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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 123

The Richard Murphy Collection of Confederate South
Independent State Usages
image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2093
Symbol: 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)

Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:03:32 EST
Sold For 1000

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2094
Symbol: 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)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:04:21 EST
Sold For 210

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2095
Symbol: 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)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:04:56 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2096
Symbol: 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)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:05:31 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2097
Symbol: 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.



Complete images:
View gallery or Download PDF (16MB). US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:06:09 EST
Sold For 350

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2098
Symbol: 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)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:06:39 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2099
Symbol: 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)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:07:10 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2100
Symbol: 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)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:07:33 EST
Sold For 110


Military Related & Blockade Covers
image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2484
Symbol: 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.



Complete images:
View gallery or Download PDF (18MB). US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:05:28 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2485
Symbol: 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)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:06:34 EST
Sold For 500

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2486
Symbol: 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)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:07:05 EST
Sold For 170

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2487
Symbol: 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)

Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 1,250.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:08:01 EST
Sold For 1250

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2488
Symbol: 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)

Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:08:34 EST
Sold For 800

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2489
Symbol: 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)

Est. $1,500-2,000



Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:09:07 EST
Sold For 1450


Semi-Official Covers
image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2477
Symbol: 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.



Complete images:
View gallery or Download PDF (2.6MB). US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:02:59 EST
Sold For 210

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2478
Symbol: 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)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:03:28 EST
Sold For 350

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2479
Symbol: 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)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:03:49 EST
Sold For 160

image 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)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:04:11 EST
Sold For 160

image Sale No: 123
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)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:04:25 EST
Sold For 160

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2482
Symbol: 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)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:04:43 EST
Sold For 120

image Sale No: 123
Lot No:2483
Symbol: 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)

Est. $75-100



Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 18:04:58 EST
Sold For 60


South Carolina Postmasters' Provisionals
image 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



Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:20:08 EST
Sold For 800

image 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)

Scott $3,000



Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:21:22 EST
Sold For 1050

image Sale No: 123
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)

Scott $2,500



Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:22:07 EST
Sold For 1350
image Sale No: 123
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)

Scott $1,750



Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00


Closed..Feb-12-2025, 14:22:39 EST
Sold For 950
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