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Confederate States 3¢ 1861 Postmasters' Provisionals
Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3430
Symbol: o
Cat No: 3AX1
Madison Court House, Fla., 1861, 3¢ gold (Scott 3AX1), clearly struck "Madison C.H. Flo. Feb. 21" (1861) circular datestamp, full to large margins all around; deep thin and tiny pinhole, Extremely Fine appearance of this very scarce stamps with only. Six known examples of this issue (all used, 5 off cover & 1 on cover) plus the unique used "CNETS" error and the unique used 5¢ black on yellow entire (#137XU1), ex Judge Philbrick, Sir William Avery, Ferrary, Lapham, Moody, Briggs and Gorham, with 1996 C.S.A. certificate and Trish Kaufman dealer display page. Scott $20,000.
Noted C.S.A. expert Trish Kaufmann conducted the definitive research proving these 3¢ Madison Court House Florida Confederate Postmaster's Provisionals were genuine. The article is on her website, www.trishkaufmann.com/madison.(Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3431
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Cat No: 4AX1, 56X1, 56X1a, 56X2
Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 3¢ carmine, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 2¢ blue, 2¢ blue partial print, 5¢ red (Scott 4AX1, 56X1, 56X1a, 56X2), pretty group comprising #4AX1 no gum horizontal strip of 3, #56X1 no gum horizontal pair with wide left margin & small faults, #56X1a no gum & 56X2 used, Fine to Very Fine on the whole. Scott $1,600. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3461
Symbol: **
Cat No: 2
1861, 10¢ blue, Paterson printing (Scott 2), o.g., never hinged, wonderfully fresh with bright color on matching paper, sound and solidly centered, Very Fine, with photocopy of 2019 P.S.E. certificate for block of four, this position 3. Scott $275 as o.g. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3462
Symbol: *BL
Cat No: 2
1861, 10¢ blue, Paterson printing (Scott 2), block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, a stellar multiple looking like it was printed yesterday; fresh, clean and sound with maximal margins all around, Extremely Fine to Superb, with 2018 P.F. (block of six, this the left four stamps) and 2023 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $3,400 as singles. Scott $1,750. (Image)
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3463
Symbol: C
Cat No: 2b
1861, 10¢ dark blue, Hoyer printing (Scott 2b), a pretty horizontal pair with clear to large margins canceled by two neat red grids on a cover with a light red "Sparta Ga. Jan 8" circular datestamp on cover to C.S.A. Vice President, Alexander H. Stephens in Richmond, by his brother, Linton Stephens and is docketed as such in Stephens' hand on the reverse, repaired at bottom and exploded, top flap removed, Very Fine appearance, Jack E. Molesworth description on reverse. ex Burrus (lot 831) C.S.A. Catalog $2,000. Scott $1,775. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3464
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Cat No: 2b
1861, 10¢ dark blue, Paterson printing (Scott 2b), wonderfully fresh with immense color depth and clear type characteristics; town postmark essentially face-free, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $275 as #2. Scott $300. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3465
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Cat No: 2e
1861, 10¢ light milky blue, Stone Y (Scott 2e), an immaculate, four-margined example, fresh as the day it was printed with partial town postmark, Very Fine. Scott $325. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3466
Symbol: C
Cat No: 3
1862 (Mar or May 30), 2¢ green, five singles on adversity cover (Scott 3), full margins to into, individual pen "X" cancels with Camden S.C. Mar. or May. 30 circular datestamp on small cover made from unused ledger paper, addressed to Charleston SC, small faults, Fine stamps on a Very Fine cover. Unlisted in Dan Warren's census of #3 on cover published in the 2011 Congress book. There are 266 covers in the census., signed "#3's Guarantee Genuinely used on this cover J.E. Mol. Scott $12,500 for strip of 5. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3467
Symbol: *
Cat No: 4
1862, 5¢ blue (Scott 4), position 27/37 penciled on back, vertical pair, o.g., hinged, remarkably fresh and bright with intense, deep color and large margins capturing partial scroll of adjacent stamp at upper left, Extremely Fine, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $625. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3468
Symbol: *BL
Cat No: 4
1862, 5¢ blue (Scott 4), block of 4, o.g., hinged (adherence), clear impression in intense color, all margins clear to oversized, even if uneven at right, Very Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,250. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3469
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: 5
