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LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
4001			Confederacy, "North Creek Ark, May 16", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript cancel on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual light filing holes, Very Fine, ex-Farrington, Teffs; with 1991 Brian Green certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT STATE USAGE. There are no known examples of U.S. stamps used during the Independent State or Confederate time periods, only stamped envelope usages. Arkansas seceded on May 8, 1861 and entered the Confederacy on May 18, 1861. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction
4002		US #26	Confederacy, "Doaksville, C.N. / May 9, 1861", manuscript postmark ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover addressed to Mrs. C.R. Woodruff in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., Very Fine and choice, ex-Bleuler. Scott No. US #26 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. A UNIQUE CHOCTAW NATION ITEM OF THE HIGHEST RARITY. This cover was mailed to Huntington, Long Island soon after Arkansas seceded. Because of the close relationship and interdependence of the Indian Nations postal system to the Arkansas postal system, it is considered an "Independent State Usage".For the first fifty years of its existence "Indian Territory" post offices functioned under a U.S. Post Office Department administrative attachment to Arkansas (territory and state). This resulted in the designation "Ark" appearing in many Indian Nation postmarks as late as 1880. The Fort Smith, Arkansas, post office was the hub for much of the mail from the Indian Nations. In light of the impending Civil War, the Union withdrew all their military forces on May 4, 1861, from the Indian Nations to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. On May 6, 1861, Arkansas seceded from the Union. Fortunately, the letter, written by a female missionary teacher at the "Spencer (Academy, Choctaw Nation)/May 1, 1861", has remained with the cover, and includes some interesting comments on secession and the current state of the postal system of the Indian Nations. For example:"…we are afraid the mails will stop. We had word from the P.O. on Monday that we need not send down any more letters as the mails had cededed (sic) but the Ft. Smith mail has come down & is here tonight & so I will write for fear this will be my last chance.""Remember us with much love to all our friends. Tell Mother her letter I cannot answer tonight for it is now eleven o'clock if she don't here (sic) from us soon tell her we have seceded."References: Pictured in Sanders/Gunter Confederate Post Offices, Postmasters and Postmarks of the Trans-Mississippi States book on pg. 38 and in Monroe Book on pg. 3. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) US #26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4003		24	Confederacy, Apalachicola, Fla. Feb. 2, 1861, datelined printed prices current for cotton bearing U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, plate 10, cancelled by "Paid" handstamp and addressed to Providence R.I., endorsed "Open P.C."; light vertical file fold, Very Fine, a scarce Florida Independent Statehood circular rate use, ex-Teffs. Scott No. 24 Estimate $750 - 1,000. Florida seceded January 10, 1861 and joined the Confederacy on February 4, 1861. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 24] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
4004		26	Confederacy, Balcony Falls Va., May 6, blue cds with matching "Paid" handstamp cancelling U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on bluish green 1861 folded cover to Mr. J. D. Davidson at Lexington Va., Very Fine, This was the Virginia last day as an Independent State, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $290.00 Will close during Public Auction
4005		U27	Confederacy, "Chula Depot Va, Apr 25th/61", manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes canceling U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Mrs. Ann F. Booker at Sunny Side Va., some edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U27 $300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
4006		U10	Confederacy, Farmville Va., Apr 29 1861, fine strike of cds cancels U.S. 3¢ red Nesbitt entire addressed to J.A. Lancaster & Son at Richmond Va., light folds, a Very Fine use, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U10 $300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U10] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4007		U27	Confederacy, Norfolk Va., Apr 24 1861, blue cds cancels U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Thos. W. Thompson at Hotel, N.C., blind embossed "Kader Biggs & Co. General Commission Merchant, Norfolk, Va." corner card, small part of flap missing, Extremely Fine and scarce advertising cover, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U27 $300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
4008		U26	Confederacy, Petersburg, 3cts, Apr 19 1861 (Va.), blue cds and matching circular grid cancels U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to McFarland's Va.; flap and edge tear, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U26 $300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
4009		U26	Confederacy, "Port Conway, April 18th 1861" (Va.), manuscript postmark on U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Alexandria Va.; some light soiling, F.-V.F., ex-Thayer. Scott No. U26 $300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
4010		U9	Confederacy, Richmond Va., Apr 28 1861, cds cancels U.S. 1854, 3¢ red Nesbitt entire addressed to Dr. Conway D. Whittle at Whittles Mills in Meeklenburg County Va., entire was turned and used with manuscript "Whittle Mills, Oct 18, Va" postmark with matching manuscript cancelling CSA 1863, 10¢ blue and addressed to Messrs. Wm. A. Morgan & Co. at Charlotte C.H., Va.; some faults including some paper loss on flap and reduced at edges, Fine and unusual Independent State turned use, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U9; $300 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U9] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
4011		26	Confederacy, Richmond Va., Apr 29 1861, cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaw, on orange cover to Palmyra Va., upon arrival a partial brown "Palmyra Va. May 4" cds applied and manuscript "Ford 3" forwarding due rating, reverse with manuscript "This envelope with enclosures was delivered by me to W. B. Pettit on Saturday evening last. May the 5 1861, J.W. Turner P.M.", Very Fine and scarce forwarded Independent State usage, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26 $300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
4012			Confederacy, "Beverly (West) Va, May 1", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript "X" cancelling U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Rev. Francis McFarland D.D., Mint Sprint, Augusta Co., Va., docketed at left "Rev. E. Thomas, Apl. 30th 1861, Recd. May 3d.", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
