Lot 1895
Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jan 14, 1861, double-circle datestamp with matching circular grid cancel ties U.S., 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Marion C.H., S.C. couple mount stains on reverse, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot 1896
Confederacy, Georgetown S.C. Feb 1, 1861, clear strike of cds and bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) cancelled by matching sharp circular grid on yellow cover to Georgetown S.C. and forwarded to Charleston; top edge tear, Very Fine appearance.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $110
Lot 1897
Confederacy, Charleston S.C., May 4, 1861, clear strike of cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Manning S.C.; no back flap, Very Fine.Scott $150 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $90
Lot 1898
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun. 8, 1861. Bold double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 5" in circle rating handstamp on U.S. 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Bennettsville S.C., the indicia crossed out in manuscript, pencil "Chg 98" charge box notation; missing top flap, Very Fine attempted use of the U.S. stamp, ex-Emerson, Calhoun.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $130
Lot 1899
Confederacy, Montgomery Ala., May 12, 1861, bold strike of cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Vice President A.H. Stephens, Montgomery Ala.; bit of flap missing, docketed "L. A Puckett, Atlanta Geo - Wants to be Quartermaster, May 1861" on reverse; bit of flap missing, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot 1900
Confederacy, New Orleans, 29 Mar (1861), two bold strikes of cds tie U.S. 1¢ blue (24) strip of three on circa 1861 cover to Helena, Arkansas; flap torn, left stamp with top left corner flaw, otherwise Very Fine and scarce U.S. 1¢ 1857 Issue used in the Confederacy; with 1985 (copy) and 2018 P.F. certificates.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $850
Lot 1901
Confederacy, Society Hill S.C., Apr 12, sharp circa 1861 cds with matching circular grid on U.S. 3¢ red (U27) star die entire to Ridge S.C., fresh and Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $170