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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 81

United States
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Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1261
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Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, (Texas) Postal History. Group of 5 covers comprising 1862 Marshall with #4 pair to Jonesville Tex. (cds strengthened), 1863 Wheelock with #7 pair on reduced cover to Fairfield, Matagorda with two 5¢ #7 singles to Matagorda Co. Tex. (address partly cut out), San Antonio Tex. black cds with "Paid 10" h.s. stampless use to Lavaca Tex., and San Antonio red cds with partial "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps to New Orleans La.; mixed condition, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:38:30 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1262
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image Confederacy, (Virginia) Penn's Store Va. "Jun 15". Cds with manuscript dating and additional cds strike ties 5¢ green (1) on cover to Greensboro N.C., F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:39:09 EST
Sold For 80

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1263
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image Confederacy, (Virginia) Suffolk, Va., Jul. 30. Neat cds with matching "Paid 5" handstamp (Dietz type C) on cover to Linville River, N.C., cover endorsed "Via Raleigh, N.C.", Very Fine.
Estimate; $60 - 80. Est. $60-80 (Image)

Est. $60-80

Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:39:49 EST
Sold For 60

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1264
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Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, (Virginia) Stamped Postal History. Collection of over 60 covers mounted on collection pages, range of frankings and some better towns including Franklin Depot #2 cover; "McDowell, Va, Jan 6th" ms. postmark #2 deep blue cover; Guineys Va. #6 pair cover; "Groves Landing Va, 14th Jan 1862" ms. postmark on #1 cover; Greenville Va. cds on #11 cover; Fredericks Hall cds on #11 cover; "Cranberry Plains" ms. postmark on #11 cover, Bristol Station cds on #7 pair cover; "Boykins Depot" ms. postmark on #6 single use; 1861 Tudor Hall cds on #2 cover to Ridgeway S.C.; New Glascow cds on two 5¢ pale milky blue #4 singles; Ashland cds on 10¢ rose #5 cover (cat. $750); Smithfield red cds on #1 cover; etc. some mixed condition, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:41:29 EST
Sold For 2300

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1265
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Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, (Virginia) Stampless Postal History. Collection of 71 covers mounted on collection pages, range of towns and markings including "Gladesboro" ms. "Paid 5"; Fairfield cds "Paid" h.s. and pencil "10"; Fairfax cds with "Paid 5", Drakes Branch blue cds with "Paid" "5" h.s.; "Coles Ferry" ms. postmark with "Paid 5" rating; Cobham cds with "Paid" h.s. and ms. "5" rating; "Browns hill Va." ms. postmark with "Paid 5" rating, Norfolk Va blue cds "Paid 10c." rating h.s.; "Morris Hill" ms. postmark with "pd 10" rating; Lynchburg blue cds with "Due 5" rating h.s.; "Port Conway, Va." ms. postmark with "5 paid" rating; Palmyria, Va" cds and "Paid" handstamp; etc., some mixed condition, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:42:39 EST
Sold For 2500

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1266
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image Confederacy, (West Virginia) Harpers Ferry (West) Va. Partial cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on orange buff cover to Greensboro Ala., with lengthy 8-page original soldier's letter datelined "Harper's Ferry Va, June 12th/61" from the "11th Miss Inf" that mentions among other things regiments in camp from Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and even one from Baltimore; minor edge repairs and reduced at right, Fine and good letter.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The 11th Mississippi was part of Gen. Joe Johnson's Army of the Valley and fought at the 1st Manasas (7/21/61).
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:43:06 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1267
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image Confederacy, (West Virginia) (Occupation of West Virginia) Romney (West) Virginia, Jun. 20. Cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on orange cover addressed to Gordonsville, Va.; partial flap, Very Fine and rare cover, a lovely item from the Confederate occupation of Romney.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Very few Confederate stamps reached West Virginia, so most covers originating there were handstamped. Romney in Hampshire County is said to have changed hands 56 times during the.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:43:35 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1268
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Cat No: Collection

