The Richard Murphy Collection of Confederate South Carolina continued...
South Carolina Town Postmarks - Walhalla to Zeno & Town Balance continued...
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| 2461 |
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 Confederacy, Well Ridge, S.C. 17th April (1862). Manuscript postmark with "Pd 5" rate on a small cover addressed to Miss H. M. Coleman, Ridgeway, Fairfield Dist., S. C., some minor soiling,
still Very Fine (Stets & Teal Rarity 8).
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2462 |
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 Confederacy, Well Ridge, S.C. Sept. 10 (1861). Manuscript postmark with "Paid 5ct." on small cover to Miss Hattie Coleman, Ridgeway, Fairfield District, S. Carolina, slightly reduced at
right, still Very Fine, a very scarce town (Stets & Teal Rarity 8).
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2463 |
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 Confederacy, Whetstone, S.C. 2 covers each with original enclosure from same correspondence addressed to Pickens C.H., S.C., first cover (1861) with manuscript "Free, Abel Robins P.M."
(Whetstone) free frank at upper right, second with manuscript town postmark dated 1st Febry (1862) with "5 Paid", corner repair lower right, Very Fine, very rare town (Stets & Teal Rarity 9), both ex-Cantey.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2464 |
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 Confederacy, Whippy Swamp, S.C. August 2 (1861). Manuscript postmark and "Paid 5cts" on cover to Fort Gains Ga., slight staining, F.-V.F. (Stets & Teal Rarity 7), with extensive
research to verify the year date, signed Kimbrough.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Wm. Harrison enlisted in Co, 5, Georgia State Troops on 10/16/61, discharged 3/13/62 and later re-enlisting in Co. F, 32nd Geo. Inf. on 8/25/62 serving throughout
the war and surrendering with his unit on 4/26/65. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2465 |
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 Confederacy, Williamston, S.C. 25mm cds on three covers; two to Sullivan's Island, S.C. (Orr's Regiment in Charleston harbor) both with boxed Paid, one with "5" in circle and other with
manuscript "5" rating, other to Camden, Miss with boxed paid and manuscript "10" rate; some edge flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Complete images:
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(Image3)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2466 |
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 Confederacy, Willington, S.C. two covers each with manuscript town postmark and rates ("5", "Paid 10"), both addressed to Georgetown S.C., the "Paid 10" cover is turned with
small piece 10¢ (11), tied with circular Army grid and addressed to Willington, F.-V.F. (Stets & Teal Rarity 6).
Estimate; $200 - 300.
(Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2467 |
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 Confederacy, Winnsborough, S.C. 13 May (1862). Cds with handstamp "DUE 5" (CSA Catalog type D) on cover to Mr. Jonathan N. McElwee (Postmaster), Taylor's Creek, York District, So. Carolina,
manuscript free frank of Wm. W. Boyce, M.C. (Member of Congress); cover trimmed & refolded, F.-V.F., with 2005 C.S.A. certificate.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Cover from a Member of Congress, Wm. W. Boyce, M.C. with member's frank to
allow letter to be sent postage due under terms set forth in the Act of July 30, 1861, Chapter II, Section 3
Congressmen were permitted to send letters without prepayment of postage, which was to be paid by the recipient. Such letters were
endorsed by the congressman. This privilege was not widely used, as congressmen were reluctant to have their constituents pay to receive their letters.
(Image1)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2468 |
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 Confederacy, Winnsborough, S.C. 23 Mar. Cds on turned cover to Reeves Station, S.C. and franked with 1862 5¢ blue (7, vertical pair) tied by grids, inside usage postmarked Adams
Run, S.C. Feb. 10 cds and matching "Paid" straight line on cover to Winnsborough, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Kohn.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2469 |
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 Confederacy, Winnsborough, S.C. 33mm cds on four covers; one with "Paid" straight line and "5" rate handstamp (missing most of backflap), another with "Paid" and "10" rate handstamp,
a 1863 soldier's endorsed cover with manuscript "Due" and "10" rate handstamp, and a 1863, 10¢ blue (12) tied by grid handstamp on tan & brown floral wallpaper cover to Newbury, S.C. (stamp on torn piece reattached), also an
incoming 1861 cover from Richmond Va. with manuscript "W.W. Boyce, M.C." congressman's frank and "Due 10" straight line handstamp, F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Complete images:
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2470 |
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 Confederacy, Wrights Bluff, S.C. June 17. Manuscript postmark with "Paid 5" on cover to Sumpter, S.C., partial backflap, still Very Fine, ex-Kohn, Littlejohn, signed
Kaufmann.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)
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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2471 |
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 Confederacy, Wrights Bluff, S.C. Manuscript postmark on two covers; with 1862 folded letter to South Santee, S.C. with manuscript Paid 10 and letter with interesting
content…"I was sorry to hear that the Yankees had been into the mill and so many negroes had gone with them.", and forwarded soldier's letter (to Gen Kershaw's Brigade) with no rates indicated (edge flaws), F.-V.F.