4013			Confederacy, Blue Sulphur Springs (West) Va., May 1, clear strike of cds on orange cover bearing U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaw, cancelled by manuscript strokes addressed to Mrs. Mary K. Shepherd at Fork Union Va., original lengthy 1861 letter from son to his mother filled with political news of the time, raising troops, how he will go and serve if his country needs him, war is likely to be long and bloody, and much more; accompanied by "Blue Sulphur Springs Va. May 6" cds on yellow cover without rating to Capt. Asa Holland P.M. at Halesford P.O. in Franklin Co. Va., no dating but of the same time period of latter; foxing stains; a Very Fine pair, ex-Thayer. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. THESE ARE THE ONLY RECORDED CONFEDERATE USAGES FROM BLUE SULPHUR SPRINGS. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4014		26	Confederacy, Harpers Ferry (West) Va., Apr 24 1861, sharp strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Robert Campbell at Lexington Va.; reduced at left and light stain, F.-V.F., ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
4015		U27	Confederacy, Moorefield (West) Va., Apr 26, cds with matching circular grid cancelling U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Penningtonville Pa.; docketing at left, top corners mended, F.-V.F. Scott No. U27 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4016		U19	Confederacy, Atlanta Ga., May 8, 1861, sharp clear strike of cds cancels U.S. 1861, 1¢ blue Star Die entire to Salem, N.C. at the unsealed 1¢ circular rate, Very Fine, ex-Teffs. Scott No. U19 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE U.S. 1¢ STAR ENTIRE USED IN THE CONFEDERACY AT THE CIRCULAR RATE. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U19] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4017			Confederacy, "Long Cane, Ga, April 30 /61", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript cancelling U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, straddle line single, and 1857, 3¢ dull red, three singles from strip, on yellow cover addressed to Sonora, Cal., interesting manuscript note on reverse "Answered & letters returned from the Dead Letter Office at Washington"; minor edge restoration, Very Fine, ex-Kramer, Teffs; with 1998 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ TRANS-CONTINENTAL RATE FROM THE CSA TO CALIFORNIA. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4018		26	Confederacy, Canton Miss., Apr 6, 1861, sharp strike of cds with matching strike of fancy "Lyre" cancel ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Miss Cornelia Stewart at Corning N.Y.; reduced slightly at left and light edge stain, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $750 - 1,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE INDEPENDENT STATE USE OF THE CANTON MISS. "LYRE". The Canton lyre is not recorded used on Confederate general issues, therefore the only known Confederate usages are during the Independent State and U.S. used in the Confederacy periods prior to June 1, 1861. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
4019		18, 20, 18	Confederacy, Canton Miss., Apr 17, 1861, sharp strike of cds with matching strike of fancy "Lyre" cancel ties U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, types I-III-I, straddle line strip of three, positions 21-31-41R12, wide stamps but perfs trimmed at right, on blue 1861 cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; couple edge tears and usual filing holes, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. and 2004 C.S.A. certificates. Scott No. 18, 20, 18 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A REMARKABLE INDEPENDENT STATE USAGE OF THE U.S. 1857 1¢ BLUE WITH THE CANTON MISS. "LYRE" FANCY CANCEL. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 18, 20, 18] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4020		U9	Confederacy, "Belmead Mills Va May 15 1861", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript squiggles cancelling U.S. 1854, 3¢ red Nesbitt entire addressed to John B. Cocke, Headquarters Potomac Department, Culpeper C.H., Virginia; flap crease and very light stain upper left, still a Very Fine use. Scott No. U9; $200 Estimate $150 - 200. John Bodoin Cocke (1836-1889) at this time was on officer on the staff of his father, Gen. Phillip St. George Cocke, and latter on the staff of Gen. Beauregard. He also had later service in the 4th Virginia Cavalry. Belmead was the name of the family plantation in Powhatan County. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U9] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4021		26	Confederacy, Berryville Va., May 12, cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, rich color, on circa 1861 cover addressed to Lieut. J. Johns C.S.A., Care of Peyton L. Archer, Richmond, Va.; reduced slightly at left, slight toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 $200. Lt. John Johns was at this time a Confederate States Army Staff Officer in Richmond and held the position as Inspector of Field Transportation. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4022		U27	Confederacy, Charlotte C.H. Va., May 14, brown cds and matching brown grid cancelling U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to A.G. Jeffreys Esq of Red Oak Grove Va., Very Fine. Scott No. U27 $200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4023		26	Confederacy, "Fords (Depot) Va, May 15/61", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript cancelling U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Miss Norman E. Smithson at Marforlands, Tunenburg Co., Va.; barely reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce use from Dinwiddie County, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26 $200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
4024		26	Confederacy, Gainesville Va., May 30, neat strike of balloon style cds and matching open circular grid ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaw, on orange cover addressed to Revd. J. H. Davis, Machums River Depot, Albermarle Co., Va., manuscript "1861 - May 29" docketing at left, Very Fine, This was the next to last day of the U.S. rates. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
4025		26	Confederacy, "Hague Va., May 11/61", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript squiggle tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on buff cover addressed to Wilbur F. Davis Esq, Mechum's River Depot P.O., Albemarle County, Va., docketed at left "1861 Mar 8 R.B.D."; some edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26; $200 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4026		U27	Confederacy, "Loretto Va., May 8", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript cancelling U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Col. Wm. B. Buerly in Essex County Va., docketed at left "May 8th 1861, Doctr. Wm. A Baynham", tiny edge tear at right, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U27 $200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
4027		U26	Confederacy, Marion Va., May 13, clear cds with matching fancy grid cancellation on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Fulton N.Y.; flap creased, Very Fine. Scott No. U26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