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image Confederacy, (West Virginia) Postal History. Group of 3 covers comprising "Trav Repose Va" ms. postmark with "Paid 5" rating to Leatherswood Va., "Travellers Repose" ms. postmark with "Paid 5" rating to to Leatherswood Va., and Lewisburgh Va. cds and "Paid 3" handstamp to Wytheville Va.; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 240.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:43:49 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1269
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image Confederacy, (West Virginia) Romney (West) Va. Jan 25. Bold strike of cds with matching bold "5" rating handstamp and manuscript "Due" rating on circa 1862 buff cover addressed to Vaucluse, Frederick Co. Va., endorsed "Frank B. Jones, Major 2nd Inftry Va. Vols", opening tears and some edge wear, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Romney is in Hampshire County that would later be incorporated into the Union State of West Virginia in 1863. Francis Buckner Jones (1828-1862) was an 1848 graduate of VMI, and mortally wounded in action at Gaines Mill on June 27, 1862 and died on July 9, 1862. He was in the 2nd Regiment of Va. Vol. that was part of Gen. R.J (Stonewall) Jackson's command. In January 1862, Jackson made a march on the are of Romney. The idea was to break up the railroads in that area, but the campaign turned out to be a failure.
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:44:12 EST
Sold For 270

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1270
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image Confederacy, (West Virginia) "Trav Repose, Va, Nov 8" (West Virginia). Manuscript postmark with with matching cross-hatch canceling 5¢ green (1) on orange cover to Breckenridge Va.; edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce use from this small town.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Traveler's Repose was a confederate encampment at the famous Inn and Tavern on the Staunton-Parkersburg Pike. The Confederate Army was camped here during the Winter of 1861-62. In the Spring of 1862, they pulled back to Staunton Va.
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 160.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:44:29 EST
Sold For 0


Postmaster's Provisionals

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1271
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Cat No: 14XU1

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image Confederacy, Canton, Miss., 1861, 5¢ black. Perfect bold strike of provisional handstamp with "Canton Miss. Jan 13, 1862" cds on light buff cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans, usual filing holes, Very Fine and choice example of this fancy provisional entire, with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 14XU1; $4,000.

The "P" at center of star is the initial of postmaster William Priestly.
Scott $4,000
(Image)

Scott $4,000

Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:45:18 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1272
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Cat No: 16X1

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image Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Slightly in at bottom left corner, tied by "Charleston S.c., Sep 13, 1861" cds on yellow cover to Laurens C.H., S.C.; cover mend top left, Fine appearance, ex-Calhoun.
Scott No. 16X1; $2,500. Scott $2,500
(Image)

Scott $2,500

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:46:28 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1273
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Cat No: 61X5

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image Confederacy, Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ violet brown. Four large margins, tied by blue Nashville cds on cover to New Market, Tenn., bit reduced at right and cover corner repair at top left, Very Fine appearance, a rare stamp on cover.
Scott No. 61X5; $4,250. Scott $4,250
(Image)

Scott $4,250

Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:46:55 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1274
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Cat No: 62X3

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image Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ brown. Large wide margins, tied by bold "PAID" handstamp, matching "New Orleans La., 14 Aug" cds on orange cover to Judge E.a. Palmer at Appomattox Va., 1861 docketing at left; scissor cut at left, otherwise Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 62X3; $450. Scott $450
(Image)

Scott $450

Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:47:40 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1275
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Cat No: 62X4

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image Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown. Large margins to touched at right, perfect strike of "PD 5 CTS./N.O.P.O." two-line handstamp, a Very Fine strike of the two-line handstamp also used to make provisional envelopes, with 1991 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 62X4; Estimate $150 - 200.

This cancel was used only on pre-paid river mail during the Confederate period.
Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:48:08 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1276
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Cat No: 62X4

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image Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown. Large even margins, neatly tied by bold "New Orleans, La., 12 Oct." cds on folded cover to Memphis, left flap detached (but included); stamp with couple light creases, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 62X4; $425. Scott $425
(Image)

Scott $425

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:48:31 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1277
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Cat No: 68XU1

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image Confederacy, Raleigh, N.C., 1861, 5¢ red. Full clear strike on orange cover to Lumberton N.C., blue "Raleigh N.C. Oct 5" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and choice, ex-Weill Brothers (backstamp).
Scott No. 68XU1; $600. Scott $600
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Scott $600

Opening US$ 230.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:48:44 EST
Sold For 0


Regular Issues

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1278
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Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Horizontal pair, large margins except close at top, tied by "Tudor Hall, Va., Nov 27" cds on orange buff cover to Union C.H. S.C., Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:49:27 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1279
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Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, Stone 2. Horizontal pair, positions 17-18, four margins, tied by partial "Richmond Va., Jan 18, 1862" cds on gray cover to Greensboro Ala.; bit of flap missing, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:50:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1280
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Cat No: 1

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image Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Deep rich color, four margins, tied by two strikes of "New Orleans La., 21 Dec" cds on orange cover to Baton Rouge La., fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 1; $300. Scott $300
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Scott $300

Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Oct-14-2018, 00:50:24 EST
Sold For 80

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