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The Richard Murphy Collection of Confederate South Independent State Usages
Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2093
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Dec. 20, 1860 - The Day South Carolina Seceded. Double-circle datestamp clearly struck, grid cancel ties United States 3¢ Dull Red, Ty. III (26), natural straight edge at right where corners clipped, nicked at left, on yellow cover to Lenude's Ferry P.O. S.C., cover with expertly repaired tears and edges, lovely Very Fine appearance,ex-Calhoun & Walker. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE "KEY DATE" CONFEDERATE COVER - USED ON THE DAY SOUTH CAROLINA VOTED TO SECEDE FROM THE UNION. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2094
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Confederacy, Charleston, S.C. Dec. 28, 1860. Double circle postmark on cover to Allendale, S.C., franked with United States 1857, 3¢ dull red Dull Red (26, perf. flaws at top) with central struck grid cancel, blind embossed corner card for Charleston merchant on backflap, Very Fine, attractive independent State usage. Estimate; $150 - 200.
South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860 and entered the Confederate States of America on February 4, 1861. US$150-200 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2095
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jan. 10, 1861. Clear strike of circular datestamp and grid cancel on United States 3¢ Red on Buff Nesbitt entire (U10) to Savannah Ga., fresh & Very Fine Independent State use. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2096
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jan. 14, 1861. Well-struck double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Greenville S.C. with colorless embossed company shield-style corner card at upper left, franked with three United States 1¢ Blue, Ty. V (24) tied by grid cancels, incorrectly docketed 1860 at left, Very Fine and rare Independent State usage,ex-Calhoun. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2097
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Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Independent States Group. Group of four covers; includes folded letter with "Jan 8, 1861" cds and matching "Paid" (no rate) to Statesburg, S.C., a "Jan 31, 1861" cds with matching grid handstamp tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red (U.S. 26) on cover to William Ellison in Statesburg (a freed slave who owned 63 slaves), a "Jan 10, 1861" cds with matching grid canceling on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to New York (some soiling), and defective privately carried "Surgeon General's Department, State of South Carolina" imprint cover to Morris Island, with illustrated letterhead enclosure datelined "Jan 4, 1861"; some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Confederacy, Georgetown, S.C., Feb 1, 1861. Clear strike of cds and bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by matching sharp circular grid on yellow cover to Georgetown S.C. and forwarded to Charleston; small edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive Independent State usage,ex-Teal. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2099
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Confederacy, Spartanburg, S.C. Jan 18, 1861. Double circle postmark on darling small cover Echaw P.O., S.C. with totally intact blue edged back flaps and monogram seal, franked with United States 1857, 3¢ dull red Dull Red (tiny perf. tear) tied by grid cancel, Extremely Fine Independent State Use. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2100
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Confederacy, Yorkville, S.C. Jan 26 (1861). Bold cds with manuscript "Pd 3cts/ Charge (box) 111" on cover to "Col. A B. Springs, Fort Mills, York District, So. Ca.", Very Fine and attractive. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Andrew Baxter Springs was a wealthy planter, with interests in railroads and banks. He was a signer of the Ordinance of Succession, and joined the military after the signing on Dec. 20, 1860. His rank, and the 3 cents rate, defines the date of this cover to be Jan. 26, 1861. US$150-200 (Image)
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Military Related & Blockade Covers
Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2484
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Confederacy, Military Soldier's Due Covers. Group of six covers; 5th Reg't SCV cover with 1862 "Tudor Hall" cds and "Due 10" handstamp, 1st Reg't SCV cover with "Culpeper C.H., Va." cds and "Due 10" handstamp, 3rd SC Inf. Reg't cover with 1862 Richmond, Va. cds and straight line "Due 10" handstamp, 4th Reg't SCV cover with 1861 Richmond, Va. cds and straight line "Due 5" handstamp, and 22nd Reg't SCV cover to Kingston, N.C. cds and manuscript "Due 10"; last from Shreveport, La. to Dalby Spring, Texas with Shreveport double circle postmark & manuscript "Due 20" rate, some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Confederacy, (Naval) C.S. Steamer Stono. Orange buff cover bearing 1862 5¢ blue (7) pair, large margins, tied by "Richmond Va., Mar. 30 1863" cds addressed to "Asst. Surgeon C. H. Morfit, C.S. Steamer Stono, C.S. Navy, Charleston S.C.", docketed "Recd Apl 1st 1863, E. Am" on reverse, Very Fine and rare Confederate naval cover. Estimate; $400 - 600.
