Confederate States: U.S. Stamps used in CSA and Handstamped
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1685 |
 |
 Howell Cobb to Alexander Stephens regarding Stephen
A. Douglas. Clear manuscript "Free Howell Cobb" as Secretary of the Treasury on cover to "Hon. A. H. Stephens" in Crawfordville Ga., "Washington Cy. D.C. Free Sep. 8, 1858" circular datestamp, back with notes on content incl.
"Cannot agree with Mr. Stephens about Hon. S.A. Douglas - Private" (letter no longer present), missing backflap as nearly always, some edgewear and soiling, Fine appearance, a wonderful historical artifact bringing together in one cover three
of the most prominent Civil War era political leaders, sent days after the second of the seven 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1686 |
|
 U.S. Stamps Used in Confederacy. Seven, six
bearing 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26), incl. four used from Charleston (Feb. 18, Feb. 22, Apr. 18, May 9), one from Spartanburg S.C. (Mar. 1), one from Lenoir Institute C.H., last is 3c Star Die entire from Friendship S.C. used March 7 to Sumter S.C.,
mixed condition, appear Fine, fascinating group (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1687 |
|
 Savannah Ga. Mar. 20, 1861. Circular datestamp
with duplex grid cancel tying 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) on buff Harnden's Express imprint cover to Dems Corners N.Y., trivial wrinkles and reduction, still Very Fine C.S.A. use of U.S. stamp, ex Hall (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 150-200
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1688 |
|
 Greensborough Ala. Jan. 12 (1862). Bold circular
datestamp, second strike with Jan. 13 date, matching "Paid" and "5" on cover to Oakland College Miss., with original enclosure, 1862 docketing at left, Very Fine
(Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1689 |
|
 Columbus Ky. Mostly readable strike of circular
datestamp on orange cover to Laconia P.O. Ark., matching "Paid" in oval handstamp and manuscript "5" rate, slight edgewear, Very Fine, scarce use from Confederate Kentucky
(Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1690 |
|
 Canton Miss. Dec. 2, 1861. Clearly struck
circular datestamp and bold "PAID 5" woodcut handstamp on buff cover to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, Very Fine, ex Emerson (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1691 |
|
 Miss. City Miss., Sep. 2. Clear strike of
circular datestamp with matching "5" in circle and "Paid" handstamps on cover to Church Hill Miss., 1861 docketing at left, some edgewear and light toning, Very Fine
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E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1692 |
|
 Flat Rock N.C. July 14. Circular datestamp with
matching "Paid 10" handstamp on pink and green floral wallpaper cover to Columbia S.C., opened for display, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1693 |
|
 Charleston S.C. Dec. 9. Bold strike of circular
datestamp with matching "Paid 2" in circle handstamp on cover addressed to "Co. B.T.C. Siege Train, James Island, N.C.", with original contents declining invitation to recipient's wedding due to inability to get a pass, some
toning, Very Fine, a rare 2c use from Charleston to the Siege Train at James Island, which was charged with protecting Charleston (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1694 |
|
 Columbia S.C. Jun. 6. Bold strike of blue
circular datestamp with matching "5" and "Paid" in circle handstamps on red and blue 7-Star Confederate Patriotic cover, barely reduced at left, some wear, still Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1695 |
|
 Union City Tennessee. Large negative ring cancel
with manuscript "July 11" date on Jefferson Davis Medallion Patriotic cover to Yazoo Miss., manuscript "Paid 5" at upper right, some edge flaws incl. opened bit roughly at right, otherwise Very Fine, scarce and unusual cancel on a
Patriotic (Image)Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
