Sale 77: Confederate States of America

Lot 1115    

Confederacy, (Virginia) Pittsylvania C.H., Va. 16 Aug, clear cds with matching sharp "Paid" and circled "5" rating handstamps on U.S. 3¢ red (U27) star die entire to Alamance County, N.C.; partial flap, Extremely Fine and choice adversity use of 3¢ star die entire.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1116    

Confederacy, (Virginia) Richmond Va., Apr 18, 186, cds with matching "DUE 5" straightline updated in manuscript with "Paid 5" rating to Genl. Joseph R. Anderson, C.S. Army, Goldsboro, N.C., charge box "ch. box 268, C.S.A." notation at top left, Very Fine and unusual use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1117    

Confederacy, (Virginia) Richmond Va., Jan 4, partial cds with matching "PAID 2" straightline rating handstamp on drop cover to Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of C.S.A. at Richmond Va., "E. Bander, Richmond Va, Dec. 4th, 1861., Wants an office…was P. Master at Port Royal in Virginia…" docketing on reverse as usual; reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $270

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Lot 1118    

Confederacy, (Virginia) Richmond Va., Jun 12, 1861, cds with matching "Paid 5" in circle rating handstamp on U.S. 3¢ red (U26) star die entire to Goochland County, Va., Very Fine, This is the first day of use for the circled "5" rating handstamp.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 1119    

Confederacy, (Virginia) Richmond, Va., Apr 22, 1862, beautifully struck cancel on pristine cover with manuscript pencil "Due 2" drop rate to Mrs. Duncan G. Campbell, endorsed "D.G. Campbell, Lt Eng[ineer] Corps CSA" to his wife, dropped at the Richmond post office just as McClellan was beginning his peninsular campaign; slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine, a choice usage, ex-Myerson and Wiseman.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Duncan Green Campbell (1835-1889) was an engineering officer on the staff of several Generals during the war including Smith, Kershaw, McLaws, and Beauregard.

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Lot 1120    

Confederacy, (Virginia) Salem Fauguire, Va., Sep 17, balloon-style cds with matching "PAID" handstamps, manuscript "Paid 5" rating on cover addressed to Colonel Turner Ashby C.S.A., Winchester Va., endorsed "The Post Master will please forward this letter to Col Ashby", Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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