Lot
316 
Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co./Louisville, Ky./Jul 23, 1861. Cds cancels U.S. 1860 3¢ Star Die (U26) entire to Lloyds, Va. with "via Richmond" endorsement, entered the mails with "Richmond, Va., Jul 29, 1861" cds (Powell type 2a) with matching "Paid 10" in circle handstamp overstriking manuscript "Paid 2/-" express rate, Very Fine. Scott No. U26 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $800
Lot
317
Confederacy, Adams Express Co./Louisville, Ky./Jul 24, 1861. Clear cds cancels U.S. 1860 3¢ Star Die (U27) entire to St. Louis, Mo., carried outside of the mails and thru-the-lines by Adams; some backflap flaws probably from paste-up use, Very Fine, a lovely cover. Scott No. U27 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
Lot
318 ()
Confederacy, Adams Express Company, N.Y./Feb. 21. Blue cds cancelling 1860, 3¢ Star Die addressed to New Orleans, La., matching "Paid" in oval handstamp; backflaps missing and slightly reduced, Fine, an early north to south express usage at the onset of the war. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120
Lot
319
Confederacy, Adams Express Co./Philadelphia, Pa. Light strike of July 6 (1861) cds in red on U.S. 3¢ entire to Starkville Ga., "Atlanta Ga. Jul 14 1861" cancels entire with matching "5" rating handstamps and manuscript. "Due", also provisional "Atlanta Geo. Paid 5" handstamp for forwarding, "Starkville Ga. Jul 18" receiving cds, original July 6, 1861 enclosure accompanies, manuscript. "2/" for express rate, repaired faults upper right, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475