Sons, business letter datelined "Weldon N.C., Dec 7th 1863" and privately carried to Petersburg where posted as overpaid drop letter, Extremely Fine and choice adversity overpaid drop use. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States 12 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1426

12 var.

1864, 10¢ deep blue, Keatinge & Ball printing (12 var.) large margins all around, tied by partial "Sumter S.C. Feb 26" on small overpaid drop cover to Mrs. R.E. Pennal, who was the wife of Sergt. Robert E. Pennal, Co. B 25th S.C. Infantry, Very Fine and scarce KB overpaid drop use. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States 12 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $85.00
Will close during Public Auction

CSA Patriotic Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1427

F11-3

11-Star Flag Patriotic (C.S.A. Catalog F11-3) red and blue patriotic design on buff cover with soldier's endorsement from "Sergt. Geo. G. Nicol, Co. B, Col. Scott's 1st. Regt, La. Cavalry" by "Politenes of Henry Castle Esq." to Baton Rouge La., pencil "N.B. Address Letters to Corinth Mississippi" and "Please deposit in Post Office at Baton Rouge", entered mails with manuscript "2" rating for the drop rate to local resident Miss Amelia Reynaud, docketed "Rec'd March 28th 1862" on reverse; some edge wear, Very Fine. (Image1)

Get Market Data for [United States F11-3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

C.S.A. Catalog $3,500

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

Prisoner of War Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1428

Johnson's Island, Ohio, prisoner of war cover from General Frazer bearing 2¢ black (73) tied by target duplexed with "Sandusky O. Mar 23, 1865" double-circle datestamp on orange cover addressed in his hand locally to Mrs. L.S. Frazer, ms. "Ex J.C." examiner's marking; slightly reduced at left, cover with few repaired tears, stamp with few scuffs, Fine and rare use of the Black Jack on a 2c drop letter from Johnson's Island prison, ex-Malz, Felton; with 2004 C.S.A. certificate. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1429

Point Lookout, Md., buff cover to Richmond Va., endorsed "Via Fort. Monroe & Flag Truce Boat" at left and "R.W. Steger 1st Va. Cav" top left, examiner's large oval "Approved Point Lookout, Md. J. N. Patterson Capt & Provost Marshal" handstamp (CSA Catalog type PWH-16 A), entered U.S. mails with 3¢ rose (65) tied by target duplexed with "Point Lookout Md. Apr. 11 '64" double-circle datestamp, also tied by "Richmond Va. May 9" cds, matching "DUE 2" drop letter rate handstamp; ink stain on stamp, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Walske. (Image1)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1430

Point Lookout, Md., orange prisoner-of-war cover to Richmond Va. endorsed "Flag of Truce" and from "C.L. Richardson Co. A, 4th N.C. Cavalry", clear strike of examiner's large oval handstamp "Approved Point Lookout, Md. J. N. Patterson Capt & Provost Marshal" (Ty. 1), bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel and "Point Lookout Md. Jan. 28" double-circle datestamp, also tied by "Richmond Va. Feb" cds with unclear date, matching "DUE 2" drop letter rate handstamp; some minor edge tears, Very Fine appearance. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1431

"Union 600" - Marine Hospital, Charleston S.C., cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), slight corner crease, tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Fair Haven Vt. Sep 26" cds on 1864 cover to "Capt. J. A. Penfield, Co. H. 5th N.Y. Cavalry, Prisoner of War, Charleston, S.C.", endorsed "via Hilton Head S.C." at bottom left, docketed "Ansd Nov 7 /65", letter datelined "Fairhaven, Vt., Sept 25, 1864" from his sister, Carrie K. Spencer; some light cover soiling and light toning, Penfield was in Marine Hospital where prisoners were under fire from their own guns. The dates are known from Penfield's published war-time diary, Very Fine and rare "Union 600" use. (Image1)

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1432

"Union 600" - Roper Hospital, Charleston S.C., cover bearing two uncanceled 3¢ rose (65) singles addressed to Lt. H. a. D. Merritt, Prisoner of War, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. endorsed "per Flag of Truce Boat" at top, docketed "10$ gold" and return address of "G. R. Merritt, Box 2491, New York" up the left side, original letter datelined "New York Sept 15th, 1864" to "My Dear Hen[ry]" from his brother saying "First we had heard of you since June 12th … glad to hear that you was sent to Charleston. The N.Y. Times had your name announced as one of the prisoners there on Tuesday & your letter reached us next day. I enclose ten gold dollars and sent this under cover to Maj. John F. Anderson as you requested. You mention having written for some things before, not having received the letter I cannot send them. Please write again stating what you want and send a duplicate letter by next conveyance."; cover horizontal crease, opened three sides, top back flap missing and overall light soiling, Fine and rare. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

Blockade Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1433

1862 (Aug. 22) Savannah Ga. to Rome, Italy via Charleston and Nassau, Aug. 22, 1862 origin date on cover to Mrs. John Lorenzo Locke in Rome, in care of Parkenham & Hooker Bankers, blue "Forwarded by Henry Adderley & Co., Nassau N.P. Bahamas" forwarder's oval handstamp, entered British Mails with red "Nassau, Paid, OC 22 62" cds and 3sh6p triple-rate paid in cash, red crayon "3/4" credit and blue crayon "2" 2d retained by Bahamas P.O., red London (12.16) and Calais (12.17) transit datestamps, red "PD" in oval, Rome (12.22) arrival backstamp, Dec. 22nd 1862 receipt docketing; edge faults, Fine. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1434

1862 Incoming Blockade Cover via Wilmington N.C., cover with mostly clear "Wilmington N.C. '5 Paid' Apr 16" integral-rate cds (converted from pre-war 3¢ rate) and manuscript "12" ship rating for 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee to Mrs. E.A. Gray, Richmond Va.; missing top flap and some light toning, small repaired tear at left, Very Fine; with 1988 C.S.A. certificate. (Image1)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1435

1863 (May 24) Nassau to Hendersonville N.C. via Wilmington N.C., small cover endorsed "favored by Capt. Stiles" (Captain's name was Steele) and carried from Nassau on May 24th aboard the blockade runner Banshee (I) to Wilmington arriving May 28th, "Wilmington N.C. May 29" cds and matching "SHIP" straightline with "12" rate for 10¢ inland postage to Hendersonville plus 2¢ ship fee; expertly sealed backflap tears including one that extended to front at top, Very Fine appearance, ex-Walske. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1436

1864 (May 27) Liverpool, England - Nassau - Charleston S.C., folded Gray correspondence letter with 2 letters on one sheet - one datelined "London May 26th 1864" from John Lilliat to David Kennedy of Marietta Georgia and the other "Liverpool 27 May 1864" from Mr. Phillips also addressed to Mr Kennedy; carried by Blockade Runner "Druid" from Nassau to Charleston, entered mails with "Charleston S.C. Jun 29 '64" cds with matching "Steam-Ship" oval handstamp with manuscript "12" rating for 10¢ inland postage to Richmond Va. plus 2¢ ship fee, letters with interesting content "…news of dreadful carnage and destruction in Virginia the Armies of Virginia are ever in the ascedent and after 3 years of of dreadful and devastating War…England especially nearly and deeply interested in the results of the struggle must more than any other be affected by the events disasterous to a country with which she has been so long associated with…you well know that our entire sympathies go with the success of your government in this, their life and death struggle…", Very Fine and choice blockade cover, Walske census BI-Ch-55; with 1979 C.S.A. certificate. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1437

(Blockade Run) 1864 (Aug. 23) Fort Pemberton, S.C. to Liverpool via Wilmington and Nassau, outbound blockade-run cover with original "Fort Pemberton, August 23, 1864" enclosed addressed to Mrs. C. L. Burckmyer, in care of Fraser Trenholm & Co. in Liverpool, England, entered British Mails with unpaid with 2sh due, comprising 1sh packet postage to England and 1sh penalty fee, blue crayon "1/5 + 7 = 2/" accounting (1p plus half of penalty retained by Bahamas P.O.), Liverpool (10.15) receiving datestamp and manuscript "2/" 2s due rating, some interesting content "I am called off suddenly to Richmond on business and as I will not be back in time to write you for the next mail from Nassau…Our war news of late is very meager…The affair at Mobile stirred us up for a while…What do you think of the Tallahassee? Isn't she doing a great work? She was a blockade running and was filled out at Wilmington and has already done mischief enough to make the Yankees how extensively…"; cover mounted on black backing, Very Fine, Walske census BO-Nas-88. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1438

1864 (Sep. 11) Outgoing Blockade-Run Cover from Charleston via Nassau to England, blockade cover sent from Captain C. L. Burckmyer with pencil "Sept. 11th '64" date notation addressed to Mrs. C.L. Burckmyer, Care Messers Fraser Trenholm & Co., Liverpool, England, delivered directly to Blockade Runner Druid leaving Charleston September 20, 1864 to Nassau, red "Nassau Paid OC 31 '64" transit cds, blue crayon "2" due rating for blockade runner fee, red crayon "1/10" for 1s10d British postage due, then by Cunard Line Scotia that departed New York Nov. 2nd to Queenstown arriving Nov. 11th, Liverpool (12.11) arrival backstamp; minor mended edge flaws, light stain, Very Fine; with 1991 B.P.A. certificate. (Image1)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1439

1864 (Oct. 9) Tours, France to Charleston S.C. via Nassau, incoming blockade-run cover to Cornelius L. Burckmyer at Charleston, bold "6" rating handstamp for ship letter to port of entry, contains three letters (numbers 52, 54 and 55) datelined at Tours between Sep. 5 and Oct. 9, 1864, lengthy content from Mrs. Burckmyer written in diminutive script but not cross-written like others from this correspondence, missing most of backflap, minor edgewear, Very Fine and fascinating incoming blockade-run cover with extensive content, ex-Kilbourne. (Image1)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

Canal Zone

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1440

J14

Canal Zone, 1924, 10¢ deep claret (J14) tied by grid cancel on unpaid cover from Jamaica to Cristobal, Canal Zone with "Brown's Town, Jamaica, DE 18, 24" cds and "T" in circle handstamp, F.-V.F., ex-Campbell. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

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