1862, 10¢ rose (Scott 5), unused without gum, with deep, rich color and three large margins (clear at top); tiny sealed tear at top, otherwise Fine. Scott $2,400. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3470
Symbol: C
Cat No: 8
1863, 2¢ brown red (Scott 8), three full to large margins, into at top left and bottom left corrner fault, tied by "Charleston SC Feb. 15, 1864" circular datestamp on locally addressed cover, exploded with inside addressed to same recipient but no stamp and no postal markings, meaning the first address was a wrong one so the sender turned the cover and addressed it properly the second time, Fine, see the inside online. Scott $1,500. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3471
Symbol: o
Cat No: 8
1863, 2¢ brown red (Scott 8), sound with full to large margins all around, in crisp color with lightly struck blue North Carolina double-ring postmark, Very Fine. Scott $350. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3472
Symbol: *
Cat No: 9
1863, 10¢ blue, "T-E-N", double transfer (Scott 9 var.), o.g., hinged, a breathtakingly fresh stunner with rich, solid color, sharp detail (twice!), and bright white paper; full to oversized margins, Very Fine+. Scott $1,100. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3473
Symbol: C
Cat No: 9b
1863, 10¢ gray blue, "T-E-N" (Scott 9b), dark shade, full to large margins, very faint diagonal crease, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun. 5" double circle datestamp on cover addressed to Aiken S.C. then turned and franked with #7 horizontal pair tied by "Aiken S.C. Jun. 9" circular datestamp to what appears to be a faint James Island military address, horizontal crease clear of stamps, still Very Fine, a fabulous example of the gray blue shade. The Aiken cancel is 32mm and not recorded in Dietz. Scott $1,500. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3474
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Cat No: 10
1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines" (Scott 10), unused without gum, face-fresh with bright color and sharp impression, clear to full margins capturing frame lines at top and left; horizontal crease ending in small nick at right center, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $5,500. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3475
Symbol: C
Cat No: 10
1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines" (Scott 10), pos. 25, Ty. I, full frameline at top and mostly complete at right, barely touched at left, barely visible faults, tied by "Orange, C. H., VA Aug. 1, 1863" circular datestamp on brown cover to Augusta Georgia, otherwise Fine. This was described as a normal #10 in the Wiseman sale and #10c in theh auction where acquired by the consignor. The consignor and we disagree. We do agree that this is an unusual shade. The consignor called it a deep milky blue. Ex Wiseman (June 1971) with his boxed "RWW" handstamp on back. Acquired by the consignor in a 1997 auction. Scott $3,750. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3476
Symbol: o
Cat No: 10
1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines" (Scott 10), Charlottesville VA face-free blue partial double circle datestamp, nearly complete framelines at sides, lovely color for this 160+ year old stamp, completely sound, Very Fine and very pretty, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,750. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3477
Symbol: **
Cat No: 11
1863, 10¢ blue, group of five (Scott 11), o.g., never hinged, each clean and bright with clear impression on fresh paper, margins full to oversized, Extremely Fine to Superb, all with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $750. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3478
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 12
1863, 10¢ blue (Scott 12), full pane of 100 with plate No. 3 and Keatinge & Ball imprint at bottom, o.g., never hinged, in solid color and clear detail; toning and several natural inclusions, small faults along left edge, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $5,265 as o.g. plate & blocks. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3479
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 12
1863, 10¢ blue (Scott 12), full pane of 100 with plate No. 3 and Keatinge & Ball imprint at bottom, o.g., never hinged, cleanly printed in strong color with dark, streaky K&B ink; internally sound; toning, the imprint slightly cut into, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $5,265 as o.g. plate & blocks. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3480
Symbol: C
Cat No: 13
1863, 20¢ green (Scott 13), full to large margins, used with faulty 10¢ greenish blue, Die B (12c) with wide sheet margin at right, both tied by "Americus Ga. May 22" circular datestamp on legal size cover with attorney's boxed corner card to "Honorable Wm. E. Smith, M.C. (Member of Congress) in Richmond VA, repaired tears, top backflap removed, otherwise Fine and very scarce example of the 30¢ triple rate (1-1½ oz), with Jack E. Molesworth description on left backflap, ex-Col. Green (May 1943 Harmer Rooke sale / Green sale #8) and 1988 Rarities of the World auction, signed Dietz, with 1983 P.F. certificate stating "it is a genuine usage" with no mention of faults. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3481
Symbol: **
Cat No: 14
1862, 1¢ orange, unissued (Scott 14), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, Post Office fresh with deep color with full, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $700 as singles. Scott $220 as o.g. singles. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3482
Symbol: **
Cat No: 14
1862, 1¢ orange, unissued (Scott 14), o.g., never hinged, pristine jumbo with radiant color and massive margins; tiny natural paper inclusion, Extremely Fine to Superb, SMQ for a 98 $600, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95J. SMQ XF-SUP 95J; $475 as a "95". Scott $110 as o.g. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3483
Symbol: **
Cat No: 14a
1862, 1¢ deep orange, unissued (Scott 14a), top margin single, o.g., never hinged, fresh and bright with full, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $350 for normal. Scott $145 as o.g. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
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Postmasters’ Provisionals
Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3432
Symbol: o
Cat No: 5X1
Athens, Ga., 1861, 5¢ purple (Scott 5X1), faint cancel at top, huge bottom selvage, full to large margins other 3 sides, rich color on bright paper; small thin spot at top left, attractive Very Fine appearance, Footnote in Scott reads, "Dangerous fakes exist of Nos. 5X1 and 5X2. Certificates of authenticity from recognized committees are strongly recommended.", with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,000.
Frank Crown's online census of all 3 Athens Georgia provisionals (Scott 5X1, 5X2 & 5XU1) can be found at https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Res-Cen-ATH-GA-v31-220720.pdf.(Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3433
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Cat No: 5X2
Athens, Ga., 1861, 5¢ red (Scott 5X2), neat grid cancel, large margins at top and left, ample at right and close at bottom, completely sound, Fine to Very Fine and very scarce, in his online census of all 3 Athens Georgia provisionals (Scott 5X1, 5X2 & 5XU1), Frank Crown records two used stamps and one cover as Type A and 4 stamps and 5 covers as Type B for a total of 12 known used examples of Scott 5X2. This is one of the 4 Type B used stamps. The website is https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Res-Cen-ATH-GA-v31-220720.pdf., ex Weill Brothers' stock and Sharrer, with 1990 P.F. certificate (obtained by the buyer after the Weill auction). Scott $3,000. (Image)
Estimate $6,000-8,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3434
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Cat No: 11X2
Baton Rouge, La., 1861, 5¢ green & carmine (Scott 11X2), unused without gum, large margins at top and right and clear margins at left and bottom, completely sound, Fine to Very Fine, extremely scarce; In its nearly 30 year history, Stamp Auction Network has offered only one o.g. example and two other no gum examples. and one of the no gum examples is faulty., ex-Weill Brothers' stock, with 1990 P.F. certificate (obtained by the buyer after the Christie's auction of the Weill Brothers' stock; one number higher than the 5X2 in this sale. Scott $1,500 undervalued in our opinio.
Frank Crown begins his online census for this issue with the following introduction "The Baton Rouge 5¢ Maltese-border provisional was typeset and printed in two colors. The lettering and border were printed in red over a green bull's eye and spider web background…The plate consisted of two horizontal rows of five subjects. The stamps were printed at the offices of the Baton Rouge Daily Gazette & Comet." (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Res-Cen-BAT-LA-A02-v11-231008-7.pdf).(Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3435
Symbol: o
Cat No: 16X1
Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue (Scott 16X1), partial "Charleston Nov. 3" (1861) circular datestamp, full framelines at left and bottom and mostly complete at right, fresh color; small corner crease at top right, Very Fine, Footnote in Scott "Values are for stamps showing parts of the outer frame lines on at least 3 sides. The vast majority of this stamp (have) small faults and are valued thus…", with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott $800. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3436
Symbol: *
Cat No: 16XU3
Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange (Scott 16XU3), 20 x 27mm cut square; thin at top, Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate (not noting thin). Scott $1,250.
