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Civil War and Confederate States continued...

Postmasters Provisionals: Macon Ga. Thru Memphis Tenn. continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
2166   ImageMemphis Tenn., 2c Dark Blue (56X1). A very distinctive shade described by specialists as "Cobalt Blue", full margins to just in at bottom left, tied by well-struck "Memphis Ten. Dec. 8, 1861" circular datestamp on rebacked cover front only used locally, some overall wear

FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT MEMPHIS PROVISIONAL IN A DISTINCTIVE DARK SHADE AND NICELY TIED ON A LOCALLY-ADDRESSED PIECE. ONLY FIFTEEN COVERS RECORDED BY CROWN.

This is the most intense shade we recall seeing on this issue. Ex Boshwit. Scott Retail $12,500.00 as full cover. (Image)

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 E. $ 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
2167 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Large margins to just in incl. part of adjoining stamp at right, tied by "Memphis Ten. Oct. ?" circular datestamp on red and blue 12-Star Confederate Flag and Verse Patriotic cover to Bashi Ala., bold "DUE/5" handstamp, slightly reduced at right affecting stamp, few light vertical file folds, one barely affecting stamp

FINE APPEARANCE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT MEMPHIS POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ON A 12-STAR CONFEDERATE FLAG PATRIOTIC COVER.

Ex Walcott, Antrim and Pope. Illustrated in 1959 and 1986 editions of the Dietz book. With 1986 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 9,000.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
2168 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Large margins to just in incl. part of adjoining stamps at top and left, tied by "Memphis Ten. ? 12, 1861" circular datestamp on embossed Commission Merchant's corner card cover to Lamar Miss., manuscript "yr freight is at Lamar W. Hull", minor soiling, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 $ 2,000.00

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
2169 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Large margins to clear, tied by bold strike of "Memphis Ten. Aug. 2?, 1861" circular datestamp on yellow cover to Jonesborough Miss. and forwarded to I-U-Ka Miss., "Jonesborough Miss. Sep. 4 Paid 5" manuscript pmk., expertly cleaned and restored along top edge, Very Fine appearance, ex Pope and Hill (Image)

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 $ 1,750.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
2170 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Two singles originally forming a horizontal pair, large margins to just in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Sep. ?, 1861" circular datestamp on buff cover to Manassas Va. and forwarded to Lewisburg Va., "Tudor Hall Va. Sep. 14, 1861" circular datestamp also ties one stamp, forwarding instructions with military signature, thus no additional postage necessary, recipient is care of Cpl. W. W. Gordon, who resigned Oct. 14, 1861, forwarding docketing from A. J. Grigsby, who resigned Nov. 19, 1862 after feeling passed over for promotion, probably due to his penchant for excessive swearing, slightly reduced at sides, top flap replaced, some edge flaws also affect stamp, still Fine, ex Matz (Image)

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 E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
2171 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Two, margins to in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Dec. ?" (1861) circular datestamp on buff cover to Evergreen Va. and missent to Evergreen La., large red "Evergreen La. Dec. 14" circular datestamp with day in manuscript, also with "missent and Forwd", stamps with few light wrinkles mostly from gum, cover with minor edgewear, Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
2172 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Two, cut to shape, margins clear to in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Sep. 20, 1861" circular datestamp on embossed Commission Merchant's corner card cover to Richmond Va. and forwarded twice, first to Tazewell C.H. Va. and then to Wytheville Va., neat "Richmond Va. Sep. 29, 1861" circular datestamp and "Forwarded 5" in frame, manuscript "Due 10c", for second forwarding, some slight wear and few expertly mended edge flaws, still Fine and very unusual twice-forwarded use, covers such as this sent thru southwest Virginia are rarely seen since the area was usually in great turmoil, ex Meroni, Pope and Corwin (Image)

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 E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
2173 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Four singles, large margins to just in, each a distinctly different shade and so possibly from different sheets, tied by "Memphis Ten. Oct. 1, 1861" circular datestamps on cover to New Baltimore Va., slightly reduced at top and missing part of top flap, few expert mends also affect second stamp

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE COVER BEARING FOUR SINGLES OF THE 5-CENT RED MEMPHIS PROVISIONAL, APPARENTLY FROM FOUR DIFFERENT SHEETS.

20c frankings such as this are rare. Ex Caspary and Matz. (Image)

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 E. $ 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
2174 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red on Amber entire (56XU2). Bold "Memphis Ten. Sep. 12, 1861" circular datestamp, addressed to La Grange Tenn., light vertical fold at center not mentioned on accompanying certificate

EXTREMELY FINE. AN IMMACULATE EXAMPLE OF THE MEMPHIS PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.

Ex Hind, Emerson and Brooks. With 2000 P.F. certificate. (Image)

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 $ 3,000.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
2175   ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red on Amber, Cut Square (56XU2). 29 x 32mm, neat strike of "Memphis Ten. Aug. 17, 1861" circular datestamp, Very Fine, a very early use, ex Matz (Image)

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 E. $ 400-500

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
2176 c ImageMemphis Tenn., 5c Red on Orange entire (56XU3). Cancelled by "Memphis Ten. Jan. 10, 1862" circular datestamp and used to Athens Tenn., minor wear

VERY FINE AND SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT MEMPHIS PROVISIONAL ON ORANGE ENTIRE.

Ex Matz (Image)

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 $ 3,000.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

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