4028		U26	Confederacy, Old Church Va., May 13, sharp strike of cds cancels U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Mrs. Jno. C. Ritherford, Loch Lomand, Goochland Co., Va., manuscript "Way 1" marking, Very Fine and rare Confederate way usage, ex-Wiseman, Milgram, Thayer. Scott No. U26 Estimate $500 - 750. This cover was illustrated in a Sept. 1985 American Philatelist article on way covers. The way fee of 1¢ was charged on letters that entered the mail stream between post offices. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
4029		26	Confederacy, Old Point Comfort Va., May 9, neat strike of cds with matching grid that ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to David L. Hodges at Taunton Mass., manuscript "Fort Monroe, Va." at top left, forwarded to Norton Mass. with manuscript "No charge for this missive" in the same hand as forwarding notation, original letter accompanies from Private John B. Pizer of Co. G 4th Mass. Inf. writing home to a lodge brother with personal news, there is a reference to being at the "Seat of War", letter with reinforced folds, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. While technically a U.S. stamp used in the C.S.A., Fort Monroe and Old Point Comfort were always in Union hands and occupied by the Union from the very beginning unlike Alexandria Va. whose formal occupation did not being until May 24, 1861. So this is strictly speaking a Union usage from a small part of occupied CSA Virginia very early in the War. John B. Pizer was a 21 year old actor from Taunton Mass., who enlisted in Company G of the 4th Mass. Infantry on April 22, 1861. The 4th Mass. Inf. was only a three month regiment and was mustered out in July 1861. Private Pizer then re-enlisted in Company F of the 29th Mass. Inf. on Feb. 26, 1862. and served throughout the remainder of the war. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. on July 30, 1862 and ended the war as a brevet Major mustering out July 29, 1865. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4030		U	Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 12 1861, two strikes of cds tie U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, type I, single and pair, pos. 93-94L12, 99L12, on small blue lined ladies cover addressed to Mrs. Alfred L. Rives at Richmond Va. as a drop letter; small opening flaw, Very Fine, ex-Thayer; with 1979 P.F. certificate, signed by Brian Green. Scott No. U.S. #18 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THE U.S. 1¢ TYPE I 1857 ISSUE USED IN THE CONFEDERACY. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4031		26	Confederacy, Richmond, Va., May 14 1861, bold cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaws, on cover to Hon. Alexander H. Stephens as Vice President of the C.S.A. in Montgomery Ala., docketed at left "J.R. Holcombe, Richmond Va., Wants place in quartermaster dept. C.S.A., May 1861", Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4032		26	Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 17 1861, bold cds ties 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Liet. George M. Morgan, Emmet Guards Louisiana Volunteers at Norfolk Va.; light edge wear, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 $300. Emmet Guards was the name of Company D of the 1st Louisiana Infantry, which was organized in New Orleans on April 28, 1861. They saw action in the Seven Day's Battle, Battle of Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness and other famous battles. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
4033			Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 29 1861, clear strike of cds cancels U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Messr. Jos. Parker & Co., Union, Monroe Co, Va., Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. This was the day that Richmond became the Capital of the Confederate States of America. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
4034		26	Confederacy, Winchester Va., May 30 1861, clear strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, vertical pair, on clean cover addressed to Germantown, Philadelphia Pa., bottom stamp faulty, Very Fine, This was the next to last day of the U.S. rates. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4035			Confederacy, Fairmont (West) Va., May 18, cds on cover with matching circular grid cancelling 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Georgetown D.C., docketing at left "Rupoint & Watson, May 18th/61, Coal sent by mistake to me & recalled", Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
4036		U27	Confederacy, Martinsburg (West) Va., May 16, blue cds and matching circular grid cancels U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Miss Margaret C. Davis, Newtown Stephensburg, Frederick Co., Va., fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. U27 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
4037		26	Confederacy, Parkersburgh (West) Va., May 14 1861, clear strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover addressed to Henry Haymond at Clarksburg Va., reduced slightly at right, flap glue stains on back only, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $500 - 750. Parksburgh is in Wood County that would later be incorporated into the Union State of West Virginia in 1863. This cover is from deep in West Virginia near the Ohio River. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4038		26	Confederacy, Piedmont (West) Va., May 9, bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, faulty at left, on yellow cover addressed to G. S. Goshen at Frederick Md., docketed "T. G. Jones, May 4, 1861" at left; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
4039		U27	Confederacy, Point Pleasant (West) Va., May 18, cds cancels U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Capt. James Paxton at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co. Va., original letter enclosed and datelined "Poplar Grove May 15th 1861", it is between friends and concerns a will and other business matters but does mention the sale of a Negro woman and boy for $1,100, Very Fine, a scarce use from far western (West) Virginia. Scott No. U27 Estimate $500 - 750. Point Pleasant is in Mason County that would later be incorporated into the Union State of West Virginia in 1863. Mason is a far western county, and Point Pleasant is located at the confluence of the Kanawah and Ohio Rivers. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
4040		U27	Confederacy, Wheeling (West) Va., May 22 1861, blue cds with matching circular grid cancel on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Middletown Va., docketed "notice of Protest of Franks note of $600 21st May 1861", Very Fine. Scott No. U27 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4041		U27	Confederacy, Aberdeen Miss., Jan 9 - Mississippi Day of Secession, fine strike of cds on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to William Robertson at New York N.Y., 1861 docketing on reverse, Very Fine and choice, Ex-Boggs, Teffs; with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott No. U27 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A RARE SECESSION DAY USAGE FROM MISSISSIPPI. Mississippi seceded on January 9, 1861 and joined the Confederacy on February 4, 1861. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
