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Lot Sym. Lot Description  
1845 c ImageNorfolk Va. Feb. 14, 1862. Blue double-circle datestamp (year inverted) with matching "Paid 5c" in circle handstamp on unsealed inner civilian flag-of-truce cover to Hon. Mitchell King in Charleston S.C., sender's routing "Per Fortress Monroe", manuscript "xd D.W.C." at top with pencil note in a third hand "Postage inside" (probably in the form of a half dime) and "Care of Genl. Huger", Extremely Fine, a scarce civilian flag-of-truce cover exchanged through Confederate controlled Norfolk early in the War, Norfolk fell to Union troops on May 9, 1862 (Image) E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
1846 c ImageLigon's Tobacco Warehouse, Richmond Va. Bold strikes of blue "Norfolk Va. Dec. 20, 1861" double-circle datestamp and "Paid 5c" in circle on North-to-South flag-of-truce cover to Lieut. George W. Kenney, "Prisoner of War Care Genl. Winder, Richmond Va.", manuscript censor's marking at top "Exd. D.W.C.", and "By Flag of Truce", barely reduced at top, fresh and Very Fine, an unusually choice cover, Lt. Kenney was held prisoner at Ligon's Tobacco Warehouse after capture at the Battle of Ball's Bluff (he was exchanged on Feb. 19, 1862 and subsequently killed in action on June 30 at White Oak Swamp), any covers to or from Ligon's are elusive and flag-of-truce covers sent via Confederate controlled Norfolk are particularly scarce, ex Walske, accompanied by background material including photocopy of signed "Casualty Sheet", reporting the death of Lt. Kenney (Image) E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1847 c ImageHedrick Correspondence, Mail from the Confederacy to Washington D.C. Two covers, first with University of North Carolina all-over design, 3c Rose (65), faulty top left corner, grid cancel and "Old Point Comfort Va. Aug. 3" double-circle datestamp, second with two 3c Rose (65), faults, tied by target and partly clear strike of Old Point Comfort double-circle datestamp, Fine appearing pair of covers, this correspondence is known for the variety of ways letters took to reach Professor and Mrs. Hedrick, including by flag-of-truce and blockade-run (Image) E. $ 400-500

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
1848 c ImageKinston N.C. Oct. 21. Circular datestamp on cover to Wadesboro N.C., manuscript "By Flag of Truce" at bottom left and with J.B. Lyons's examiner's marking at top right, missent to Wilmington N.C., "Missent" and "Due 10" handstamps, additional censor's marking at top left (probably Union), Very Fine, unusual missent civilian flag-of-truce use, ex Powell, accompanied by second cover with No. 11 half peeled off, tied by indistinct Kinston N.C. circular datestamp on cover to Marleys Mills N.C., two examined markings, appears Fine (Image) E. $ 400-500

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1849 c ImageHalifax N.C. Feb. 24. Circular datestamp and "10" in circle rate on prisoner's flag-of-truce cover to Catawba Springs N.C., soldier's endorsement at top including "Prisoner War", also note for Catawba postmaster to "please forward to Miss. if absent or nearest friend", couple tiny tears at top, missing backflap, still Very Fine and unusual flag-of-truce use, probably sent by a prisoner being shipped north by Union forces (Image) E. $ 300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1850 c ImageFort Delaware, Delaware City. Buff prisoner-of-war cover to Fishersville Va., endorsed "Care of Comd. Officer Fortress Monroe by Flag of Truce", no censor markings, 3c Rose (65) and 10c Blue, Die B (12), tied together by "Delaware City Del. Jan. 11" circular datestamp and by "Richmond Va. Jan. 20" circular datestamp, 3c stamp faulty top left corner, otherwise Fine and desirable prisoner-of-war use with both the U.S. and C.S.A. stamps tied by Union and Confederate postmarks, with clear 1993 C.S.A. certificate (Image) E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
1851 c ImagePoint Lookout, Md. Buff cover to Richmond Va., endorsed "Per Flag Truce Boat via Fortress Monroe" and with soldier's name in 2nd Regt. Va. Cavalry, examiner's octagonal handstamp "Prisoner's Letter Examined", 3c Rose (65) tied by target with "Point Lookout Md. Sep. ?" circular datestamp, also "DUE 2" drop letter rate arc handstamp struck in Richmond, some wear and corner repair at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, the "Due 2" marking is scarce on prisoner-of-war mail (Image) E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1852 c ImagePrisoner-of-War Balance. Three items, first two are fronts only but show mixed frankings with 3c Rose (65) and 10c Blue (12), both addressed to Point Lookout Md., few minor stamp flaws, Fine appearance and attractive pair, third item is complete 1864 cover made from an obsolete U.S. entire bearing 3c Rose (65) from Rock Creek N.C. to Point Lookout, red "Rebel Archives" backstamp, stamp and cover with faults, appears Fine (Image) E. $ 400-500

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1853   Confederate-Related Autographs. Ten items, including Winfield Scott autograph letter signed from 1843, Reagan autograph letter signed from 1858, W.T. Sherman autograph letter signed from 1884, Cabell signature at bottom of 1893 United Confederate Veterans stationery, 1901 TLS by Pettus, 1874 signature from G.W. Gordon, 1864 pass signed by Winder, few navy-related including Forrest and Maury signatures, autograph cuts of Gen. Burnside, Hooker, possible Robert E. Lee handwriting on handstamp paid cover, overall Fine-Very Fine E. $ 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
1854 c ImageConfederate States Stampless Covers. Choice collection balance of 51 stampless covers, one Postmaster's Provisional from Raleigh N.C. (66XU1), one U.S. entire signed by Kimbrough as an Independent State use from Jefferson Texas (no year date, reduced), the rest are handstamped Paid uses with a wide range of markings, many better including a U.S. entire used from Confederate Arkansas (as an envelope without postal value) and another used from Mississippi, more than 10 with corner cards, a few embossed including two cameo grocer's designs, Martinsville Va. "Paid 5" altered from "Paid 3", several 20c rates, full range of states with better including Arkansas (Helena), Kentucky (Bowling Green) and Texas (Brenham, Houston 20c and San Augustine), a few faults to be encountered as usual but overall a Very Fine and desirable group (Image)

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 E. $ 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1855 c ImageConfederate Postmasters' Provisionals. Two items, first Charleston S.C. 5c Blue on Amber entire (16XU2) from Oct. 11, 1861 to Greenville S.C., second Knoxville Tenn. 5c Black entire (47XU5) with manuscript "Due 5" on homemade cover to Christianburg Va. with original enclosure, couple small faults, Fine, latter with 1987 C.S.A. certificate (Image) $ 3,750.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

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