Estimate;
$150 - 200.
Complete images:
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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2472 |
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 Confederacy, Yorkville, S.C., Jul 4. Neat strike of cds on legal size cover addressed to Col. Springs at Fort Mills, S.C., with manuscript "Paid 20" rate, Very Fine, the only
Yorkville "Paid 20¢" rate known.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2473 |
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 Confederacy, Yorkville, S.C. Jan. 28. Cds with matching "Paid" and small "10" in circle handstamps on small homemade mourning cover addressed to "Mr. P.H. Quinn, Mannassas Junction,
Va., Tudor Hall P.O., 5th Reg't SCV, K.M.G." (King Mountain Guard), Very Fine, signed B. Green.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)
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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2474 |
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 Confederacy, Yorkville, S.C. 30mm cds on six covers; one 1861 cover with "Paid" straight line handstamp (no rate indicated, with enclosure), another adversity use (made from
Charleston & Raleigh R.R. freight form) from same correspondence with "Paid" and "5" rate handstamp, a manuscript "Paid 10" and pencil manuscript "Due 10" (soldier endorsed) on separate covers, another with cds tying 1861, 5¢ green (1) on cover
to Clay Hill, S.C. (small stamp scuff), another with cds tying large margin 1863, 10¢ blue (11, torn from opening) on reverse of adversity cover made from State of South Carolina legal form, also a manuscript postmark with "Paid 5"
rating on 1862 cover (with enclosure), F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Complete images:
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2475 |
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 Confederacy, Zeno, S.C. three covers all with manuscript postmark and addressed to Miss E. C. Killian, Killians Mills, Lincoln County, N.C., one with manuscript "Pd", one with
manuscript "Paid 5" and one with manuscript "Paid 10", two covers reduced & one with staining, F.-V.F., a very scarce town (Stets & Teal Rarity 8).
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2476 |
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 Confederacy, South Carolina Town Balance Collection. Large collection of over 90 covers in two binders with a wide variety of South Carolina postmarks, most are stampless cover with
manuscript or handstamps postmarks, both "Paid" and "Dues" covers are present, some covers with adhesives are also noted, a few covers are turned usages and a couple covers have the original enclosure, also included is a few used during the U.S. Rate
Period, many scarce and hard to find towns are present, condition is mixed, but generally Fine-Very Fine.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTION AND WOULD TAKE A LIFETIME TO DUPLICATE.
Selected images:
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(27MB). (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $5,000-7,500
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
Semi-Official Covers
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CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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| 2477 |
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 Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Jan 20. Two strikes of cds on legal size linen lined cover to the State Auditor in Columbia, S.C., with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "70¢"
rate, manuscript Ordinance Bureau, So. Ca. endorsement and "U.S. Arsenal, Receipt for Issues." docketing, Very Fine, the only known 70¢ rating from Charleston.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Complete
images:
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2478 |
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 Confederacy, Columbia, S.C. Nov 29. Blue cds on turned semi-official cover with imprint "Post Headquarters, Columbia, S.C., Official Business" with matching blue "PAID" and
"10" handstamps, cover addressed to Asst. Adjt. General, Evans Brigade, Charleston, S.C., second usage of this turned cover franked with 1963-64 10¢ blue (11) tied by a Charleston, S.C. Nov 21 cds and addressed to Sumter, S.C., docketed "Dec 4th
1863", Very Fine, ex-Karrer.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
A WONDERFUL USAGE AND THE FIRST TURNED COVER WE HAVE SEEN ON A SEMI-OFFICIAL COVER.
(Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2479 |
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 Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Jul 6. 32mm cds with matching "Paid" in circle and large "10" rate on printed semi-official envelope to Anderson, S.C., printed "Headquarters, Conscript
Department Columbia, S.C. Official Business" at upper right, light wear and ageing, F.-V.F., a scarce Official cover, ex-Malpass, Oswald.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2480 |
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S-SC-01 |
 Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., Jul 4. Blue cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and magenta manuscript "20" rate on legal size cover to Col. Alston in Georgetown, S.C., with printed
"Executive Department" imprint and manuscript "Charge to-" endorsement at left, postmaster forwarding instruction; cover wear and small tears, Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. S-SC-01; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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