Lot
4077 
Confederacy, Columbia Mine Ga. "Jan 3", fine strike of cds with manuscript date on homemade buff drop cover to Miss J. Sep. Shank, tone spot, Very Fine; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COLUMBIA MINE USAGES.
Realized: $650
Lot
4078
Confederacy, Elberton Ga. Jun 17, fine strike of cds with manuscript "Paid 5" rating on bright orange cover addressed to Vice President A.H. Stephens at Crawfordville Ga., reverse with "Thos. W. Thomas, Elberton Ga., 17 June 1861 - Organization of his regiment"; no flap, Very Fine, One of only three recorded Elberton Paid 5 usages., ex-Matz, Hall. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot
4079
Confederacy, Eberton Ga. Jan 18, fine strike of cds with manuscript "Paid 10" rating on orange cover addressed to Vice President Alexander H. Stephens at Richmond Va., note on reverse reads, "Dr. N.M. Branner, Jan. 17th 1862, Elberton Geo., having recovered his health in a degree to fit him for the discharge of the duties of a physician he applies to Mr. Stephens to obtain him a place in Georgia Hospital. Has written to Dr. Campbell also."; no flap as usual, top edge faults, Very Fine, only two recorded Elbertson usages, ex-Hall. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $190
Lot
4080
Confederacy, Greensborough Ga. Jun 6, clear strike of cds with matching "Paid" straightline and huge circled "5" rating handstamp on cover to Mr. Howell Cobb at Athens Ga., backflap with floral embossed "MHC" initials; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375
Lot
4081
Confederacy, Plains of Dura, Ga., Aug 7, perfect bold strike with matching handstamped "Paid" (type A) and manuscript "5" rating on lemon cover to Cuthbert Ga., Extremely Fine with bold clean strikes, one of only three recorded examples of this type, ex-Zimmerman. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170