The Steamer "Stono", formerly the USS "Isaac Smith" was part of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron in the Fall of 1862. She was then assigned to operate in the Stono River, South Carolina. While making a reconnaissance in that river on 30 January 1863, she was caught by enemy shore batteries lead by Pierre G.T. Beauregard and badly battered. With eight of her crew killed and many more wounded, USS "Isaac Smith" was forced to surrender.
Taken into Confederate Navy service under the name "Stono", she was wrecked near Fort Moultrie, S.C., while attempting to run the blockade of Charleston on 5 June 1863. The ship was loaded with cotton in an attempt to run the Union blockade on the night of June 5, 1863. The attempt proved disastrous, as the ship was discovered by Federal forces, and wrecked on a breakwater near Ft. Moultrie, trying to return to the harbor. US$400-600 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2486
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Confederacy, (Naval) Naval Addressed Covers. Two covers; one a hand carried cover addressed to "Lieut. John Grimball, C.S. Str. Baltic, Mobile, Ala.", other addressed to "Mr. F.A. Smythe, C.S. St. P(almetto) State, Charleston, S.C." on cover with Richmond, Va. cds (stamp missing), Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300.
John Gimball was at the firing on Ft. Sumter and was a naval officer on the CSS Shenandoah, which surrendered in 1865. "Gus" Smythe was in the CSA army corp and after the war became a prosperous attorney in Charleston. US$200-300 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2487
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Oct. 20 (1862). Bold strike of circular datestamp and "STEAM-SHIP" oval handstamp on small blue inbound blockade-run cover to H. Tutwiler, Havana Ala., Confederate States, pencil "12" rate (10¢ plus 2¢ ship fee), manuscript "J. F. & Co." (John Fraser & Co.) initials, docketed on back "J. Ling Oct. 26", one flap removed revealing a humorous note by sender "Do not wonder at my damaged letter. It has not been bombarded by the Emperor Lincoln's men. My parrot got hold of it, while I was looking in a different direction", minor edge wear & few light bleach spots, Very Fine and rare,ex-Brandon. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Carried from Bermuda on the Minbo, a scarce cover initialed by the firm of Fraser & Co., Special Routes Census No. BI-Ch-12. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2488
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Confederacy, (Charleston) Incoming Blockade Cover to Charleston, S.C. Clear "6" in-port ship fee handstamp on cover to Charleston, pencil date "Aug. 31, 1863", missing top flap, Very Fine and rare,ex-Zimmerman, with 1995 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE INCOMING BLOCKADE-RUN COVER TO CHARLESTON S.C. WITH A BOLD IN-PORT RATE MARKING. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2489
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Dec. 2 (1864). Bold double-circle datestamp and "STEAM-SHIP" in oval handstamp with pencil "32" rate (30¢ triple rate plus 2¢ ship fee) on blue cover to Col. James H. Burton, Superintendent of Armories in Macon Ga., pencil docketing "Recd. Dec. 10th 64 J.H.B.", Very Fine and rare,ex-Walske. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE BLOCKADE COVER FROM THE BURTON CORRESPONDENCE AND THE ONLY TRIPLE RATE COVER IN WALSKE'S LISTING OF INBOUND MAIL THROUGH THE BLOCKADE VIA CHARLESTON.
The original letter is contained in the Yale University archives. It is datelined Liverpool Oct. 22, 1864, from Fraser, Trenholm & Co. to Burton regarding a shipment.
Carried on Cunarder Persia, departed Liverpool Oct. 22, 1864, arrived New York Nov. 2; then Cunarder Corsica, departed New York Nov. 7, arrived Nassau Nov. 11; then blockade-runner Kate Gregg, departed Nassau Nov. 27, arrived Charleston Dec. 1. The Kate Gregg was owned by the Atlantic Steam Packet Company of Charleston; active Aug. 1864 to Jan. 1865, 4 for 4 in successful trips and survived the war. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
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Semi-Official Covers
Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2477
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Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., Jan 20. Two strikes of cds on legal size linen lined cover to the State Auditor in Columbia, S.C., with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "70¢" rate, manuscript Ordinance Bureau, So. Ca. endorsement and "U.S. Arsenal, Receipt for Issues." docketing, Very Fine, the only known 70¢ rating from Charleston. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C. Nov 29. Blue cds on turned semi-official cover with imprint "Post Headquarters, Columbia, S.C., Official Business" with matching blue "PAID" and "10" handstamps, cover addressed to Asst. Adjt. General, Evans Brigade, Charleston, S.C., second usage of this turned cover franked with 1963-64 10¢ blue (11) tied by a Charleston, S.C. Nov 21 cds and addressed to Sumter, S.C., docketed "Dec 4th 1863", Very Fine,ex-Karrer. Estimate; $400 - 600.
