Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 2227    

Confederacy, "John Reagan, Postmaster General", signature on small 2" x 4" piece cut from letter signed as Postmaster General of the CSA (1861-65), mounted on exhibit page accompanied by picture, Very Fine, ex-Bleuler.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

John Hennigan Reagan (1818-1905) came to Texas in 1839 where he served in the Army of the Republic. He was appointed Postmaster General by Jefferson Davis in 1861. After the war, he was active in politics and served in both the House and Senate of the United States.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2228

Confederacy, 1861 Confederate Cent, Goldine Restrike, Choice Uncirculated, by Robert Bashlow with transfer die made from the original.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2229

Confederacy, 1864 Confederate Railroad Pass, printed Quartermaster's Department C.S.A., Railroad Company ticket for one seat, printed "Issued at Grenada, Miss." at left, used from Grenada to Canton Miss., signed by agent, Very Fine, ex-Gordon Bleuler.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2230

Confederacy, 1864 Confederate Stage Coach Pass, printed Quartermaster's Department C.S.A., Stage Company ticket dated Feb. 8, 1864, fancy "Capt. R.K. Hines, A.Q.M." handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Gordon Bleuler.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2231

Confederacy, Circular No. 8, Office of the Auditor of the Treasury, For the Post Office Department, Richmond, Va., July 18, 1862 draft notice of $11.74 by J.B. Brett postmaster of Landover, S.C., signed J.W. Robertson acting auditor, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 2232

Confederacy, Confederate Post Office Department Draft, part-printed payment draft for "Transportation of the Mails" signed by Postmaster-General John H. Reagan, dated September 24, 1863; minor tears and creases, Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2233

Confederacy, Confederate Post Office Payment Warrant, January 25, 1864 certificate for transportation of the mails with Postmaster General Reagan vignette, pay to Alfred Hawks, signed by auditor and agent of the Trans-Mississippi Post Office Department; few small pinholes, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $900

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