Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — Florida in the Civil War: Towns and Handstamped Paid
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
439
"Austinville Fla. Oct. 27" (1861). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on blue folded letter to Eucheeanna Fla., some slight wear, Very Fine, this is the only recorded Confederate use from Austinville, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 28
E. 300-400
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440
Adamsville Fla. Sept. 11 (1861). Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "PAID" straightline and "5" rate in circle on blue-lined folded letter to Tallahassee Fla., fresh and Extremely Fine, rare, the Briggs census records only four handstamped Paid Adamsville covers, ex Telep and Dr. Briggs, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 16, C.S.A. Catalog value $750.00
E. 300-400
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"Baldwin Fla. April 7th 1864". Manuscript postmark with matching "Due 10" on 28th Georgia Regiment soldier's cover to Berzelia Ga., Very Fine and scarce, Georgia troops, including the 28th Regiment, fought under District of East Florida Brigade Commander General Alfred H. Colquitt at the Battle of Olustee on Feb. 20, 1864, which was a Confederate victory and the only major Florida battle of the Civil War, the 28th Georgia Regiment was stationed at Baldwin before leaving for Virginia
E. 200-300
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Bay Port Fla. 11 May (1863). Circular datestamp with date in manuscript, "Paid 10c" on cover to Tallahassee, 1863 docketing on back, Very Fine and rare, one of only two examples of this town datestamp listed in the Briggs census, ex Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 36, C.S.A. Catalog value $1,000.00
E. 750-1,000
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Campbellton Fla. Jun. 24. Neat strike of circular datestamp with manuscript "Paid 10" on yellow cover to Richmond Va., slightly reduced at right, some age spotting and wear, still Very Fine, this is the only recorded Confederate period postmark from this town (two manuscript markings are also known), illustrated in Briggs book on p. 48 and in Confederate Philatelist Vov. 59, No. 1, p. 14
E. 300-400
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"Cedar Tree Oct -- 12th" (1861). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5cts." on Oct. 11, 1861 datelined folded letter to Tallahassee, fresh and Very Fine, the unique example from Confederate Cedar Tree, Fla., ex Kohn and Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 51, C.S.A. Catalog value $1,000.00
E. 750-1,000
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Chattahoochee Flo. (1862). Dateless circular postmark with manuscript "Pd 5" on Sep. 23, 1862 docketed small folded cover to Tallahassee Fla., Very Fine and extremely rare, one of only two recorded examples of this Florida town marking, ex Oxer and Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 55, C.S.A. Catalog value $1,000.00
E. 500-750
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"Etoniah Fla. Jan. 3". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on cover Bristal P.O. Fla., light vertical file fold, slightly reduced at top and missing top flap, some slight wear, Fine, this is one of only two recorded Confederate uses from Etoniah and this is the only 10c use, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 70
E. 300-400
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Fernandina Fla. Dec. 22, 1861. Extremely bold strike of circular datestamp with "PAID 5" handstamp on cover to Welaka Fla., interesting contemporary pencil note on back "England has demanded the release of Mess. Mason & Slidell & if the Lincoln Government refuses, Lord Lyons has instructions to demand his papers.", Extremely Fine, ex Birkinbine
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E. 400-500
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Fernandina Fla. Dec. 31, 1861. Bold strike of circular datestamp with "PAID 10" straightline handstamp struck by Fernandina postmaster on brown cover to Aberdeen Miss., small edge tears at top where barely reduced, appears Very Fine, the Fernandina postmaster recognized in this case that the routing via Memphis (instead of Mobile due to the Gulf blockade) required a 10c over-500 miles rate, ex Gibson and Dr. Briggs, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 75
E. 400-500
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Fernandina Fla. Jun. 3 (1861). Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "PAID/5" handstamp on cover to Charleston S.C., few edge flaws with top flap replaced and barely reduced at bottom, still Very Fine strike, Fernandina, which is close to the Georgia border, was captured by Union forces in March 1862, very few handstamped Paids are known, ex Kohn and Gallagher
E. 300-400
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Fernandina Fla. Jan. 23, 1862. Neat circular datestamp with "PAID 5" handstamp on brown cover to Cedar Bluff Ala., manuscript "Via Rome Ga." route instructions at top left, some edgewear, Very Fine strikes, Fernandina, which is close to the Georgia border, was captured by Union forces in March 1862, very few handstamped Paids are known, ex Dr. Agre
