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Sale 123: The Civil War Sale

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Confederate States & Union Occupation

Lots 2040-2049 Lots 2050-2059 Lots 2060-2069 Lots 2070-2075

Lot 2040    

Augusta, Ark, April 29, manuscript postmark on cover to Dillerville, Tenn., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 5¢ green; cover staining and a bit reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2041    

Black's Ferry, Ark. C.S.A., Feb 4, 1862, manuscript postmark on cover to Ballston Spa, N.Y., with matching "Paid 5¢" and endorsed "Via Flag of Truce Ship, Norfolk, Va." at lower left; cover edge wear, small edge tears and reduced at left, F.-V.F., a rare civilian Flag of Truce via Norfolk usage and the only Arkansas Flag of Truce recorded.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

As no U.S. postage or due rate was included on the outside of this cover, it is believed that a second cover and letter was enclosed within this cover bearing U.S. 3¢ postage or was rated "Due 3" upon arrival.

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Lot 2042    

Camden, Ark., Jun 5, cds on incoming manuscript canceled U.S. 1855, 3¢ Nesbitt entire, with matching "Bolivar, Mo., April 14" origin postmark sent prior to secession, manuscript "Advr 5 due" at right as Federal postal materials were no longer accepted as paying postage in Arkansas after May 31, 1861, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

The recipient, Dr. John Snyder, was serving with the 8th division of the Missouri State Guard as Lt. Colonel and Assistant Division Surgeon-General.

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Lot 2043    

Camden, Ark., Apr 21, balloon type cds tying 1861, 5¢ green on cover to Washington, Ark.; soiling in bottom margin of stamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 2044    

Camden, Ark., Oct 17, cds on gray and violet floral wallpaper cover to Tuscaloosa, Ala., reverse franked with 1863, 10¢ blue tied by additional strikes of cds; cover reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $250 - 350.

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Lot 2045    

Devalls Bluff, Feb 11, manuscript postmark on 1862 cover to Little Rock, Ark., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 5¢ green; sealed cover tear to the left of stamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 2046    

Doaksville, Cho. Nation, Arkansas, addressing on incoming cover, franked on reverse with New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown, vertical pair tied by two strikes of "Paid" handstamp, front with matching "New Orleans, La., Aug 11" cds, with notation above stamps "have sent some letters care of CC Dale to be forwarded, gave yours to Express"; cover expertly restored at top and right, opened at side for display, Very Fine appearance, a rare New Orleans provisional usage to Choctaw Nation.
Scott No. 62X4    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2047    

Eudora, Ark, Aug 1, manuscript postmark with "Paid 5" rate on uncancelled U.S. 1855, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Columbia, Tenn.; staining and some edge wear, Fine, the only reported Confederate usage from Eudora.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 2048    

Florence, Ark, Nov 8, bold sharp strike of cds on 1861 folded letter to New Orleans, La. from the Carroll Hoy correspondence, matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rate, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2049    

Fort Gibson, Ark. (Cherokee Nation), address to "Genl. Pike's Staff" on cover franked with 1861, 10¢ blue canceled by "Paid 5" straight line handstamp, matching "Liberty, Va., Feb 21" origin cds; cover and stamp corner with small tear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 2    Estimate $200 - 300.

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