4042		U	Confederacy, Montgomery Ala., Feb 4, 1861 - Alabama Day of Admission To the Confederacy, perfect strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, rich color, on blue lined ladies cover addressed to Jane H Wilkinson at Southwick Mass.; upper left corner repaired with part of flap, typed note on back, Very Fine appearance, ex-Teffs. Scott No. U.S. #26 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED CSA FIRST DAY COVERS FROM THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
4043			Confederacy, "Jasper Ga., Feby 4" - Georgia Day of Admission To the Confederacy, manuscript postmark with matching manuscript "3" canceling U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Col. William W. Mitchell at Carnsville Ga., Very Fine and choice, ex-Teffs. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE FIRST DAY OF THE CSA USAGE FROM JASPER GA. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4044			Confederacy, Alexandria Va., Apr 17 1861 - Virginia Day of Secession, clear bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, minor corner crease, on cover addressed to Miss. Mary F. Kagey, New Market, Shenandoah Co., Va., reverse with beautiful all-over illustrated advertising design for "Green's Mansion House" in Alexandria Va. with Stars and Stripes flying prominently on top of the building; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine and remarkable Virginia secession day advertising usage. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. This is a Virginia Secession Day usage as April 17, 1861 is the day Virginia seceded and left the Union. Alexandria Va. was under Union occupation during the entire was as it is right across the Potomac from Washington D.C. However, during this early C.S.A. period when the U.S.A. post office continued to operate within the seceded states, mail from Alexandria Va. is still classified as belonging to the Confederate period as Alexandria was not occupied by Union forces until May 24, 1861. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4045		26	Confederacy, Culpeper C.H., Va., Apr 17, 1861 - Virginia Day of Secession, bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, dull red on buff cover addressed to Franklin Davis in Staunton, Va., Very Fine, Ex-Teffs; signed by Brian Green on reverse. Scott No. 26 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. During the Civil War, Culpeper was a crossroads for a number of armies marching through central Virginia, with both Union and Confederate forces occupying the town by turn. In the heart of downtown, the childhood home of Confederate General A.P. Hill stands at the corner of Main and Davis streets. One block north on Main St. (present location of Piedmont Realty) was the frame house where "The Gallant Major" John Pelham died after sustaining a wound at the battle of Kelley's Ford. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4046		U27	Confederacy, Pattonsburg Va., Apr 17 (1861) - Virginia Day of Secession, blue cds with matching circular grid cancel on U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Petersburg, Va.; light horizontal fold at bottom, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U27 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED SECESSION DAY COVERS FROM VIRGINIA AND THE ONLY ONE FROM PATTONSBURG. Virginia signed an Ordinance of Secession on April 17, 1861 and was admitted to the Confederacy on May 7, 1861. Independent statehood uses were for only 20 days. U.S. postage was prohibited from use in the seceded states after May 31, 1861, so U.S. postage was valid for a total of only 45 days in Virginia. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U27] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4047		26	Confederacy, Alexandria Va, May 23 1861 - Last Day of Confederate Usage From Alexandria, cds with matching circular grid cancel that ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Mr. E. Grove Agent, Luray, Page Co., Va., docketed "May 22/61, Partlow Hill & Co."; backflap opening tear, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. This was the last day of Confederate usage from Alexandria as the town was formally occupied the next day by the Union Army. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
4048		26	Confederacy, "Body Camp Va, May 31/61" - Last Day of the U.S. Rates in the C.S.A., manuscript postmark ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover addressed to Miss Callie J. Anthony, Arnoldton, Campbell Va.; edge tear at top, flap torn, F.-V.F., This was the last day of the U.S. rates in the C.S.A. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4049		26	Confederacy, "Providence Va, May 31st" - Last Day of the U.S. Rates in the C.S.A., manuscript postmark and matching manuscript cross-hatch ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, faults, on yellow cover addressed to Miss Rebecca E. W. Canudes, Riceville P.O., Pittsylvania Cty, Virginia; some faults including no flap, a Very Fine use, This was the last day of the U.S. rates in the C.S.A. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
4050		U26	Confederacy, Washington N.C. Jun 1 - First Day of Confederate Postal System, clear bold strike of cds with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on U.S., 1861 3¢ red Star Die entire to Tarboro N.C., some edge faults and soiling, docketing at left, otherwise Fine. Scott No. U26 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
4051		26	Confederacy, SouthN. Letter Unpaid, bold strike of two-line handstamp ties 3¢ dull red, type III (26), natural s.e. at right with corner flaw and additional manuscript cancel, on small cover to Richfield Springs N.Y., matching bold strike of blue "DUE 3" straightline and Louisville Ky. duplex on backflap (part of which is torn away), originated in C.S.A. with clear strike of "Murfreesborough N.C. Jul. 6" cds with matching sharp "Paid" and "10" rate handstamps; light waterstains at bottom, Very Fine, Special Routes Census No. SLU-24, ex-MacBride, Nunnelley, Walske. Scott No. 26 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE "SOUTHERN LETTER UNPAID" HANDSTAMP USED TO CANCEL THE U.S. 3¢ 1857 ISSUE. United States postage stamps affixed in the South (and entires used from the South) were regarded as contraband and were refused as prepayment. On June 24, Dr. J. J. Speed, the postmaster at Louisville, was advised to forward letters from the South to the loyal states after removing postage. With approximately 5,000 such letters accumulating at Louisville by this date, Postmaster Speed employed a more practical means of invalidating postage by creating the "Southern Letter Unpaid" handstamp. According to the census in Special Routes, there are 29 "Southn. Letter Unpaid" covers recorded in the Special Routes book (No. 25 has been deleted as a fake since publication). Only 13 of these covers have the 3¢ U.S. adhesive stamp used to pay the U.S. domestic rate. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 26] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $9,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4052			Confederacy, SouthN. Letter Unpaid, neat strike of blue two-line handstamp ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, on 1861 cover addressed to Princeton, N.J., matching blue "Louisville Ky. Jul 10" cds and large "Due 3" straightline handstamp, stamp also tied by indistinct "Morristown Ten. Jul 6" cds; most of flap missing and small edge faults, perf flaws and tiny scissor cut at left, Fine, Special Routes Census No. SLU-21, ex-Warm, Walske; with clear 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE "SOUTHERN LETTER UNPAID" HANDSTAMP USED TO CANCEL THE UNITED STATES 3¢ 1857 ISSUE. Steven C. Walske's recently published analysis of mail service at the onset of the Civil War provides new information about circumstances surrounding the use of the coveted "Southern Letter Unpaid" marking. Postmaster General Blair's May 27 suspension order prohibited post offices from forwarding southbound mail to disloyal Southern states. However, northbound mail continued to be sent via Louisville. Through June 6, northbound mails were forwarded to Louisville from Memphis or Nashville. From June 7 through 12, only the Nashville post office forwarded mail to Louisville, and Louisville continued to forward mail north. With the resignation of W. D. McNish as Nashville's Federal postmaster on June 12, "Louisville held the mails still being sent north by the discontinued post office at Nashville. This held mail later became the well-known 'Southern Letter Unpaid' mail" (Walske).United States postage stamps affixed in the South (and entires used from the South) were regarded as contraband and were refused as prepayment. On June 24, Dr. J. J. Speed, the postmaster at Louisville, was advised to forward letters from the South to the loyal states after removing postage. With approximately 5,000 such letters accumulating at Louisville by this date, Postmaster Speed employed a more practical means of invalidating postage by creating the "Southern Letter Unpaid" handstamp.Immediately after receiving instructions from Washington to forward the held mail, the Louisville post office began marking letters. Some of these have circular datestamps (June 27, 28 and 29 being the most common dates), while others have no Louisville datestamp. The Louisville office continued to use the June 29 datestamp until the end of the Southern Letter Unpaid period on July 12. (Image1)	SOLD for $7,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4053		US #U10	Confederacy, (Southern Letter Unpaid) "Farnham Va. June 13th 1861", manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 5cts" CSA rating with "10" re-rate on 3¢ red on buff Nesbitt entire(U10) entire to Louisville, matching manuscript cancelling indicia, entered U.S. mails at Louisville with blue grid cancel and matching "DUE" straightline with manuscript "3" U.S. rating; light vertical fold and backflap slightly trimmed, Very Fine, ex-Walske. Scott No. US #U10 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN EXCEPTIONAL "SOUTHERN LETTER UNPAID" USE TO LOUISVILLE AFTER SUSPENSION OF THE NASHVILLE-LOUISVILLE MAIL ROUTE. The U.S. May 27 suspension order prohibited post offices from forwarding southbound mail to disloyal Southern states. However, northbound mail continued to be sent via Louisville. Through June 6, northbound mails were forwarded to Louisville from Memphis or Nashville. From June 7 through 12, only the Nashville post office forwarded mail to Louisville, and Louisville continued to forward mail north. On June 15, after the U.S. mail agent had been withdrawn from the Nashville-Louisville route (the last trip was on June 12), the Nashville postmaster, W. D. McNish, started to forward mail to Louisville by using the American Letter Express Company, who brought the mails across the lines and deposited them in the Louisville post office. This letter was in one of the daily mails forwarded by express under this unusual arrangement, arriving in Louisville on or about June 18.United States postage stamps and stamped envelopes used from the South were regarded as contraband and were refused as prepayment. The familiar "Southn. Letter Unpaid" handstamp was used by the Louisville post office on mail sent north, but letters addressed locally were marked "Due" for unpaid postage. Examples of "Southern Letter Unpaid" mail delivered in Louisville are exceedingly rare.References: Pictured in new C.S.A. Handbook on page 481. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) US #U10] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
4054			Confederacy, Southern Express Co., Columbus Geo. Jun. 23. Ca. 1865 double-circle datestamp on brown cover to New York City, manuscript. "Express" and pencil "Paid 2/- W" express charge (two bits, or 25c), posted by regular mails at Richmond Va. with circular datestamp, U.S. 3¢ stamp has been removed from cover; slight wear, Very Fine, scarce post-war usage, ex-Knapp, Grant. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4055			Confederacy, Southern Express Co., Augusta Ga., Nov 10, clear strike of blue dcds on legal size cover cover to Athens Ga., docketed "$250.00" at upper left, masonic wax seal; some foxing, Fine and scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
4056			Confederacy, Southern Express Co., Richmond Va., imprint on orange cover addressed to "J.P. Hawkins, Esq, Danville, Va."; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. J. P. Hawkins worked for Southern Express from at least 1862 until May 1865. General orders no. 77 dated October 22, 1862, exempted Southern Express employees from conscription. He worked as an agent on the Virginia Central 's and the Orange & Alexandria railroads and wrote about his wartime work. His diaries are housed in Navarro College's Pearce Civil War Collection. Hawkin's wartime express activity is available from Julie Holcomb's article in the May 2003 issue of "America's Civil War". (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
4057		7	Confederacy, Talladega Al. Nov 6, neat strike of cds ties 1862, 5¢ blue, horizontal pair, four margins including sheet margin at top, on clean buff cover to Capt. J.G. Mordecai, 22d Ala. Infantry, Mobile Ala., charge box notation top left; partial flap, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 7 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 7] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
4058			Confederacy, Buck Horn Ark. Feb 23, clear strike of cds with matching "Paid" and circled "10" rating handstamps (Dietz type IB) on 1862 folded letter addressed to H.A. Montgomery at Memphis Tenn., business letter concerning an order for telegraph poles, Very Fine, ex-Winter, Boshwit. Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF TWO RECORDED BUCK HORN COVERS AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THIS RATE. This was a double-rate usage because it contained an extra copy of the agreement that is referred to in the letter but no longer accompanying. The only other recorded Buck Horn cover is a follow-up from the same correspondence dated Apr. 28 at the single 5¢ rate concerning the loss of the poles due to rough water in the White River (ex-Everett, Agre). (Image1)	SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