Frank Crown's online census of the Charleston provisional entires begins with "the envelopes were probably prepared from a wood cut die and printed by the typographic method in the upper right corner of envelopes of various colors. The Charleston Mercury announced the availability of the Charleston stamped envelopes in the 15 August 1861 issue…The design of the indicium is very similar to the design of the adhesive provisional. For this reason, the firm of Evans and Cogswell is believed to have printed both… More details on the printing can be found in Richard Calhoun's 2012 book on the Charleston provisionals. Crown also wrote "There are several dangerous fakes of the 5¢ blue Charleston indicium."(Image)
Estimate $350-500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3437
Symbol: *
Cat No: 26X1
Fredericksburg, Va., 1861, 5¢ blue on bluish (Scott 26X1), o.g., small hinge remnant at top right, position 6, three large margins, clear at top; small thin spot at top center, Very Fine appearance. Scott $1,200.
Frank Crown's online census of the Fredericksburg provisional entires begins with "Both the 5-cent and 10-cent Fredericksburg provisionals were typeset and printed on thin blue paper. The printing form consisted of two horizontal rows of five subjects each. Two impressions of the printing form were made on each printed sheet."(Image)
Estimate $350-500
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3438
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Cat No: 26X2
Fredericksburg, Va., 1861, 10¢ red on bluish (Scott 26X2), o.g., fresh color on nicely blued paper, three full margins but into at bottom; typical wrinkling/creasing including small corner crease at top left, still Fine appearing and both scarce and elusive, approximately 35 mint and no gum examples are believed to exist; during 2017-2025, either zero (2017-2020 and 2023) or 1 example (2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025) appeared on the market. There are no known covers or used stamps. Scott $2,250.
Frank Crown's online census of the Fredericksburg provisional entires begins with "Both the 5-cent and 10-cent Fredericksburg provisionals were typeset and printed on thin blue paper. The printing form consisted of two horizontal rows of five subjects each. Two impressions of the printing form were made on each printed sheet. The 10-cent stamp was prepared by changing the denomination value in each subject of the printing form."(Image)
Estimate $800-1,200
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3439
Symbol: C
Cat No: 45XU1
Jonesboro, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ black (Scott 45XU1), bold strike of provisional handstamp which is canceled by "Jonesboro Tenn. Dec. 24" (1861) circular datestamp, on fresh buff cover addressed to Rutledge Tenn.; top backflap with sealed tears from rough opening does not detract, Frank Crown's online census of both Jonesboro Tenn. provisionals (Scott 45XU1 & 45XU2) records 5 covers and no cut squares of 45XU1(https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Res-Cen-JON-TN-CVR-v12-240716.pdf); the other 4 last appeared at auction in 1967, 1978, 1980, and 2007, ex Brandon. Scott $5,500.
The intro to the census reads "The Jonesboro provisional marking is in the form of a seal featuring the rate in the center and the name of the postmaster (J. E. Williams) and the name of the town in a circle around the center. The device was handstamped on envelopes. Two different colors of ink were used to handstamp the Jonesboro provisional envelopes: black and dark blue.(Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
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Sale No: 835
Lot No: 3440
Symbol: *
Cat No: 45XU2
Jonesboro, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ dark blue (Scott 45XU2), 31 x 33mm cut square, intense color; diagonal crease at left just clears indicia, Very Fine, Frank Crown's online census of both Jonesboro Tenn. provisionals (Scott 45XU1 & 45XU2) records 14 covers & 5 cut squares (4 unused/uncanceled and one pen canceled) of 45XU2 (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Res-Cen-JON-TN-CVR-v12-240716.pdf), with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,000.