A WONDERFUL USAGE AND THE FIRST TURNED COVER WE HAVE SEEN ON A SEMI-OFFICIAL COVER. US$400-600 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2479
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Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Jul 6. 32mm cds with matching "Paid" in circle and large "10" rate on printed semi-official envelope to Anderson, S.C., printed "Headquarters, Conscript Department Columbia, S.C. Official Business" at upper right, light wear and ageing, F.-V.F., a scarce Official cover,ex-Malpass, Oswald. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2480
Symbol: Cat No: S-SC-01
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., Jul 4. Blue cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and magenta manuscript "20" rate on legal size cover to Col. Alston in Georgetown, S.C., with printed "Executive Department" imprint and manuscript "Charge to-" endorsement at left, postmaster forwarding instruction; cover wear and small tears, Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-SC-01; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
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Lot No: 2481
Symbol: Cat No: S-SC-16
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., Jan 26. Blue cds with matching "Paid" in circle handstamp and manuscript "20" rate, on legal size cover to Charleston, S.C., with "State of South Carolina, Head Quarters." imprint at upper right; some light wear and small corner repair, F.-V.F. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-SC-16; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2482
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Confederacy, Columbia, S.C. Mar 21. Blue cds ties 1862 5¢ blue (7, horizontal pair) on cover addressed to Mr. Jno. Brown, Liberty Hill, SoCa., cover with "State of South Carolina, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. Official Business." semi-official imprint, cover creased affecting one stamp, Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2483
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Confederacy, South Carolina Palmetto Flag. Two unused South Carolina Palmetto Flag patriotic covers, first is "We are Seven" verse below on unused lemon colored cover, second unused patriotic showing Palmetto flag in black with verse below, Very Fine. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
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South Carolina Postmasters' Provisionals
Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2128
Symbol: Cat No: 4XU3
Confederacy, Anderson Court House, S.C., 1861 (2¢) black. Entire with "Anderson C.H. S.C." in undated circle with "Paid" straightline handstamp struck at top right on cover addressed to "Col. J.B.E. Sloane" in Columbia, S.C., postmarked "Anderson, C.H., S.C. Dec. 23", flap torn & minor stain, F.-V.F., with 1977 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 4XU3; $2,250; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THERE ARE ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES (ONE MINT & TWO USED) OF THIS ENTIRE AND THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE WITH BOTH THE POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMP AND TOWN MARKING OF ANDERSON COURT HOUSE.
A GREAT CONFEDERATE RARITY DESPITE THE MODEST CATALOG VALUE.
The other known used example was recently sold by us (Sale 106, Lot 994) for $2,700 hammer price. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Scott $2,250 Est. $1,000-1,500
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2129
Symbol: Cat No: 123XU1
Confederacy, Barnwell Court House, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Provisional handstamp with large "5" in center with boxed "Paid" straight line on cover to Lawton, S.C.; attractive and impressive, Very Fine, Only two recorded examples in the Crown census, but seven total now recorded in recent years. Scott No. 123XU1; $3,000.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONAL.
All examples of this provisional entire are used and addressed, but do not have origin postmarks. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2130
Symbol: Cat No: 16X1
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Huge margins all around with outer frameline virtually complete, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Sep. 27, 1861" circular datestamp on immaculate cover to Flat Rock N.C., small piece of backflap missing, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Walcott, Phillips & Hall. Scott No. 16X1; $2,500.
