Sale 53: The Richard Warren Collection of Confederate States

Lot 4041    

Confederacy, Aberdeen Miss., Jan 9 - Mississippi Day of Secession, fine strike of cds on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to William Robertson at New York N.Y., 1861 docketing on reverse, Very Fine and choice, Ex-Boggs, Teffs; with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. U27    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A RARE SECESSION DAY USAGE FROM MISSISSIPPI.

Mississippi seceded on January 9, 1861 and joined the Confederacy on February 4, 1861.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 4042    

Confederacy, Montgomery Ala., Feb 4, 1861 - Alabama Day of Admission To the Confederacy, perfect strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, rich color, on blue lined ladies cover addressed to Jane H Wilkinson at Southwick Mass.; upper left corner repaired with part of flap, typed note on back, Very Fine appearance, ex-Teffs.
Scott No. U.S. #26    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED CSA FIRST DAY COVERS FROM THE CONFEDERATE CAPITAL.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 4043    

Confederacy, "Jasper Ga., Feby 4" - Georgia Day of Admission To the Confederacy, manuscript postmark with matching manuscript "3" canceling U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Col. William W. Mitchell at Carnsville Ga., Very Fine and choice, ex-Teffs.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE FIRST DAY OF THE CSA USAGE FROM JASPER GA.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 4044    

Confederacy, Alexandria Va., Apr 17 1861 - Virginia Day of Secession, clear bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, minor corner crease, on cover addressed to Miss. Mary F. Kagey, New Market, Shenandoah Co., Va., reverse with beautiful all-over illustrated advertising design for "Green's Mansion House" in Alexandria Va. with Stars and Stripes flying prominently on top of the building; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine and remarkable Virginia secession day advertising usage.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

This is a Virginia Secession Day usage as April 17, 1861 is the day Virginia seceded and left the Union. Alexandria Va. was under Union occupation during the entire was as it is right across the Potomac from Washington D.C. However, during this early C.S.A. period when the U.S.A. post office continued to operate within the seceded states, mail from Alexandria Va. is still classified as belonging to the Confederate period as Alexandria was not occupied by Union forces until May 24, 1861.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 4045    

Confederacy, Culpeper C.H., Va., Apr 17, 1861 - Virginia Day of Secession, bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, dull red on buff cover addressed to Franklin Davis in Staunton, Va., Very Fine, Ex-Teffs; signed by Brian Green on reverse.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

During the Civil War, Culpeper was a crossroads for a number of armies marching through central Virginia, with both Union and Confederate forces occupying the town by turn. In the heart of downtown, the childhood home of Confederate General A.P. Hill stands at the corner of Main and Davis streets. One block north on Main St. (present location of Piedmont Realty) was the frame house where "The Gallant Major" John Pelham died after sustaining a wound at the battle of Kelley's Ford.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 4046    

Confederacy, Pattonsburg Va., Apr 17 (1861) - Virginia Day of Secession, blue cds with matching circular grid cancel on U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Petersburg, Va.; light horizontal fold at bottom, Very Fine, ex-Thayer.
Scott No. U27    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED SECESSION DAY COVERS FROM VIRGINIA AND THE ONLY ONE FROM PATTONSBURG.

Virginia signed an Ordinance of Secession on April 17, 1861 and was admitted to the Confederacy on May 7, 1861. Independent statehood uses were for only 20 days. U.S. postage was prohibited from use in the seceded states after May 31, 1861, so U.S. postage was valid for a total of only 45 days in Virginia.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 4047    

Confederacy, Alexandria Va, May 23 1861 - Last Day of Confederate Usage From Alexandria, cds with matching circular grid cancel that ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Mr. E. Grove Agent, Luray, Page Co., Va., docketed "May 22/61, Partlow Hill & Co."; backflap opening tear, Very Fine, ex-Thayer.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

This was the last day of Confederate usage from Alexandria as the town was formally occupied the next day by the Union Army.

Realized: $675

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Lot 4048    

Confederacy, "Body Camp Va, May 31/61" - Last Day of the U.S. Rates in the C.S.A., manuscript postmark ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover addressed to Miss Callie J. Anthony, Arnoldton, Campbell Va.; edge tear at top, flap torn, F.-V.F., This was the last day of the U.S. rates in the C.S.A.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 4049    

Confederacy, "Providence Va, May 31st" - Last Day of the U.S. Rates in the C.S.A., manuscript postmark and matching manuscript cross-hatch ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, faults, on yellow cover addressed to Miss Rebecca E. W. Canudes, Riceville P.O., Pittsylvania Cty, Virginia; some faults including no flap, a Very Fine use, This was the last day of the U.S. rates in the C.S.A.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 4050    

Confederacy, Washington N.C. Jun 1 - First Day of Confederate Postal System, clear bold strike of cds with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on U.S., 1861 3¢ red Star Die entire to Tarboro N.C., some edge faults and soiling, docketing at left, otherwise Fine.
Scott No. U26    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $675

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