Sale 43: The Westpex Sale

Lot 590    

Confederacy, 7-Star Flag. Patriotic design in red and blue (Dietz F7-18) on cover to Glen Springs, S.C., bearing U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red (faulty), tied by bold "Charleston S.C./May 17 1861" cds; cover mended at top center with part of flap, Very Fine appearance, a scarce Patriotic and U.S. used in the Confederacy combination.
Scott No. U.S. 26    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $600

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Lot 591    

Confederacy, 7-Star Flag. Patriotic design (Dietz F7-18) in red, white & blue on cover franked with United States 1857 3¢ dull red (trivial perf defect) tied by blue "Columbia, S.C./May 2" cds, addressed to Glen Springs, S.C., slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely usege.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $800

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Lot 592    

Confederacy, 7-Star Flag. Patriotic design in red and blue (Dietz F7-unlisted) on buff cover bearing U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Atlanta Ga. Apr 27, 1861" cds to Mr. C.S. Johnson in Beaufort S.C., apparently sent by Private R. Cecil Johnson of the 2nd S.C. Cavalry, Hampton Legion, he was killed in action at Battle of Upperville Va. on June 21, 1863; small edge flaws, F.-V.F.
Scott No. U.S. 26    Estimate $400 - 500.

Realized: $500

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Lot 593

Confederacy, 7-Star Flag Patriotic Lettersheet With "Southern Rights" in Ribbon. Lovely red, white & blue Patriotic design (Dietz Type F7-9) at top left of lettersheet datelined "Wilmington Aug. 20/'61", letter with some interesting contents, John's last letter tells of his Regt. being under marching orders for some other place, when I hear from him you shall know where he is…, Tell Mr. Jones, France has acknowledged the Southern Confederacy, England will also., complete transcript is included, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $375

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Lot 594

Confederacy, 7-Star Flag Patriotic Lettersheet. Lovely red, white & blue Patriotic design (unlisted design) at top left of lettersheet datelined "Camp Pickens/Anderson District/Aug. the 4th 1861", letter with some interesting contents, The health is generally good in the camp except colds…, We are just living like we were at home we draw our provisions we get bacon, beef meal, Bakers bread, but I don't like it much. We have had to cook for ourselves since last Tuesday…, I was sergeant of the guard last Sunday and cooked dinner today So I will make it up here after We drill here 4 times day I have been drilling squads myself ever since we been here. So I haven't been drilled but very few times we are learning very fast we have got as good a company as in the Regiment. We have about 97 in our company. I am looking for Dr. McConnel tomorrow and 9 others from little little river. So we will have a full company in a few days. Our officer is well respected by all the company.! must close for the Drum is beating for dress Parade that is all the mustering we have to do on Sunday…, Direct your letter to Anderson Court House First regiment of Rifles Company G., complete transcript is included, some minor age spots, Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

This lettersheet has a seven star Confederate Flag, in color, which is not listed in the Dietz catalog or pictured in Co! Wishnietsky's book of Patriotic Covers.

Letter sent by Sgt. Stephen Langdon Pratt, who was a member of the South Carolina 1st Orrs Rifles, Co. G. Which was considered a hard fought unit. He died of disease in the ?summer of 1862.

Realized: $650

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Lot 595    

Confederacy, 8-Star Flag Patriotic. In red, white & blue (Dietz type F8-7) on cover postmarked "Athens, Ga." cds with straight line "Paid" and "10" rate handstamps at top right, addressed to "Lieut. John B. Cobb, Cobbs Georgia Legion, Richmond, Va.", slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a wonderful gem, Ex-Ballard, Judd.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

A very rare 8-Star flag design as Arkansas was admitted as the 9th state only 11 days after Virginia had been admitted as the 8th State on May 7, 1861. A cover virtually identical to this one, from the same correspondence contains the note, "Andrew had these envelopes stamped & I am obliged to use them or loose the postage." That specific example will be listed in the forthcoming CSA Catalog as provisional ATH-GA-E01, and although this mate is also likely a provisional (sold in advance of use with handstamped rate), there is no guarantee that this is not a handstamped paid use (handstamped at time of mailing). Article on these provisionals is enclosed from The Confederate Philatelist by Francis J. Crown, Jr., April-June 2010.

John Cobb was related to Howell Cobb who served as president of the Confederate Provisional Congress (1861-62) and a major general of the Confederate army. His personal history is well-known and illustrious.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 596    

Confederacy, 10-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design (Dietz F10-3) on cover to Halifax Court House, Va., manuscript "Jamestown, Va., July 31st" postmark and matching "Paid 5" rate; cover missing backflap with small edge tears at top and slight toning, Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $750

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Lot 597    

Confederacy, 11-Star Flag. Patriotic design with verse at top (Dietz F11-16, verse 7) on cover to Granite Hill, N.C., reverse franked with ample to large margin 1861, 10¢ blue, Paterson printing tied by partial "New Kent C.H., Va., May 17" cds; cover opened at side for display, Very Fine.
Scott No. 2    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $525

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Lot 598    

Confederacy, 12-Star Flag. Patriotic design (Dietz #F12-2) in red & blue with scarce missing star variety on cover to to Seagles Store, N.C., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, Stone 2 (small faults), trace of indistinct blue cancel and postmarked blue "Raleigh, N.C." double circle postmark, some minor wear & small sealed tear at top, Fine; with 2005 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 4    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $850

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Lot 599    

Confederacy, 11-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design (Dietz F11-9) with "Bartow" imprint on small cover to Beaufort S.C., "Tudor Hall Va. Sep 19 1861" cds and manuscript "5" due rating, returned address "Private R.C. Johnson Beaufort District Troop Hampton Legion", with original enclosure datedlined "Camp Near Manassas Sep 17.61" and states "The 8th Ga. has lost its best field officer, Col. Bartow and Adjutant Branch being killed…", Very Fine, a remarkable Bartow patriotic cover with original letter mentioning his death at Manassas.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

The red notation "Bartow" at the bottom of the flag staff refers to Colonel Francis S. Bartow, a prominent Georgian killed at the First Battle of Manassas.

Realized: $1,700

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