The intro to the census reads "The Jonesboro provisional marking is in the form of a seal featuring the rate in the center and the name of the postmaster (J. E. Williams) and the name of the town in a circle around the center. The device was handstamped on envelopes. Two different colors of ink were used to handstamp the Jonesboro provisional envelopes: black and dark blue….However, the dark blue color ranges from blue to a very dark blue. The latter can be misinterpreted as black unless examined in natural light. There is no discernible period of use for the two different inks. Six of the dark blue covers do not have postmarks. One of these has been dated from docketing on the cover and contents as August 1861. Jonesboro provisionals cut square are known only in dark blue."(Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Lot No: 3441
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Cat No: 47X1
Knoxville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ brick red (Scott 47X1), very light pen "X" cancel, full margins all around; tiny thin and small sealed tear not noted on certificate, otherwise Very Fine, very scarce; exactly zero used examples have appeared on Stamp Auction Network since 2018, and none in 2016 and 2017 either. We found only 10 examples that have appeared on the market since 2001, with 9 appearing just the one time and the tenth appearing in 2000 & 2003. If you don't want to wait for a used stamp, you can go for a cover if you want, but Crown records only 23 in his online census (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Res-Cen-KNO-TN-A-220406.pdf), and they are more expensive than the used off cover stamps., with 1990 C.S.A. certificate stating "Genuine used Provisional". Scott $700 undervalued in our opinio. (Image)
Estimate $350-500
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Lot No: 3442
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Cat No: 47X2
Knoxville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ carmine (Scott 47X2), light double circle datestamp, ample to large margins; small corner crease at bottom left and tiny shallow thin speck at top right, Very Fine appearance, extremely rare; Stamp Auction Network has offered only 4 different examples (plus the previous lot as 47X2 despite the cert as 47X1). Of the 4 examples, 2 have pen cancels (both sound) and 2 have handstamp cancels (both faulty). This will be the 5th example offered on SAN. If you don't want to wait for a used stamp, you can go for a cover if you want, but Crown records only 7 in his online census (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Res-Cen-KNO-TN-A-220406.pdf), and they are more expensive than the used off cover stamps. Scott $2,250. (Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Lot No: 3443
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Cat No: 53X1 var
Macon, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black on light blue green, comma after "office (Scott 53X1 var), Macon Ga. double-circle datestamp, large margins at right, full even margins other sides on a beautiful shade of light green paper, Extremely Fine, this is an extremely scarce variety used and off cover; the Sharrer sale was in 2012 and only one other has sold since (in 2014). No off cover examples of this variety have appeared on the market since 2014. ex Sharrer & Crocker, signed Bloch, with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,100.
In his online census, Frank Crown records 15 covers franked with this variety and 18 covers franked with the normal stamp. (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Res-Cen-MAC-GA-A04-v12-220721.pdf).(Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
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Lot No: 3444
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Cat No: 53X4
Macon, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black on yellow (Scott 53X4), light cancel, ample margins with rounded corners, exceptionally fresh, Very Fine and extremely rare, only 3 used off cover examples have appeared on Stamp Auction Network, one of which was sold in 2015 for $2,300 hammer and resold by us in 2018 for $4,500 hammer. The others appeared in 2011 and 2008. This will be the 4th. The Philatelic Foundation has certified a total of 4 off cover examples (3 of which were sold on SAN; the 4th is described as laid paper and appears to be unused (PFC #44378). If you don't want to wait for a used stamp, you can go for a cover if you want, but Crown records only 13 in his online census (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Res-Cen-MAC-GA-A013-v22-220722.pdf), but 3 are dubious, and covers are more expensive than used off cover stamps., with 1972 P.F. certificate and accompanied by Confederate Philately Inc. (Jack E. Molesworth) dealer display page. Scott $3,000. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Lot No: 3445
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Cat No: 56XU1
Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ red (Scott 56XU1), 30 x 35mm cut square, light circular datestamp, dark color on bright paper; small faults not visible when in your album, handsome Very Fine appearance, approximately 2 cut squares and 7 used entires have been recorded. See below. Scott $3,000.