E. 200-300
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"Fort Taylor Fla., Feby. 8, 1864". Manuscript postmark with matching "Pd 10" on small cover to North Carolina, Very Fine and rare, one of two recorded handstamped Paids from Fort Taylor and the only one with the state designation in the marking, with 1993 Brian Green certificate, accompanied by Nov.-Dec. 1988 issue of Confederate Philatelist describing the other known example
E. 400-500
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Gainesville Fla. May 19. Circular datestamp with day in manuscript, "PAID" handstamp and manuscript "10" rate and box charge no. on green, red and blue wallpaper cover to Sumter S.C., Extremely Fine and attractive cover
E. 750-1,000
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Greenwood Fla. Jul. 11. Circular datestamp with day in manuscript with matching "PAID" and "5" in circle handstamps on cover to Griffin Ga., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, only two Confederate uses are known from Greenwood, ex Gibson, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 87
E. 300-400
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"Homosassa Fla. June 30th" (1862) -- Last Day of 5c Rate. Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5c" on small cover to Gainesville Fla., some wear, still Very Fine, one of only two Confederate uses from this town and the only stampless, sent on the last day of the 5c rate, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 93 and Florida Postal History Society Journal Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 3
E. 300-400
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"Houston Fla. July 4/61". Manuscript postmark with "Paid 5" on light pink cover to Vice President Alexander Stephens in Augusta Ga., charge box notation and postmaster instructions at left, docketing on back indicates this was a "friendly letter", missing backflap as usual for Stephens covers, Very Fine and scarce Houston Fla. origination, there was no regular postal route servicing Houston, but it was a station on the Florida Atlantic & Gulf Central Railroad, it went via that route to Jacksonville and by steamboat to Savannah for distribution to Augusta, ex Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 96
E. 300-400
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Lake City Fla. Jul. 17 (1861). Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "PAID" straightline and "5" in circle rate on blue lined folded letter to Secretary's Office Southern Confederacy at Montgomery Ala., forwarded with "Montgomery Ala. Jul. 31, 1861" circular datestamp and manuscript "ford 10", slightly toned file fold at bottom, still Very Fine, a scarce use from Florida showing both the under-500 miles 5c rate and the over-500 miles 10c rate, ex Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 119
E. 400-500
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Madison C.H. Fla. Aug. 15. Circular datestamp with matching "PAID/10" handstamp on green and tan wallpaper cover to Charleston S.C., opened for display, some soiling, still Very Fine, a scarce wallpaper cover used from Madison C.H.
E. 500-750
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Madison C.H. Fla. ? 12. Circular datestamp with "PAID/10" handstamp on brown and tan wallpaper cover to Manchester P.O. S.C., opened for display, Fine and scarce wallpaper cover from Florida
E. 300-400
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Monticello Flor. Jan. 14. Large circular datestamp with manuscript "Due 10" on white and tan wallpaper cover to Dixie Ga., return address from soldier in a Florida regiment, opened for display, slight soiling, Very Fine, this is the only due use from Monticello, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 164
E. 300-400
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"Mt. Pleasant Fla. Feby 1st, 1864". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on adversity cover made from a Bank of America New York cashier's check, addressed to Macon Ga., charge box notation at top, refolded for display, Very Fine, a rare combination of a Mt. Pleasant Fla. postmark (only two recorded in Briggs census) and an adversity use, ex Kohn and Dr. Briggs, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 169
E. 750-1,000
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Newnansville Fla. Jul. 17 (1863). Circular datestamp with date in manuscript, "PAID" straightline and manuscript "10" rate on blue folded cover to Tallahassee Fla., 1863 docketing on flap, light file folds, Very Fine and rare, the only example recorded in the Briggs census with this 10c handstamped Paid marking, ex Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 173
E. 500-750