A GEM STAMP ON A BEAUTIFUL FRESH COVER. ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2131
Symbol: Cat No: 16XU1
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Entire canceled by "Charleston, S.C., Sep. 19, 1861" cds to Flat Rock, N.C., flap missing & bit reduced at top, Very Fine, a lovely example of this Postmasters' Provisional entire. Scott No. 16XU1; $1,750. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2132
Symbol: Cat No: 18XU1a
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 10¢ on 5¢ blue. Buff entire with 5¢ Provisional handstamp revalued with small blue "10" handstamp, blue partial "Columbia S.C. 2 Dec" cds and matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps to Mrs. Sarah Lowery at Eudora Ark. at double rate due to distance; small part of flap missing, top edge flaws and some staining, Fine,ex-Bogg & Warren. Scott No. 18XU1a; $3,500.
A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE REVALUED COLUMBIA PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2133
Symbol: Cat No: 18XU1
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Provisional handstamp on cover to Bivingsville, S.C. with matching "Columbia S.C. 2 Sep." cds with integral "5 cts" rate, Very Fine,signed Kimbrough . Scott No. 18XU1; $900. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2134
Symbol: Cat No: 18XU1
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Provisional handstamp with blue 32mm "Columbia, S.C. Nov. 26" cds and matching "Paid" straight line on cover to Richmond, Va., sealed edge tears and minor wrinkling, F.-V.F.,ex-Walcott. Scott No. 18XU1; $900. US$0 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2135
Symbol: Cat No: 18XU1
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Provisional handstamp with matching 32mm "Columbia, S.C. 9 Dec" (1861) cds and "Paid" straight line on cover to Aiken S.C., lower right corner cover repair, Fine. Scott No. 18XU1; $900. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2136
Symbol: Cat No: 18XU1
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Provisional handstamp without control and most probably as "official Business" as addressed to Postmaster of Mush Creek, additional manuscript notation "In Haste if you Please (N. Lang)", cover with staining and edge wear, Fine and unusual. Scott No. 18XU1; $900. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2137
Symbol: Cat No: 18XU4a
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, seal on back. Seal on left side flap, neat "Columbia S.C. Jul. 20" circular datestamp on cover addressed to "Capt. Allen J. Green, Care of Col. Kershaw, 2nd Palmetto Regiment So. Ca Voln, Tudor Hall Va.", slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce,ex-Wiseman, Kohn & Agre. Scott No. 18XU4a; $1,250. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2138
Symbol: Cat No: 128XU1
Confederacy, Fraziersville, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Provisional handstamp with integral "Paid" straight line and manuscript "5" rate on turned cover to Glymphville, S.C., postmarked Fraziersville, S.C. cds with "Feb 13" manuscript date, included is interesting original enclosure datelined "Frazierville, S.C. Feb 12, 1862" with discussion of the war, inside usage franked with United States 3¢ (26) and manuscript Equality S.C. July 1 (1862) town cancel, cover crudely repaired at right, Fine, unique as noted in Scott Spec. Cat., Scott Cat. $5,000,ex-Kohn & Cantey. Scott No. 128XU1; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
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Lot No: 2139
Symbol: Cat No: 28XU1
Confederacy, Georgetown, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Clear strike with clear control mark on back, used with "Georgetown S.C. Dec. 5, 1861" circular datestamp on orange cover to Flat Rock N.C., part of flap torn away, Very Fine,ex-Kohn, Weills and Hill. Scott No. 28XU1; $1,000. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2140
Symbol: Cat No: 34XU2
Confederacy, Greenville Court House, S.C., 1861, 10¢ black. Light buff entire with bold strike of provisional Jun. 1 double-circle control marking on back (first day of the Confederate States) and with "Paid" and "10" handstamps on front, entered mails with "Greenville C.H., S.C. Oct 10" cds to Col. Andrew P. Calhoun at Pendleton, S.C.; backflap torn, Very Fine and rare, with 2007 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 34XU2; $2,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED GREENVILLE C.H. 10¢ PROVISIONAL ENTIRES.
We record the following four 10¢ entires: 1. Aug. 17, to Col. Andrew P. Calhoun at Pendleton S.C. 2. Oct. 10, to Col. Andrew P. Calhoun at Pendleton S.C., the entire offered here. 3. Dec. 30, to B.O. Mauldin at Hamptons Legion in Manassas Junction, Va., 1862 docketing 4. Dec. 30, to Miss Hattie Hair at Newberry S.C., ex-Agre. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2141
Symbol: Cat No: 34XU1
Confederacy, Greenville Court House, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Cover with weak strike of undated circular provisional control handstamp (type B) on back with "Paid" and "5" handstamps on front, entered mails with light strike of "Greenville C.H. S.C. Dec. 8" double circle postmark, addressed to "near Hamburg, S.C.", light staining at left, Fine and exceedingly rare, one of only three known. Scott No. 34XU1; $2,000. US$0 (Image)
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Lot No: 2142
Symbol: Cat No: 116XU2
Confederacy, Laurens Court House, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Cds with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamp on cover addressed to "Capt. Bozaman, of the Bozaman Guards, Plain P.O., S.C.", with manuscript great Haste endorsement at lower left, reverse with circular "Laurens C.H., S.C." control handstamp on reverse; cover slightly reduced at left with small edge repair, still Very Fine. Scott No. 116XU2; $2,000; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS LAURENS COURT HOUSE 5¢ POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL ISSUE.
