Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 2208    

Confederacy, "Powhatan Ch, Va. Nov 25", partial strike of brown cds ties 1861, 10¢ blue, four full to large margins, on fresh folded 1862 court-related letter addressed to Sunny Side Va., Very Fine and choice, a scarce color cancel, ex-Thayer.
Scott No. 2    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 2209    

Confederacy, Richmond Va. Jul 9 1862, cds with matching "Paid 10" circular rating handstamp on cover endorsed "Charge Va. Dept., G.W.M." and addressed to Miss Sallie R. Mumford, care T. T. Mumford Esq., Forest Depot, Bedford Co., Va., F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $70

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Lot 2210    

Confederacy, Richmond Va. Jun 3 1863, clear strike of cds with matching "Due 10" rating handstamp on homemade cover to soldier's wife in Marargeton, N.C., soldier's endorsement at left "James Robson, 4th Reg. State Troops, N.C.", original enclosed letter, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2211    

Confederacy, Richmond Va. Nov 26, cds on cover hand decorated with flowers and colorful artistic address to Shady Grove Post Office, Va., reverse with 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing that is canceled by manuscript and hinged in place but does not belong, Fine and attractive use.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $60

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Lot 2212    

Confederacy, "Ruther Glen, Jan 25" (Va.), manuscript postmark on orange cover bearing 1861, 10¢ blue, Stone Y, four margins, cancelled by matching manuscript, addressed to John F. Latham in Lynchburg, Virginia; tiny top edge tear and backflap tear, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce Virginia town.
Scott No. 2    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 2213    

Confederacy, Scottsville Va. Mar 17, perfect crisp strike of cds with matching "10" rate marker (Dietz Type A) on yellow cover addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth Hudler, Winston Forsythe Co, N.C., endorsed at left "John W. Hudler Company D 57 NC Troops.", Very Fine, ex-Brian Green.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

John W. Hudler (24) enlisted as a private 7/4/1862. He is listed as having Died of Disease (pneumonia) at Richmond, Va 6/6/1863.

Realized: $125

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Lot 2214    

Confederacy, Smithfield Va. Dec 10, red cds with matching "Paid" and oval "V" rating handstamps to Black Walnut Va., inside note stating 1861 year, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $135

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Lot 2215    

Confederacy, Taylorsville Va. Jun 21, fine strike of cds with matching "Paid" and circled "5" rating handstamps (Dietz type IA) on blue 1861 folded letter to Richmond Va., Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2216    

Confederacy, Tudor Hall, Va. Sep 25, partial cds and matching "Paid 5" handstamp on cover with "Official Business, Medical Director's Office" endorsement and addressed to Chief Surgeon, 7th Brigade, Col. N.G. Evans Comdg., light edge stain, F.-V.F., ex-Hambrecht.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Tudor Hall was the post office for Manassas. Brig. Genl. Nathan ("Shanks") George Evans (1824-1868) was born in Marion County, S.C. and graduated from Randolph Macon College before he was eighteen and the U.S. Military Academy which he entered by appointment of John C. Calhoun. Joining the Army under General Beauregard at Manassas Junction, he had command on the field during the first encounter at Blackburn's ford, and again in the great battle of July 21, 1861.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2217    

Confederacy, Tudor Hall Va. Oct 11, cds with matching "10" rating handstamp on homemade cover to Georgetown S.C., soldier's endorsement at top left "E.E. Easterling, Company A, Hampton Legion", original enclosed letter datelined "Camp Conner, Oct 8th 1861", Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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