The Memphis Tenn postal stationery provisionals are very interesting. The postmaster knew that Confederate stamps would not be available for months after the US 1857 issues were demonitized. He published a brief announcement in his publication "Memphis Daily Avalanche" on June 8, 1861 literally closing with an invitation to the public to bring their own envelopes to use for the indicia to be printed upon. Any color envelope could be supplied, and Scott lists 4 different shades of envelope -- white, amber, orange and cream. Because the papers were privately supplied and not government issue, the CSA handbook has only 1 listing for all examples, regardless of paper. To that end, Frank Crown's online census on the CWPS website (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Res-Cen-MEM-TN-E01-v11-231224.pdf) lists 11 cut squares (1 mint and 10 used) and 32 used postal stationery entires (22 solo) with this indicia but does not attempt to assign Scott classifications. We found and mined online data records and assigned catalog values to 6 of the 10 used cut squares and 28 of the 32 entires -- 56XU1 (1 cut square and 11 entires), 56XU2 (3 cut squares and 7 used entires), 56XU3 (2 cut sauares and 9 used entires) and 56XU4 one unique example, and it was covered by a CSA #11 which paid the postage. This cut square is not listed in the census.(Image)
Estimate $400-600
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Lot No: 3446
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Cat No: 56XU2
Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ red on amber (Scott 56XU2), 23-25 x 23-26mm cut square, "Memphis Ten. Dec(?) 1861" circular datestamp with "1861" inverted, deep shade on distinctive amber colored paper; tiny thin speck at top center, lovely Fine appearance, approximately 3 used cut squares and 7 used entires have been recorded. See below, with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,000.
The Memphis Tenn postal stationery provisionals are very interesting. The postmaster knew that Confederate stamps would not be available for months after the US 1857 issues were demonitized. He published a brief announcement in his publication "Memphis Daily Avalanche" on June 8, 1861 literally closing with an invitation to the public to bring their own envelopes to use for the indicia to be printed upon. Any color envelope could be supplied, and Scott lists 4 different shades of envelope -- white, amber, orange and cream. Because the papers were privately supplied and not government issue, the CSA handbook has only 1 listing for all examples, regardless of paper. To that end, Frank Crown's online census on the CWPS website (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Res-Cen-MEM-TN-E01-v11-231224.pdf) lists 11 cut squares (1 mint and 10 used) and 32 used postal stationery entires (22 solo) with this indicia but does not attempt to assign Scott classifications. We found and mined online data records and assigned catalog values to 6 of the 10 used cut squares and 28 of the 32 entires -- 56XU1 (1 cut square and 11 entires), 56XU2 (3 cut squares and 7 used entires), 56XU3 (2 cut sauares and 9 used entires) and 56XU4 one unique example, and it was covered by a CSA #11 which paid the postage.(Image)
Estimate $600-800
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Lot No: 3447
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Cat No: 56XU3
Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ red on orange (Scott 56XU3), 28 x 33mm cut square, nearly complete strike of Memphis Ten. circular datestamp, deep shade on distinctive orange colored paper, completely sound, Extremely Fine, approximately 2 used cut squares and 9 used entires have been recorded. See below, with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,500.
The Memphis Tenn postal stationery provisionals are very interesting. The postmaster knew that Confederate stamps would not be available for months after the US 1857 issues were demonitized. He published a brief announcement in his publication "Memphis Daily Avalanche" on June 8, 1861 literally closing with an invitation to the public to bring their own envelopes to use for the indicia to be printed upon. Any color envelope could be supplied, and Scott lists 4 different shades of envelope -- white, amber, orange and cream. Because the papers were privately supplied and not government issue, the CSA handbook has only 1 listing for all examples, regardless of paper. To that end, Frank Crown's online census on the CWPS website (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Res-Cen-MEM-TN-E01-v11-231224.pdf) lists 11 cut squares (1 mint and 10 used) and 32 used postal stationery entires (22 solo) with this indicia but does not attempt to assign Scott classifications. We found and mined online data records and assigned catalog values to 6 of the 10 used cut squares and 28 of the 32 entires -- 56XU1 (1 cut square and 11 entires), 56XU2 (3 cut squares and 7 used entires), 56XU3 (2 cut sauares and 9 used entires) and 56XU4 one unique example, and it was covered by a CSA #11 which paid the postage.(Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 3448
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Cat No: 58X1
Mobile, Ala., 1861, 2¢ black (Scott 58X1), full to large margins on three sides, close at lower left, tied by Mobile, Ala. double-circle datestamp on small piece, Very Fine, ex Wishnietsky, Wall, signed Costales. Scott $1,200. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
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Lot No: 3449
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Cat No: 58X1
Mobile, Ala., 1861, 2¢ black (Scott 58X1), Mobile Ala. double circular datestamp on small piece, full to large margins at sides and bottom, into at top, intense color and sharp impression; light toning at bottom right, otherwise Fine, In his online census, Frank Crown records 39 used examples (37 singles and one pair) of this issue (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Res-Cen-MOB-AL-A01U-v1-0-240620.pdf), with 2017 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $1,200. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 3450
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Cat No: 58X2
Mobile, Ala., 1861, 5¢ blue (Scott 58X2), tied by perfectly struck "Mobile Sep 18, 1861" double circular datestamp on small piece (as are many used examples), full margin at left and barest trace of adjacent stamp at top right, ample margins other sides, exceptionally bright color, Fine. Scott $1,050. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 3451
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Cat No: 61X2
Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ carmine (Scott 61X2), large margins to clear, tied by bold strike of blue "Paid" handstamp, matching "Nashville Ten. Aug. 25, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Blountville East Tenn., stamp with pieces replaced, still Very Fine and scarce with the stamp tied by a "Paid" cancel. There is another cover with the stamp tied by a "PAID" marking and an August 25, 1861 cds to Fayetteville NC, ex-Seybold with his backstamp. Scott $3,500. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Lot No: 3452
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Cat No: 61X5
Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ gray, 5¢ violet brown (Scott 61X4, 61X5), lightly struck blue cancels; both faulty with the latter repaired, otherwise Fine duo that are perfect for reference, 61X4 with 2011 A.P.E.X. & 61X5 with 1980 A.P.S. certificates. Scott $2,250. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Lot No: 3453
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Cat No: 61X6 var
Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 10¢ green, plate variety with "TENM" and "white spot" at lower right (Scott 61X6 var), lightly struck blue cancel, large margin at top, ample margins other 3 sides; large repaired tear across top, Fine appearance, it has been reported that approximately 25 mostly faulty used examples are known, ex Pegram, with 2009 C.S.A. certificate. Scott $3,750 as normal.
The C.S.A. handbook lists Scott 61X6 as No. NAS-TN-05, the "TENM" variety as No. NAS-TN-05a and the "white spot" vareity as No. NAS-TN-05b, it does not price either variety. The handbook notes that "the "TENM" variety is found on all examples from one position, and the "white spot" is found on some but not all stamps with the "TENM" variety. Apparently, this variety resulted from damage or deterioration of the plate after printing began." Previous auction descriptions note a comma after "P" in "P.M.", and it is there, but neither Scott nor the C.S.A. handbook discuss this. For a reason unknown to us, Scott does not discuss any varieties on this issue.(Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
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Lot No: 3454
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Cat No: 65X1
Petersburg, Va., 1861, 5¢ red (Scott 65X1), blue Petersburg VA circular datestamp, full to large margins at sides and bottom with traces of adjacent stamp at right, clear to just into at top, fresh color and paper, completely sound, Very Fine and very pretty, with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott $500. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
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Lot No: 3455
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Cat No: 67X1
Pleasant Shade, Va., 1861, 5¢ blue (Scott 67X1), position 4, an exceptionally scarce used stamp, cleanly printed with satisfying margins and a faint blue town postmark at left; faults including piece out at top left, Fine to Very Fine appearance otherwise, with 2025 P.F. certificate. Scott $15,000. (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Lot No: 3456
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Cat No: 69X1
Rheatown, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ red (Scott 69X1), small light manuscript "X" cancel at center, setting 2, huge margins, fresh and bright color and paper, completely sound and absolutely gorgeous, Extremely Fine, The Rheatown provisional was typeset and printed on white wove paper in a form of three settings which can easily be identified. In his online census (https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Res-Cen-RHE-TN-v1-1-210420.pdf), Frank Crown records 13 examples total -- 3 mint singles (one from each setting; setting 2 & 3 were once a pair), 4 used singles (2 each from setting 1 and 2), and 6 covers (one setting 1, 3 setting 2 and 2 setting 3)., ex Hessel and Brandon, with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott $6,500. (Image)