4059			Confederacy, Camden Ark. Jan 15, fine strike of cds with manuscript "Due 10" rating on 1863 orange cover to Thos. M. Ewing at Arkadelphia Ark., endorsed "T. F. Spencer, CSA"; reduced a bit at right with some paper loss, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. Capt. Thomas F. Spencer was in Company E of the 2nd Ark. Cavalry Mounted Rifles. He was killed in action at Murphreesboro Tenn. on December 31, 1862. Due to the 10¢ rate within Arkansas, this letter was most likely carried privately to Camden and posted two weeks after the Captain's death. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
4060		1	Confederacy, "Campagnole, Ark Jan. 21", manuscript postmark and additional manuscript "x" ties 1862, 5¢ green, two singles, on blue 1862 folded letter addressed to Trevillians Depot Va., endorsed "Please drop this at some office in Va.", apparently overweight with added "Due 10" rating, letter datelined "Mt. Holly, Jany 16, 1862" and sender states that he was sending it by a soldier going to Virginia but apparently dropped in Ark. instead, letter forwarded with "Trevillian's Depot Va. Mar. 8" cds and manuscript "Due 10, Forwarded" rating for double-weight under 500 miles to Martinsville Va.; one stamp with toned spot, Very Fine and scarce forwarded use. Scott No. 1 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
4061			Confederacy, Fort Smith Ark. 11 Sep 1861, fine strike of cds with matching framed "Paid" oval handstamp and manuscript "5" rating to the State Land Agent at Clarksville Ark., cover affixed to heavy backing paper for preservation, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4062			Confederacy, Helena Ark. Aug 5, 1861, cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps on folded cover to Senatoba Miss.; fold separations reinforced, Fine, One of only three recorded Helena Ark. Paid 5 usages., ex-Lemley, Kohn. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4063			Confederacy, Helena Ark. Aug 10, 1861, cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rating on yellow cover from Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., usual light filing holes; large flap tear and lightly cleaned, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
4064			Confederacy, Lake Village Ark. Aug 8, perfect crisp strike of cds with matching remarkable strike of "Paid/5 Cents" (Dietz type I) rating handstamp on orange cover addressed to New Orleans La.; addressed crossed out and lower right corner repair, Fine, a scarce use from this Arkansas town with probably the finest known strikes. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
4065			Confederacy, "Lewisville, Ark. Oct 13, 1864", manuscript postmark and matching "Due 10" rating on blue folded cover from CSA soldier to San Felipe, Texas, "Marshall, Tex." transit cds and soldier's "G. Fredrick, Capt. W.G. Mosely's Horse Artillery, C.S.A." endorsement at the left, letter is written in German, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
4066			Confederacy, Little Rock Ark. Jan 4, 1863, partial strike of cds with matching "10" due rating handstamp on cover to J.B. Ray at Ky. Town, Texas, endorsed "Soldiers letter, D. M. Ray"; some flaws, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4067			Confederacy, Little Rock Ark. Apr 5, 1863, clear strike of cds with manuscript "10" and pencil "Due 10" ratings on orange cover to Paul de Cloud, St. Martinsville, La., endorsed "Soldiers letter" and "W.C. Schaumburg AAG 1st Brigade 1st Div Army of West", some edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Capt. Wright C. Schaumburg was later promoted Lt. Col. and served as AAG to Generals Earl Van Dorn and E. Kirby Smith. (Image1)	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
4068			Confederacy, Little Rock, Ark., double circle cds with matching neat "Paid 10" in circle rating handstamp (type C) on orange cover to Bellville, Texas, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Emerson, Agre; with 1991 P.F. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
4069			Confederacy, Napoleon Ark. Apr 6 1862, cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps (Dietz type IA) on yellow cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., additional red manuscript "Paid"; usual light filing holes, Very Fine, ex-Agre, Boshwit. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4070			Confederacy, Princeton Ark. Mar 8, clear strike of cds in green with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on cover from Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., usual small filing holes, Very Fine and attractive, ex Kohn, Myerson, Winters and Boshwit. Estimate $750 - 1,000. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE PRINCETON GREEN PAID 10. (Image1)	SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
4071			Confederacy, "Stony Point Ark, Jun 30", manuscript postmark with matching "Due 10" rating on 1862 folded letter datelined "Camp near Stony Point Ark's, June 28th 1862" to Kaufman Texas, endorsed at left "J. M. Noble, Co. G., Parson's regt. 12th Texs. Dragoons", also note on flap "I dislike to send a letter unpaid but cannot get stamps nor make change"; edge faults and soiling, Fine, a scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
4072			Confederacy, Van Buren, Ark. Sep 15, sharp strike of cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "10" rating for over 500 miles on circa 1861 orange cover addressed to A. J. Leavenworth at Petersburg Va., forwarded with blue "Petersburg Va. '5cts' Sep 27" cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps for under 500 miles to Kittrelle N.C.; reduced and restored along edges, Very Fine appearance, ex-Winters, Boshwit. Estimate $400 - 600. This cover was sent by Capt. F.P. Leavenworth to his father Rev. A.J. Leavenworth. Capt. Leavenworth served in the Trans-Mississippi throughout the war and his father was a Presbyterian minister and president of Leavenworth Female College in Petersburg Va. (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
4073			Confederacy, Madison C.H., Fla., Feb 29, clear strike of cds and matching "Paid 10" rating handstamp on faulty blue 1864 cover addressed to Boston Station Ga., Fine, This is a very rare Confederate Leap Year use that only occurred once in 1864 during the War. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
4074			Confederacy, Pensacola Fla, Jun 19, crisp strike of cds with matching circled "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps (Dietz type IB) on fresh yellow cover addressed to E. L. Stickney at Marion Ala.; barely reduced at right, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4075		1	Confederacy, Warrington Fla. Jan 27, exceptional bold strike of cds ties 1861, 5¢ green, four margins, affixed over 1861, 5¢ green on 1862 cover as forwarding postage to Battle House at Mobile Ala., original use with "Vicksburg Miss. Jan 24" cds to General Hospital at Warrington Fla., Very Fine and rare prepaid forwarded use, ex-Judd. Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
4076			Confederacy, "Berzelia Ga., Aug 22", manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" rating on cover addressed to Columbia Mines Ga., "Box, D Mc" charge box notation; some edge wear, F.-V.F., one of only three recorded Confederate usages. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4077			Confederacy, Columbia Mine Ga. "Jan 3", fine strike of cds with manuscript date on homemade buff drop cover to Miss J. Sep. Shank, tone spot, Very Fine; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COLUMBIA MINE USAGES. (Image1)	SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