The Bozeman Guards comprised Company E., Hampton Legion, S.C. Infantry. US$750-1,000 (Image)
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Lot No: 2143
Symbol: Cat No: 97XU1
Confederacy, Winnsborough, S.C., 1861, 5¢ black. Postmaster Provisional handstamps with Winnsborough, S.C. Sep 24 (1861) cds on cover to Rev. Joseph Bardwell, Nashville, Tenn., Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 97XU1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THIS IS ONE OF FOUR OR FIVE RECORDED EXAMPLES AND IS THE ONLY SOUND COVER AND THE UNIQUE USAGE WITH THE POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMPS ON THE FRONT. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
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South Carolina Prisoner of War Covers
Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2490
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Confederacy, Certificate of Release of Prisoner of War., Head Quarters, Point Lookout, Md. June 21, 1865 release certificate for Arthur S. Word of Laurenceville, S.C. signed by Maj. and Provost Marshall M.C. Brady; soiling and wear, Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2491
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jan 8 (1865) "Immortal Confederate 600" - Morris Island Prison. Double circle postmark and matching large "10" due rating handstamp (CSA type K) on orange prisoner cover endorsed "W. E. Johnson, Prisoner of War" to his wife at Liberty Hill S.C., additional "Flag of Truce" and "Care of Col. John F Iay" endorsements, red manuscript "EX" Union examiner's marking, Very Fine and attractive,ex-Kohn & Karrer. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE USE FROM ONE OF THE IMMORTAL 600 CONFEDERATE PRISONERS MOVED TO MORRIS ISLAND BY FEDERAL FORCES.
The "Immortal 600" was a group of 600 prisoners, all Confederate officers, moved from Fort Delaware to be sent to Morris Island in Charleston harbor in August 1864 and held in open barracks exposed to mortar fire from Confederate batteries.
This extraordinarily inhumane act was the Federal response to an equally repulsive act on the part of Confederates in Charleston, who exposed Union prisoners to bombardment from Federal forces within range of the city. This sorry chapter of the war ended in a stalemate in October 1864. Covers from Confederate prisoners imprisoned on Morris Island are very rare. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2492
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Confederacy, City Jail, Charleston, S.C. Orange buff Prisoner's cover with "Port Royal Va. Sep 27" double circle postmark and two strikes of "Due 3" rating handstamps, addressed to Hamilton Ohio, endorsed at left "Prisoner letter for Flag of Truce, B.F. Blair Lt. 123rd Regt. O. V. I.", manuscript "Exd" marking at top right, includes original letter, left backflap signed "Soldiers Letter, Stewart L. Woodford, Lt. Col., Agent of Exchange", reduced slightly at right, left flap reattached, only eight covers are recorded from this prison, Very Fine, with 2008 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Interesting letter datelined "Charleston Jail, Charleston, S.C. Sept. 14" saying "Came here from Savannah yesterday…my health…is considerably impaired…I am not dangerously sick." . US$500-750 (Image)
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Sale No: 123
Lot No: 2493
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Confederacy, Point Lookout, Maryland. Manuscript endorsement from "Jas. Hopkins, Co. K S.C. Cav." on cover to Hopkins Turnout, S.C. franked with United States 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by both Point Lookout Jan 24 '65 cds & target cancel, additionally tied by Richmond, Va. Feb 19 cds with matching light strike of "Due 10" handstamp and examiner's handstamp, manuscript "Via Flag of Truce" at lower left, Very Fine, scarce North-South POW cover. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
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Lot No: 2494
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Confederacy, Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C. Cover from Richland Jail to Westminster, Md., manuscript endorsement "Lieut. John P. Sheahan, Prisoner of War" at upper left and "Examined R.D. Senn, Capt. Pro(vost) Gd (Guard)" censor's endorsement at right, additional manuscript routing "Care of Robt Ould, Richmond Va.", a transfer agent who delivered the cover to Old Point Comfort, franked with United States 1861, 3¢ rose (65, light corner toning) tied by segmented cork cancel with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Sep. 8" (1864) double circle postmark at right, Very Fine and attractive,ex-Walske. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lt. Sheahan (31st Maine Regt.) was captured at Petersburg, Va. on July 30, 1864, escaping from Richland Jail in March, 1865, 39 covers are known from Richland Jail, this being one of the best preserved. US$500-750 (Image)