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Newnansville Fla. Jul. 18 (1861). Small circular datestamp with date in manuscript, "PAID" straightline and manuscript "5" rate on lady's small embossed cover to Cedar Keys Fla., charge box notation at top, original Jul. 1861 datelined contents, Very Fine and rare, one of only two examples recorded in the Briggs census with this 5c handstamped Paid marking, ex Dr. Briggs and illustrated in his book on p. 172
E. 500-750
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New Smyrna Fla. 15 Oct. Clear strike of large rimless circular datestamp with "PAID" and "10" handstamps on buff cover to Desota Parish, Black Jack P.O. La., Very Fine and very rare, New Smyrna had a population of only 15 at this time, only two Confederate uses are known, the other is a 5c rate, ex Judd, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 177, C.S.A. Catalogue value $3,000.00
E. 500-750
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"Oakland Fla. Dec. 10th 1862". Manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 10" on brown cover to Athens Ga., tears at top and small piece out from opening, slightly toned, otherwise Fine, the only known Confederate use from Oakland, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 178
E. 200-300
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"Patrick Fla. Feb. 7/63". Manuscript postmark with date crossed out and changed to March 7th, on unrated buff cover to David Yulee in Gainesville Fla., turned use with stamps on inside removed, some wear, Very Fine, this is the only recorded Confederate use from Patrick, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 193 and Florida Postal History Society Journal Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8
E. 300-400
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Pensacola Fla. Jun. 1 (1861) -- First Day of Confederate Postal System. Neat strike of circular datestamp with "Paid" in circle and "5" handstamps on cover to Cartersville Ga., slightly reduced at left, some slight edge stains, refolded at top, still Fine and scarce First Day use from Florida
E. 1,000-1,500
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Pensacola Fla. Oct. 13, 1861. Bold strike of circular datestamp with year in manuscript, matching large "Paid 10" in circle handstamp on yellow cover with red and blue 11-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic design (F11-5) to Augusta Ga., barely reduced at left, some expert edge restoration, Very Fine appearance, an attractive and scarce use, ex Haas and Hill
E. 750-1,000
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Quincy Flor. Two home made covers, first with "Quincy Flor. Jul. 3" circular datestamp and "PAID" and "10" handstamps to Albany Ga., second with "Quincy Flor. Jun. 15" circular datestamp with "Due 10" handstamp with military endorsement to Lawrenceville Ga., Very Fine pair of covers
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E. 300-400
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Saint Augustine Fla. Oct. 31 (1861). Circular datestamp with matching "PAID" and "5" handstamps, "5" rate overstruck "10" on buff cover to Captain Gibbs in Richmond Va., charge box notation at top, fresh and Extremely Fine, a possible provisional cover but more likely struck 5c in error and revalued for the over-500 miles rate to Richmond, in either case the only recorded example, ex McNeal and Dr. Briggs, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 224
E. 500-750
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Saint Augustine Fla. Jan. 5 (1862). Bold strike of circular datestamp with equally bold "PAID" and "10" handstamps on buff cover to Maj. Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith, "Comd. 4th Division Army of the Potomac" in Manassas Va., manuscript "Via Tallahassee" route endorsement, Very Fine, this reflects the route change for mail to Virginia due to the Gulf blockade, only four Confederate mail St. Augustine covers are recorded in the Briggs census (all handstamped Paid), ex Dr. Briggs
E. 750-1,000
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St. Marks Fla. May 12. Circular datestamp struck twice overlapping at right with "PAID" and "10" handstamps on adversity folded letter made from printed notice from Wakula Iron Works, to Sandy Forde Fla., opened for display, some slight age spotting, Fine and unusual usage, ex Dr. Agre
E. 400-500
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"Suwannee Shoals Fla. July 11th 1861". Manuscript postmark and "Paid 5" on folded letter to Tallahassee Fla., light file folds, Very Fine, the only recorded example of a Confederate Suwannee Shoals Fla. postmark, ex Kohn and Dr. Briggs, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 231
E. 400-500
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Tallahassee Fla. Dec. 4. Circular datestamp with matching "PAID" straightline and manuscript "5" rate on "Executive Department, Tallahassee, Florida." imprint cover (S-FL-02) to Macon Ga., slightly reduced at right, sealed tear at right, still Very Fine, one of only six Florida semi-official imprint covers, C.S.A. Catalog value for the imprint $1,000.00
E. 400-500
