Confederate States and Civil-War Related continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1539 |
 |
 Elizabeth City N.C. Oct. 15 (1861). Bold strike
of circular datestamp with date inverted on forwarded cover, manuscript "Forwarded due" and "5" handstamp, originated in Confederate-controlled Norfolk with blue "Norfolk Va. Oct. 12, 1861" circular datestamp and perfect matching strike
of "Paid 5c" in circle, no indication of forwarding destination, fresh and Extremely Fine, an unusually choice handstamped Paid cover with two different rate markings
(Image) |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1540 |
|
 High Point N.C. May 30 (1862). Circular
datestamp and "Paid" straightline inside turned cover with "Intemperance is the Curse of the World" illustrated propaganda design, addressed to Kittrells Springs N.C. with manuscript notation at bottom, couple small sealed edge tears and some
wear, Very Fine appearance and most unusual, the inside was apparently the "adversity" first use, it was then turned and re-used but was either never mailed or carried privately (Image) |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1541 |
|
 Hillsboro N.C. Oct. 1 (1861). Circular
datestamp with "PAID" straightline and "5" handstamp on "J. Thompson, Manufacturer of Saddles, Bridles, Harness and Trunks" illustrated advertising cover to Hamilton N.C.. minor edgewear, Very Fine and scarce Confederate advertising design
depicting a saddle bag, ex Emerson (Image) |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1542 |
|
 Lenoir N.C. Aug. 30 (1861). Blue circular
datestamp with matching "5" in circle on 3c Red on White Nesbitt entire (U9) to Thomas Lenoir at Forks of Pigeon N.C., second strike of same datestamp dated Sep. 1, minor edge toning, Fine and most unusual use (Image) |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1543 |
|
 Lexington N.C. Clear strike of dateless
circular handstamp with "PAID" straightline and "5" handstamp on yellow cover to Salem N.C. with blue embossed Bank of Lexington corner card, Jul. 20 1861 docketing at left, nicked at top where opened, Fine, ex Emerson (Image) |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1544 |
|
 Oxford N.C. Dec. 4 (1861). Clear strike of
circular datestamp with "Paid 5" in dotted circle handstamp on yellow ruled folded letter to Fredericksburg Va., fresh and Extremely Fine cover with clear strikes
(Image) |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1545 |
|
 Patterson N.C. Two handstamped Paid covers,
circular datestamps dated Apr. 16 and Nov. 25 (latter date in manuscript), both with clear strikes of fancy "Paid" handstamps, Apr. 16 cover without a rate and Nov. 25 cover with integral "10", both addressed to Oaks N.C., minor speckled
toning, Very Fine and scarce matched pair with and without the rate, this marking is also known on unused entires with an undated town mark, meaning this fancy rate mark was also used as a provisional (see Siegel Sale 1132, lot 3190), ex Matz (Image) |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1546 |
|
 Ridgeway N.C. Jul. 13 (1861). Neat circular
datestamp with date in manuscript, clear strike of large boxed woodcut "Paid 5" handstamp on cover to Richmond Va., missing backflap, Very Fine, ex Emerson (Image) |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1547 |
|
 "Turkey Cove N.C. Febry 15th" (1862).
Manuscript postmark with "Paid 5" on ladies small Valentine's Day cover with floral embossed border to Raleigh N.C., forwarded back to Turkey Cove with blue "Raleigh N.C. Mar. 5" double-circle datestamp and "FORWARDED"
straightline, manuscript "5" cents due, small bit of wear top right corner, Very Fine, a pretty cover (Image) |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1548 |
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 Windsor N.C. Mostly clear strikes of "PAID" and
framed "10" handstamps on brown cover to Montgomery Ala., faint receipt docketing at left, minor corner wear, Fine (Image) |
E. $ 150-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1549 |
|
 Lebanon Ten. ? 13, 1861. Circular datestamp
with unclear month and inverted year, matching "PAID" and "5" rate handstamps on pink all-over lithographed Cumberland University illustrated cover to Concord Tenn., address crossed out and "Cumberland Gap" written above, receipt
docketing at top, missing backflap and gently cleaned, still Very Fine, a rare college design, ex Rudy, illustrated in C.S.A. Catalogue on p. 456 where priced at $1,500.00
(Image) |
E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