4078			Confederacy, Elberton Ga. Jun 17, fine strike of cds with manuscript "Paid 5" rating on bright orange cover addressed to Vice President A.H. Stephens at Crawfordville Ga., reverse with "Thos. W. Thomas, Elberton Ga., 17 June 1861 - Organization of his regiment"; no flap, Very Fine, One of only three recorded Elberton Paid 5 usages., ex-Matz, Hall. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
4079			Confederacy, Eberton Ga. Jan 18, fine strike of cds with manuscript "Paid 10" rating on orange cover addressed to Vice President Alexander H. Stephens at Richmond Va., note on reverse reads, "Dr. N.M. Branner, Jan. 17th 1862, Elberton Geo., having recovered his health in a degree to fit him for the discharge of the duties of a physician he applies to Mr. Stephens to obtain him a place in Georgia Hospital. Has written to Dr. Campbell also."; no flap as usual, top edge faults, Very Fine, only two recorded Elbertson usages, ex-Hall. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4080			Confederacy, Greensborough Ga. Jun 6, clear strike of cds with matching "Paid" straightline and huge circled "5" rating handstamp on cover to Mr. Howell Cobb at Athens Ga., backflap with floral embossed "MHC" initials; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
4081			Confederacy, Plains of Dura, Ga., Aug 7, perfect bold strike with matching handstamped "Paid" (type A) and manuscript "5" rating on lemon cover to Cuthbert Ga., Extremely Fine with bold clean strikes, one of only three recorded examples of this type, ex-Zimmerman. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
4082			Confederacy, "Bowling Green Ky Oct 17", manuscript postmark with matching "paid 10" rating on fresh circa 1861 cover to Alderbrook Ark., sent by addressee's fiance, L. A. Dixon, who served as a surgeon with the 8th Regt. Ark. Vol., Extremely Fine, ex-Gallagher, Schwartz. Estimate $500 - 750. The earliest of only two recorded manuscript postmarks from the Confederate post office at Bowling Green. Bowling Green was occupied by the Confederates on September 18, 1861. (Image1)	SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
4083			Confederacy, Bowling Green Ky. Jan. 23, readable strike of cds in dark bluish black with matching clearly struck "Paid" and "5" in circle handstamps on buff cover to Hamburg Tenn.; restored at edges and cleaned, Fine and attractive, The only example recorded of a 5¢ handstamped Paid recorded., ex-Everett, Agre. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
4084			Confederacy, Columbus Ky Nov 18, clear strike of cds with matching framed "Paid" oval handstamp and manuscript "5" rating (Dietz type I) on orange cover to Miss Letitia S. Austin, Box 13 at Memphis, Tenn.; small tone spot in cds, reduced a bit at right, Very Fine, ex-Matz; with 1996 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
4085			Confederacy, Columbus, Ky, cds with matching bold "Paid" handstamp and pencil manuscript "10" rating on orange cover to New Orleans, with scarce New Orleans boxed "ADV." unclaimed advertising handstamp, Extremely Fine, ex-Hart, Kohn. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A RARE COVER FROM KENTUCKY BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY ADVERTISED USAGE. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4086			Confederacy, Hickman Ky. Sep. 5, 1861., cds with manuscript "Pd 5" Confederate rating on small cover to Laconia Ark., pencil soldier's endorsement "John B. Abercombie, Fourth Reg. Tenn. Vol.", rate overstruck with two strikes of "DUE 5" rating handstamp at Memphis, small part of flap missing and small mended nicks at top, F.-V.F., ex-Gallagher, Agre, Schwartz. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. THE EARLIEST RECORDED COVER FROM CONFEDERATE KENTUCKY, POSTMARKED JUST TWO DAYS AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 3, 1861 INVASION OF KENTUCKY BY THE CONFEDERATE ARMY. Kentucky proclaimed its policy of neutrality on May 20, 1861, but the pro-Confederate and pro-Union citizens within the state were wary of an invasion force throughout the summer months, with each side accusing the other of breaching neutrality. Finally, to preempt a Federal occupation of Columbus, General Leonidas Polk ordered General Gideon Pillow to move on Hickman and Columbus; Pillow's troops entered Hickman on the morning of September 3. In response, General Ulysses S. Grant seized Paducah on September 6, and the Unionist movement in Kentucky gained momentum, ending neutrality.This cover, postmarked at Hickman on September 5, is an extremely early Confederate occupation date. There is no record of an earlier postmark from any Confederate post office in Kentucky. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4087			Confederacy, "Moscow Ky, Jan 10", manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" rating on cover addressed to Miss Cellie McCann at Equality S.C.; some edge wear and staining, Fine, The only recorded Confederate use from Moscow Ky. ex-Bush, Oswald. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4088		U	Confederacy, "Spring Port Ky. Sept. 30", manuscript postmark cancels U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on yellow cover addressed to Greenupsburg Ky., clear strike of "Dead Letter Office P.O. Dpt." double oval handstamp, re-entered mails with "Washington D.C. Feb. 4, 1862" cds and sharp strike of "DUE 6 cts." straightline handstamp, delivered to addressee postage due with "Greenup Ky. Oct. 23" cds on back; cover cleaned and repaired, Very Fine appearance, A rare Kentucky attempted use of demonetized 3¢ sent to the Dead Letter Office as per regulations. Scott No. U.S. #26 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) U] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
4089			Confederacy, Berwick City, La. Jan 25, neat strike of fancy cds and manuscript "Paid 5" rating on circa 1862 cover addressed to Miss Henrietta Lauzin at Baton Rouge La.; reduced slightly at right and tiny edge tear, Very Fine and attractive, an obscure use from St. Mary's Parish. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
4090			Confederacy, Fillmore La. Oct 12, sharp strike of blue cds with matching "Paid" and circle "5" rating handstamps (CSA type A) on orange cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual light filing holes, Very Fine, This is the only recorded Fillmore La. "Paid 5" Confederate usage. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4091			Confederacy, Homer C.H. La. Feb 9, cds with inverted month slug and manuscript "Paid 5" rating on orange cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., light wrinkling, light filing holes as usual, Very Fine, This is the only recorded Homer La. "Paid 5" Confederate usage. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4092		12	Confederacy, Shreveport La. Aug 4, cds ties 1863, 10¢ blue, four margins, preuse tear, on folded letter datelined "Calhoun, Arkansas, August 1st" addressed to Cat. N. A. Binge Q.M. at Jefferson, Tex., endorsed "O.B., per courier" at top; some aging and fold separations, Fine, A rare military use by courier from Arkansas entering the mails at Shreveport. Scott No. 12 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
