Sale 59: The Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston Postal History

Lot 4240    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, large margins to ample at top, used as forwarding postage, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Jan. 23, 1862" cds on cover with soldier's endorsement at top, originally mailed with "Tudor Hall Va. Jan 10 1862" cds and "Due 10" handstamp, addressed to Charleston and forwarded from there to St. Stephens S.C.; edge wear and backflap tears, a Very Fine use.
Scott No. 16X1    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

ONE OF FIVE RECORDED COVERS WITH THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP USED AS FORWARDING POSTAGE.

In an article published in the Jan.-Feb. 1987 Confederate Philatelist, Richard L. Calhoun listed four covers known to him that showed use of the Charleston stamp for forwarding postage. This cover was not among those listed.

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Lot 4241    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, four even margins showing part of outer framelines on three sides, top frame showing printing defect, tiny unnoticeable tear at top, tied by "Due 10" rating handstamp (type E) on cover with soldier's endorsement "D. E. Gordon, Company F, 9th Regt S.C.V." at top left and addressed to Kingston S.C., the provisional stamp was not accepted and the cover was rated 10¢ due for over 500 miles; minor overall cover toning, a Very Fine use.
Scott No. 16X1    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USES OF THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP MAILED FROM ANOTHER TOWN.

The three recorded 16X1 uses mailed from another town are:
1. 1861 Nov. 9, Tudor Hall Va., not excepted as postage.
2. 1861 Nov. 19, Tudor Hall Va. to Kingston S.C., not excepted as postage, the cover offered here.
3. 1861 Nov. 19, Wideman's S.C., accepted as postage.

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Lot 4242    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, large margins showing framelines on all sides except bottom right corner, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 5" cds on cover to Revd. H. A. Tupper, Chaplain 9th Geo. Vols., Richmond Va., forwarded to Manassas Junction Va. with "Richmond Va. Nov 9 1861" cds; part of flap missing, Very Fine.
Scott No. 16X1    $2,500.

A SCARCE MILITARY FREE FORWARDED USE OF THE CHARLESTON POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP.

Regulations permitted forwarding letters addressed to military personnel free of charge even though as in this case the new destination exceeded the 500 mile "short" rate from Charleston.

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Lot 4243    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, full margins showing some outer framelines, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Jan 26 1862" cds on local cover addressed to Col. Joseph Abney at the Charleston Hotel, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 16X1    $2,500.

A RARE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL ON A DROP COVER OVERPAYING THE 2¢ LOCAL RATE.

This early in the war, such a 3¢ overpayment was still quite significant.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 4244    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, margins except in at top, tied by blue crayon "Way Sept 14th /61" postmark and cancel on cover to Pocotaligo S.C.; stains and faults, partial flap, Fine.
Scott No. 16X1    $2,500.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WAY USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL.

This way letter was likely put onto a train en route to Savannah for delivery at Pocotaligo. The 1¢ way fee would have been collected in cash on delivery.

Realized: $650

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Lot 4245    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, two huge margins, touched on others, bright and fresh, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 4 1861" cds on cover addressed to Col. Montgomery Moses at Sumter S.C.; flap and tiny edge tear, reduced slightly at top, Very Fine.
Scott No. 16X1    $2,500.

These lithographed stamps were printed on white wove paper by Walker, Evans & Co. of Charleston in August 1861, per order of Postmaster Huger.

Realized: $575

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Lot 4246    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, three margins, tied by partial "Charleston S.C. Oct 18 1861" cds on orange buff cover to Lynchburg Va., red crayon "Due 5" rating for 10¢ rate over 500 miles, additional bold strike of Lynchburg "DUE 5" handstamp (CSA type H) clearly restates postage due; faults including no backflap, Fine, A rare underpaid use of the Charleston postmaster's provisional.
Scott No. 16X1    $2,500.

Realized: $325

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Lot 4247    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, four large margins showing frame lines on all sides, tied by "Charleston S.C. June 20 186" cds on light blue cover to Flat Rock N.C., Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 16X1    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A REMARKABLE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ PROVISIONAL STAMP DURING THE TEMPORARY REGULAR ISSUE SHORTAGE OF JUNE 1862.

This late use of the Charleston postmaster provisional stamp was used just ten days prior to the general postage rate increase to a standard 10¢ regardless of distance. Apparently due to a temporary shortage of Confederate stamps in Charleston at this time, Postmaster Huger brought out supplies of the now obsolete provisionals and placed them on sale. Other June 1862 usages are recorded.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 4248    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 16 1861" cds and addressed to Newberry C.H. S.C., forwarded to Greenville with manuscript "Ford 5" due rating, some docketing at left; invisible cover edge tear at right, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 16XU1    $3,500.

A RARE FORWARDED EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON WHITE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.

Realized: $900

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Lot 4249    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange, cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 1 1861" cds and addressed to Jas. F. Smith at Hodges Depot, S.C.; reduced slightly at top, small bit of flap missing, F.-V.F. and rare.
Scott No. 16XU3    $3,500.

A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON ORANGE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.

Realized: $950

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