Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 2101    

Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 2 1861, bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, on yellow cover to Manchester, S.C.; flap tear and reduced slightly at left, Very Fine, ex-Thayer.
Scott No. 26    $300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 2102    

Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 11, 1861, clear strike of cds on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Edward Wood at Edenton N.C., clean and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. U27; $200    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2103    

Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 12 1861, two strikes of cds tie U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, type I, single and pair, pos. 93-94L12, 99L12, on small blue lined ladies cover addressed to Mrs. Alfred L. Rives at Richmond Va. as a drop letter; small opening flaw, Very Fine, ex-Thayer; with 1979 P.F. certificate, signed by Brian Green.
Scott No. U.S. #18    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THE U.S. 1¢ TYPE I 1857 ISSUE USED IN THE CONFEDERACY.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 2104    

Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 21, 1861, clear strike ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, wide margins, on buff cover to Pottsville Pa., endorsed at left "Mr. A Robinson, recd. May 24 - 1861", Very Fine, ex-Thayer.
Scott No. 26    $200.

Realized: $135

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Lot 2105    

Confederacy, Winchester Va., May 10, 1861, cds with matching circular grid that ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover addressed to Lewisburg Va., blind embossed "Insurance Company of the Valley of Virginia, Winchester Va." corner card, docketed "insurance" at right; hint of toning, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2106    

Confederacy, Winchester, Va./May 24, 1861, double circle postmark on cover franked with United States 1857 3¢ dull red (clipped perfs at right) which appears to be just tied by black grid, addressed to Germantown, Pa., Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2107    

Confederacy, Wheeling (West) Va., May 22 1861, blue cds with matching circular grid cancel on U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Middletown Va., docketed "notice of Protest of Franks note of $600 21st May 1861", Very Fine.
Scott No. U27    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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Lot 2108    

Confederacy, U.S. Independent State and Used in the C.S.A., group of 7 covers comprising Independent State #26s: Charleston SC Jan 1st, Richmond Va. April 26th; and CSA: Charleston Mar. 28th, New Orleans #26 used, and Kennettvill SC May 31st last day; and also includes stampless Manassas Ga. May 12th 1861 use to Montgomery Ala.; and stampless Charleston S.C. March 30th 1861 use via Boston to France; some mixed condition, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2109    

Confederacy, U.S. Used in the Confederacy, Virginia, group of 12 covers franked by U.S. #26 or 3¢ star die entires, towns comprise mostly Richmond but also Arrington, Lexington, Fredericks Hall and Sunny Side; some mixed condition, Fine group.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $550

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