4093			Confederacy, "Brandon, Miss, Dec 10th 1864", manuscript postmark with matching "Due $2.40" rating on legal size Trans-Mississippi cover addressed to Capt. J.L. S. Kirby, care Genl E. Kirby Smith at Shreveport La., original six-page letter accompanies from addressee's mother written on "Treasury Note Bureau, Columbia S.C." stationery with Nov. 19th 1864 dateline; cover has been restored for preservation, Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. THIS IS THE HIGHEST RATED CONFEDERATE COVER POSTED AT SIX-TIMES THE 40¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI LETTER RATE. The addressee's mother, Mrs. Mary B. Kirby worked for the Treasury Department Ladies Bureau and signed Banknotes at Keatinge & Ball in the "For Register" position. Mrs. Kirby mentions that a Mr. Matthews, who is a government courier, would take the letter presumably all the way to Shreveport, but that did not happen as letter was posted due at Brandon. The letter mentions that a second letter to another party was included in this mailing, which would account for the six-times weight of 3 to 3½ oz. The addressee, Capt. Kirby, was a cousin of CSA General Kirby Smith and an engineering officer serving in the Trans-Mississippi. The itself is very interesting and will with news of home. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
4094			Confederacy, Corinth, Miss./Jun. 6, clear strike of balloon cds with matching "Paid 5" in oval handstamp on cover to Mr. George W. Foster in Rodney, Miss., endorsed at bottom left "Miss. College Rifles"; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. The addressee, George W. Forster, was a member of Company E, known as the "Mississippi College Rifles", of the 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. The company was formed on April 20, 1861 and was composed of 104 students from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
4095		2	Confederacy, "Saltville Miss Aug 4", manuscript postmark and matching ms. strokes cancel 1861, 10¢ blue, three margins with flaws, on cover to Miss Jimmie E.S. Young at Van Buren, Ark., edge wear, Fine and scarce town. Scott No. 2 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4096			Confederacy, Mesilla, N.M. Feb. 2, clear strike of cds and manuscript "Due 10c" rating on buff cover with soldier's endorsement at left from "J.J. Word, Capt. Gardners Co., Steele Reg., Sibley's Brigade" and addressed to Col. T. J. Word at Palestine, Texas, reduced at right and small edge repair, accompanied by two other Word correspondence usages, first with green "San Antonio Tex. Nov 6" 1861 cds with manuscript "Paid 5" rating to Palestine Tex.; and second with "El Paso Tex. May 18" 1862 cds with red crayon "Due 10" to Palestine Tex., repaired at left; Fine and rare group. Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. A UNIQUE WORD CORRESPONDENCE GROUP INCLUDING THE RARE "MESILLA N.M." DATESTAMP FROM THE CONFEDERATE OCCUPATION OF NEW MEXICO IN THE NEWLY-FORMED TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. In July 1861 Lt. Col. John Baylor raised the Confederate flag at Fort Bliss, later occupying Fort Fillmore and the town of Mesilla. On August 1st he issued a proclamation establishing the Confederate Territory of Arizona, naming Mesilla as its capital. In January 1862, the Confederate Congress passed a bill establishing the Territory of Arizona. President Davis signed the bill in January and issued his presidential proclamation shortly thereafter.During this period in which the Confederate Territory of Arizona was formed, Brigadier General Henry Sibley raised three regiments, designated the Army of New Mexico, comprising the 4th, 5th and 7th Texas regiments. The 4th was known unofficially as the 1st Regiment of Sibley's Brigade, to which the sender of this letter, Captain J. J. Word belonged. The regiment was active in various conflicts in New Mexico Territory. In late 1861 and early 1862, it was actually known as the Army of New Mexico, but later known as part of the Trans-Mississippi Department. According to specialists in Arizona and New Mexico postal history, there are fewer than ten examples known of the Mesilla, N.M. occupation marking. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $11,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4097		2	Confederacy, Fayetteville N.C. Oct 14 1862, cds ties 1861, 10¢ blue, position 1, four full to mostly huge margins, on brown cover to J. Calvert Esq. at Eagle Mills, N.C.; small stain and minor filing holes, F.-V.F. Scott No. 2 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4098		12	Confederacy, "Kittrells Nc, 15 Aug", manuscript postmark tied by 1863, 10¢ blue, huge margins all around, on small homemade cover addressed to Miss Sallie Tompkins, Care Dr. A.Y.P. Garnett, Robertson Hospital, Richmond Va.; no flap, Very Fine, ex-Brian Green, Hambrecht. Scott No. 12 Estimate $400 - 600. Sally Louisa Tompkins was from a wealthy family and resided in Richmond at the beginning of the war. She opened Robertson Hospital, a private hospital, to care for Confederate wounded. The hospital was named for Judge John Robertson who donated the home. Thompson operated the hospital at her own expense, not closing until the last wounded patients were discharged in June 1865. They cared for over 1,300 patients, of whom only 73 died. No other hospital saved more of its patients, and officers tried to place their most seriously wounded in their care. It was Tompkin's success rate that allowed her private facility to stay open after Sept. 1861, when President Davis ordered all private hospitals closed. To allow Robertson Hospital to remain open, Davis commissioned Tompkins an unassigned Captain in the Confederate cavalry. She was the only woman to hold a commission in the Confederate Army. Dr. Alexander Yelverton Peyton Garnett was a Surgeon at the Robertson Hospital as well as serving Gen. Robert E. Lee and his family during the War and the families of many other Confederate Generals, and members of Government.References: Subject of a Brian Green article in the July 1969 Confederate Philatelist and featured in Terry Hambrecht's article in the March-April 1987 issue on page 11. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 12] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4099		11a	Confederacy, Lumberton N.C. Aug 19, bold sharp strike of cds ties 1863, 10¢ milky blue, four even margins, on yellow cover to Fayettville, N.C., choice and Very Fine, ex-Bogg. Scott No. 11a Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 11a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
4100		4 var.	Confederacy, Murfreesborough, N.C., Apr 2, large bold balloon town cancel tying 1862, 5¢ blue, with "gooseneck" variety at lower right as shown on page 327 of the new CSA Catalog, four large margins, on homemade cover to Newton Grove, slightly reduced at left, Extremely Fine, a scarce variety and wonderful cancel. Scott No. 4 var. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States (Confederate States) 4 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction