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261 c   imageStampless War Department Official Business envelope, addressed to Governor J.J. McRae, Jackson, Mississippi, with manuscript free frank “A. Campbell” at upper right, receipt docketing noting contents of a letter from then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis regarding a contract for the removal of Florida Indians, representing official U.S. War Department correspondence carried free under government privilege during the Pierce administration, linking federal Indian removal policy with state executive leadership in Mississippi, some wear though still fine appearing, ex Dabney. (Image)



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Confederate Regular Issues & Stampless Period
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262 c   imagePair of CSA Post Office Department, Official Business imprint over U.S. 3c "Star Die" entires, each with signed free frank of B. N. Clements, Chief of the Appointment Bureau. Additional "FREE" handstamp at center on each cover. Some light wear but overall fine appearing. These Post Office Department official imprint covers represent internal governmental correspondence conducted under franking authority. In the Confederacy, only the Post Office Department retained the privilege of free franking, making such covers distinctive among Confederate official mail. As Chief of the Appointment Bureau, B. N. Clements oversaw postmaster appointments and administrative matters critical to maintaining the Confederate postal network during wartime disruption. An attractive and desirable pair of Confederate Post Office Department official imprint covers, illustrating the limited free-frank privilege within the Confederate postal system. (Image) (Image 2) (All Images)

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263 c   image1861 selection of 30+ covers and stationery entires, largely United States issues used in the early Confederate period, including correspondence to Col. Richard J. Archer in Port Gibson, Mississippi, with usages from Mobile, Ala. (April and June 1861), Natchez (April 1861), Petersburg, Va. (June 1861), Grand Gulf, Miss., New Orleans, and others. Also includes stampless provisionals such as Alabama and Amelia C.H., Va. (June 25). A diverse and historically rich group illustrating postal operations during the transitional months at the outbreak of the Civil War, when U.S. postage remained in use across the seceded states prior to full Confederate postal control. Mixed condition with faults noted, ex Dabney. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (All Images)

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Confederate Postmaster Provisionals
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264 c   image1861–64 Confederate Postmasters’ Provisionals, selection of 42 covers bearing a wide range of manuscript and handstamped “Paid” markings, representing numerous Southern post offices including Spring Place, Ga., Richmond, Va., Yorktown, Va., Greensboro, Ala., Winchester, Va., Laurel Hill, La., Lewisburg, Tenn., Jonesboro, Tenn., Cleveland, Tenn., Jackson, Miss., Canton, Miss., Harrisonburg, La., and others. A diverse and desirable group illustrating the provisional postal system of the Confederacy, with a variety of handstamped and manuscript rate markings, town cds usages, and differing styles of local postal markings during the transition to Confederate postal operations. Condition varies with faults noted, though many show clear and attractive strikes; overall fine or better. A scarce and useful assemblage for study or exhibition, ex Dabney. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (All Images)

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Confederate Regular Issues & Stampless Period
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265 c   image1861–64 selection of 55 stampless covers and folded letters, bearing a wide range of Confederate “Paid” markings and town postmarks, including Eufaula, Eutaw and Demopolis, Alabama; Grenada, Pontotoc, Summit, Quitman, Vicksburg, Jackson and Columbus, Mississippi; as well as Bristoe Station, Amelia C.H. and Lexington, Va. and additional usages from Floyd, Port Hudson and Shreveport, La., among others. The group shows a strong variety of handstamped and manuscript rate markings, including straightline and circular “Paid” handstamps, numeral ratings (5 and 10), and occasional auxiliary notations. Several covers are addressed to Mississippi officials, including examples to the Governor at Jackson and multiple to Richard T. Archer at Port Gibson, reflecting correspondence networks within the state during the war. Of particular interest are six Vicksburg postmaster’s forms/checks, adding an administrative and postal history dimension beyond standard civilian correspondence. A well-balanced and visually appealing holding, illustrating inland Confederate postal operations across Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Virginia, with a useful range of towns, markings and rates. Condition is mixed with faults noted, though many strikes are clear and attractive, and a number of covers are fine or better. A desirable old-time collection with strong study and exhibition potential, ex Dabney. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (All Images)

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266 O, c   image1861–63 group of four stampless covers, comprising a Shelbyville, Tennessee to Clay Village, Kentucky stampless cover with altered “Due 5”, a Gordonsville, Virginia cover with cds and manuscript “Due 10,” with docketing of John C. McClenaghan correspondence (signed by John L. Kimbrough), a Columbus, Kentucky, Nov 18, 1861 cds cover with matching oval "PAID" & "5" rate marking addressed to Memphis, Tennessee, and finally a Plymouth, North Carolina Nov 25, 1861 folded cover with red “Paid" & "5” and cds, addressed to Raleigh. A wonderful little stampless group showing early Confederate postal usages including scarce Kentucky and Trans-Appalachian routes as well as varied rate markings, a few faults noted but overall a fine and interesting group. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images)

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267 c   image(1) Group of nine covers each bearing the 5c lithographed Jefferson Davis prepared by Hoyer & Ludwig, issued to pay the initial under-500 miles single-weight rate. An attractive and well-balanced assembly illustrating stamps from both Stone 1 and 2, a range of early-war postal usages, towns, and rate combinations. The group includes three covers from Tudor Hall, Virginia, with Nov. 5, 1861, Jan. 1, 1862, and Jan. 23, 1862 datestamps, providing a compact study of this distinctive origin in the opening year of Confederate postal operations. Also included is a double-circle Huntsville, Alabama Mar. 26, 1862 cds, a Pensacola, Florida cds usage, and a Charleston to Indian Town, South Carolina cover tied by a double-ring Charleston cds dated Mar. 6, 1862, the latter on a homemade envelope reflecting early wartime paper shortages. One cover bears a United States Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina corner card, adding collateral interest. Rate and franking variety is represented by a Macon, Georgia to Linden, Texas cover bearing two 5c stamps paying the 10c over-500 mile rate, as well as a mixed franking combining a 5c Hoyer & Ludwig with a 5c De La Rue printing. Together, the nine covers demonstrate both the standard 5c under-500 mile rate and the 10c rate for longer distances, showcasing a pleasing range of town markings. Condition is typical for wartime southern mail, with some edge wear and minor faults, but overall fine appearing. A desirable balance lot offering depth in the 1861 5c Hoyer & Ludwig issue, suitable for the collector or exhibitor seeking multiple town usages. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (All Images)

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268 c   image1862–63 collection of 40 covers or folded letters, including 28 franked with 1861–62 5c green Davis, 10c blue Jefferson, and 5c blue Davis issues, singles and some pairs, many addressed to Richard T. Archer in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Usages include Tchula, Natchez, Paulding, Brandon, Jackson, Yazoo City, Vicksburg and Macon (Mississippi), as well as New Orleans, Bayou Goula, Port Hudson, Bayou Sara and Pointe Coupee (Louisiana). Also included are an additional 12 covers or FLs franked with the 1862 5c blue (London and local printings), mostly in pairs, with some pen cancellations. A substantial and well-rounded group illustrating Confederate postal operations in Mississippi and Louisiana, with strong representation of Archer correspondence and a variety of towns, rates, and printings. Mixed condition with faults noted, though many are fine or better. An attractive and useful holding for study or expansion, ex Dabney. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (All Images)

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269   image1861-67 group of four Confederate and post-Civil War stampless and adversity covers, including a turned adversity cover originally used with manuscript “Paid 10” to Rev. Tilman R. Gaines, later re-used by favor with endorsement “Politeness of Adjutant Efford” to Rev. John A. Broadus at Greenville, South Carolina; 1861 Pleasant Hill, Louisiana stampless cover with “PAID” handstamp and manuscript “5” to a student at Lumpkin Law School in Athens, Georgia; post-war wallpaper adversity cover franked with U.S. 3c rose (65) from Pleasant Hill to New Orleans; and an additional adversity usage to Rev. Broadus with partial postmark and removed adhesive. An interesting and varied group illustrating the shortages, improvisation, and disrupted postal conditions of the Civil War and Reconstruction South. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images)

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270 O, og, ng   image1861–64 Comprehensive Confederate States of America General Issue stamp collection mounted on Tom Ross's original exhibit pages, presenting a structured survey of the principal stamps of the Confederacy. Primarily unused with original gum except where noted. The stamps are attractively mounted and clearly annotated, illustrating the technological progression from early lithography to recess-printed steel plate production. Condition varies as typical for Confederate material, with generally nice margins and minor faults noted, but overall fine-v.f. Leading off with the 1861 Lithographed Issues (Hoyer & Ludwig) with 5c green and 10c blue; the 1862 Lithographed Issues with 2c green (tiny filled-in thin spot at bottom center), 5c blue and 10c rose (unused, no gum), along with the 10c blue printed by J.T. Paterson; the 1862 Typographed Issues (Thomas De La Rue & Co.), including the unissued 1c orange (unused, no gum) and 5c blue, as well as the Archer & Daly 5c blue on both London and local paper; the 1863 recess-printed (“engraved”) issues of Archer & Daly, featuring 10c blue varieties (“Frame Line” (used) and “T-E-N”), Types I and II (both unused, no gum), together with the 2c rose brown and 20c green (unused, no gum); and the 1864 Keatinge & Ball 10c blue, Types I and II (unused, no gum). An appealing and cohesive exhibit assemblage of Confederate General Issues, preserved intact and offering an excellent overview of the major denominations, papers and types of Confederate stamp production. Ideal for the collector seeking a ready-made foundation for the CSA stamp section of an album or exhibit. 1862 2c green, Sc. 3 with 2003 Philatelic Foundation certificate & 1863 10c "Frame Line", Sc. 10 with 1959 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. value $8,800+ (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images)

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271 O, ng   image1861-64 Confederate States of America balance of 28 stamps, neatly arranged and identified on two stockpages, comprising a representative cross-section of General Issues. The group includes Sc. 1, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 7 (including a pair on London paper and additional singles on both London and local paper), 8, 9 (“T-E-N” variety with partial Richmond cds), 11 (multiple Type I examples with red and blue cds cancels), 11c, 12, 12f, 13, and 14. Condition varies as typical for Confederate material, with generally clear to ample margins, several sheet-margin examples, attractive dated cds strikes including New Orleans, Charleston, Goldsboro, Sparta, Savannah and Richmond, and a range of shades and printings illustrating the evolution of Confederate production. A few minor faults are noted in individual descriptions, but overall the stamps are fine to very fine with strong eye appeal. A desirable and educational balance lot offering a broad overview of Confederate General Issues, including better catalog numbers, useful cancels, and both unused and used examples - ideal for the collector seeking to strengthen or expand a CSA section with identified and diverse material, cat. value $5,000+ (Image) (Image 2) (All Images)

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272 O, ng   image(1/13) 1861–63 Confederate States balance collection of 24 stamps, neatly mounted and written up on Tom Ross custom album pages, comprising a representative cross-section of the early lithographed and line-engraved issues. The group spans the 1861 Hoyer & Ludwig 5c and 10c lithographs, the 1862 J.T. Paterson printings, and the 1863 Archer & Daly engraved designs including 2c Jackson and 20c Washington issues, with a range of shades, stones, and cancellations identified throughout. Highlights include Sc. 13c, 1863 20c green Washington diagonal bisect used on piece, tied by Savannah, Ga cds, a scarce and visually dramatic example of this unofficial but tolerated bisect usage, accompanied by a 2006 CSA certificate. Also present is Sc. 8, 1863 2c brown red Jackson, horizontal pair used and tied by Macon, Ga cds, an attractive and scarce multiple with a 2006 CSA certificate. Additional material includes various 5c Davis stamps from different stones and shades, 10c blue and rose issues from both Hoyer & Ludwig and Paterson printings, and selected varieties noted on the pages. Some usual minor faults as expected, though overall fine-v.f with generally clear impressions and legible cancellations. A well-organized and appealing study group, perfect for the collector, specialist or dealer. With 2006 CSA certificates for Sc. 8 used pair and Sc. 13c used bisect on piece, cat. value $6,200+ (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (All Images)

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273 O, og, c   image(9/11/12) 1863–64 10c blue Davis Issues, group of 50 stamps including multiples and three covers, spanning Archer & Daly Types I and II and the later Keatinge & Ball printings, comprising useful material for any well-rounded study of the principal engraved 10c issues used during the latter half of the Confederacy. The group includes examples clearly illustrating the distinguishing characteristics between Types I and II with shades ranging from greenish blue and light blue to milky and deeper blue tones. Also present is an example of Sc. 9, the “T-E-N” Davis, representing the early engraved variation of the issue. Various stamps bearing well-struck cds cancels, including Northington, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and other Southern post offices. Included as well are 1864 Keatinge & Ball printings of the 10c, both Type I and Type II. Multiples are present, including a block and a larger multiple, illustrating plate characteristics and impression quality. Unused examples of the experimentally perforated 12½ issues are also included, representing both Type I and Type II, with the Type II (Sc. 12f) accompanied by a 2006 CSA certificate. A particularly attractive turned cover is included, showing dual usage with a 10¢ greenish blue Type II (Archer & Daly) tied by a clear Rutherfordton, North Carolina cds dated October 3, in conjunction with an earlier use bearing a blue Ashboro, North Carolina “PAID 10” handstamp and cds. The correspondence is between members of the Staley family of North Carolina, with notation identifying Lt. Col. J.W. Staley of the 64th North Carolina Militia, adding meaningful collateral historical interest. Condition throughout is typical for Confederate material, with minor faults and edge wear noted, but overall fine to very fine in appearance. A desirable and useful balance lot offering depth in the 1863–64 engraved 10c blue Davis Issues, suitable for the collector or exhibitor seeking a representative working group across types, printings, and usages. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (All Images)

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274 O, og, c   image1861-65 Confederate balance of a consignment on pages, with 1861 5c Davis in two different shades (both used), 10c dark blue on piece, 2c green (appears unused), 5c blue single and pair, 10c rose used (cut in, with APS cert), 1862 5c with used and unused pairs, 2c unused, 10c in various shades and Stones, used or unused, 20c green unused sheet margin pair, and 1c orange, also an interesting but ultimately fraudulent Salem, North Carolina provisional with 2026 Civil War Philatelic Society certificate, plus two covers including no. 7 pair (one stamp defective) and no. 11 on Grenada, Miss cover, some faults noted, mostly fine-v.f. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (All Images)

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Confederate States
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
275 og, nh, bl   imageConfederate Postmasters’ Provisional counterfeit and forgery collection of approximately 200 items, organized on dealer stock pages and identified by forger and type where applicable. Only minor duplication noted, with the majority produced by the well-known Taylor and Upham operations, alongside numerous other imitation and facsimile types. The lot includes dozens of different provisional designs, towns, denominations, and border types, illustrating the broad range of counterfeit Confederate material created primarily for philatelic consumption after the Civil War period. An extensive and highly educational reference holding for the specialist in Confederate philately, particularly useful for the study of Postmasters’ Provisionals, contemporary counterfeits, and the evolution of Confederate forgery production. Please visit our website for images of this lot. (Image) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (All Images)

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