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U.S. Land Office, Tampa, Florida. Official Business. Imprint at top of buff cover, "U.S. Land Office" portion crossed out as well as "Washington City, D.C." pre-printed address and re-addressed to the Clerk of Circuit Court of Marion County, Ocala Fla., manuscript "Tampa F 60cts Paid" with matching "15 Dec/ 6?" at bottom, court docketing at left and weight indication of 3 ounces, edgewear and soiling, couple small tears, otherwise Fine, an extremely rare Confederate use of a U.S. Land Office entire, the 3-ounce weight indicated would imply a six-times 5c rate (30c) if this was mailed in 1861, the 60c prepayment may indicate the date is 1862 or later (10c rate per half-ounce)
E. 500-750
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"Waldo Apl. 21". Bold manuscript postmark with matching "Pd 10" on cover to Thomasville Ga., some wear, still Very Fine, the only recorded stampless use from Waldo, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 247
E. 200-300
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Warrington Fla. Nov. 8. Well-struck circular datestamp with matching "5" in circle handstamp and "PAID" handstamp on red and blue 11-Star Waving Flag Patriotic cover (F11-5) to Talladega County Ala., few age spots, a Very Fine and attractive Patriotic use
E. 750-1,000
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Warrington Fla. Oct. 24 (1861). Circular datestamp, matching "PAID" and "5" in circle handstamps on red and blue Draper's Company Tent and 11-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover (TF-1, Slogan 13) to Fife P.O. Ala., expertly rebacked and with some restoration, slightly reduced at right, still Very Fine, ex Walcott
E. 500-750
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Warrington Fla. Sep. 23 (1861). Circular datestamp, matching "5" in circle handstamps on red and blue Talladega Rifles, Talladega Battery Tent and 11-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover (TF-1, Slogan 37) to Talladega Ala., slightly reduced at right, some creasing, still Very Fine and scarce
E. 750-1,000
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Warrington Fla., Dec. 18. Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "PAID" and "5" in circle handstamps on light yellow rebacked cover front with blue 11-Star Flag, Cannon and "Give 'em fits, BRAGG" Patriotic design (CN-1B, Slogan 44) to Fife P.O. Fla., some wear, Fine and scarce, ex Curtis
E. 200-300
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Warrington Fla. 23 Sep. Partly struck circular datestamp with clear "Postage Due 5" in rimless circle, on cover to Alabama, mailed by a member of the 7th Ala., cover bit reduced at left with corner staining, none of which affects the markings, still Fine, extremely rare
E. 400-500
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Waukeenah Fla. July 3. Bold circular datestamp in brown with matching "PAID" and "5" in circle handstamps on embossed cover to White Plains Ala., missing top flap, some edgewear, Very Fine and rare, only two handstamped Paid covers are known from Waukeenah and this one struck in brown is unique, ex Dr. Agris
E. 400-500
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"Waukeenah Fla. Jan. 26th 1865". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on homemade cover to Thomasville Ga., Very Fine, one of three recorded Confederate uses from Waukeenah and the only with a manuscript marking, the other two are handstamped Paids used in 1861 and 1862, illustrated in Briggs book on p. 259
E. 200-300
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Welaka Fla. Two covers, each with clear strike of double-circle datestamp and manuscript dates, first dated Nov. 6, 1861 to Jacksonville with bold "PAID" handstamp and manuscript "5" rate, other with Nov. 30 1862 date and with "PAID" handstamp and manuscript "10c" rate, latter refolded at top, still Very Fine and attractive set of covers showing two rates
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E. 400-500
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White Springs Fla. Oct. 20 (1863). Circular datestamp with second digit of date in manuscript, matching "PAID" straightline and "10" in circle handstamp struck twice, on adversity cover made from a circular to inspectors of military elections, 1863 docketing on flap, Very Fine and rare, one of only three Confederate covers from White Springs and the only handstamped Paid use, ex Oxer and Dr. Briggs, illustrated in Briggs on p. 264, illustrated in C.S.A. Catalog on page 69, where priced at $1,000.00
E. 500-750
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Confederate Handstamped Paid and Due Markings from Florida. 60, including both handstamped and manuscript markings, including manuscript "Fernandina" evacuation cover (illustrated in Briggs on p. 76), Flemington, few from Lake City, also Long Pond, Madison, several are illustrated in the Briggs book or were offered at auction in the $100-150 range, few faults but generally Fine-Very Fine, a difficult group to duplicate and the excellent foundation for an advanced collection of this area
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E. 2,000-3,000
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