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Lot No: 2495
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Confederacy, Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C. Large part wallpaper cover front from Richland Jail, manuscript "Prisoner of War Letter" at upper left and addressed to Tonawanda, N.Y., manuscript "Examined R. D. Senn, Capt. Pro(vost) Gd (Guard)" censor's endorsement vertically at left, postmarked "Old Point Comfort, Va. Oct 24" double circle and matching "Due 6" in circle, Very Fine, very attractive and the only Prisoner Wallpaper seen by us. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
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Lot No: 2496
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Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. "Prisoners letter, Chas. K. Fleming, Maj. 1st Vt. Atry., Prisoner of War" manuscript endorsement on cover to New York, manuscript Confederate examiner's marking "Exd." (Hugh Hamilton) and "Soldier's Letter, W.T. Bennett, Lt. Col and Agt. D54", exchange "Port Royal S.C./Nov 13 1864" double-ring datestamp, small sealed tear at top, still Very Fine, attribution made on basis of cover from the same correspondence illustrated by Harrison (p. 48), only 19 covers recorded from this prison. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
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Lot No: 2497
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Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. Envelope addressed to "Lt. David L Bantram, 17th Regt Conn. Vols, Prisoner of War, Charleston S.C.", manuscript pencil "Pd" from the Express Agent and red ink "525" probably from hospital examiner, additional manuscript "EX" (examined) and without initials, apparently a common practice at Roper Hospital, red ink notation "Contains $5.00 Gold" money, some minor wear, Very Fine, scarce and unusual. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
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Lot No: 2144
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Confederacy, 5 Forks July 6. Manuscript postmark with "Paid 10" rate on turned cover, addressed to "Robert M. Hamilton, Orr's Rifles Regt., Co. D, McGowans Brigade Richmond Va.", turned and sent back to 5 Forks, franked with 1863-64 10¢ blue (defective), tied by partial Richmond Va cds, F.-V.F., a very rare cover (Stets & Teal Rarity 9). Estimate; $300 - 400.
Hamilton enlisted in March, 1862 and served until Aug. 5, 1864, when entered Jackson hospital at Richmond for sickness. He was furloughed and did not return to duty. US$300-400 (Image)
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Lot No: 2145
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Confederacy, 5 Mile, S.C. Manuscript postmark with "Paid 10" rate on cover to Pickens CH S.C. with original letter datelined "Near Walhalla S.C. 1st July 1862", includes interesting original enclosure, cover with light water staining, F.-V.F., historically significant letter (Stets & Teal Rarity 7),ex-Littlejohn. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Partial transcript "You will be surprised that I am off for Richmond tonight, I may be able to help some of our poor wounded soldiers… had the battle not come as it did I should have waited for Saturday but the wounded and dying need attention so I go at once. Nothing to serve them as well as our people at home… much anguish pain and suffering at home by our people, as well as that of our wounded soldier. This war has, and will, bring distress to every family in the land. May God in his goodness avert the further effusion of the blood of our people by the infernal foe that opposes us… Dr. Johnson goes with me." . US$300-400 (Image)
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Lot No: 2146
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Confederacy, Adams Run, S.C. Dec. Neat cds with matching "Paid" straight line without rate on neat wallpaper cover to Spartanburgh, S.C., trivial stain, Very Fine and attractive,ex-Kohn, Cantey. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
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Lot No: 2147
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Confederacy, Adams Run, S.C. Three covers; one with manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 5", two with cds postmark, one with boxed "Paid" handstamp without rate, other with manuscript "Due 10" on soldier's letter, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Confederacy, Allendale, S.C. Manuscript postmark on two covers; one with matching "Paid 5" rate, other with "Paid 10" rate; some small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150.
