Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — Independent & Confederate State Uses of U.S. Stamps

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
605
c
Sale 1291, Lot 605, Independent & Confederate State Uses of U.S. Stamps3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26). Tied by Star fancy cancel, matching "Tuscaloosa Ala. Jan. 14" (1861) circular datestamp on cover with blue Shoe and Leather Dealer and Manufacturer cameo corner card to Marion Ala., with original enclosure confirming year of use, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive Independent State use

E. 400-500
0
606
c
Sale 1291, Lot 606, Independent & Confederate State Uses of U.S. Stamps1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Positions 62/72/82L10, vertical strip of three, tied by light strikes of circle of wedges cancel, "Enterprise Miss. Feb. 9" (1861) circular datestamp on cover to Macon Miss., Very Fine, Confederate State use of 1c Type V, ex Neinken and Wagshal

E. 300-400
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607
c
Sale 1291, Lot 607, Independent & Confederate State Uses of U.S. Stamps1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Positions 28-30R8, horizontal strip of three, perfs scissors-separated causing few short perfs, tied by "Jackson Miss. Apr. 11" circular datestamps on cover addressed to "Capt. H.R. Miller, Miss. Army, Pontotoc Miss.", 1861 docketing at left, manuscript "in Official Business" at upper right, Very Fine Confederate State use, although examples of 1857's used from Confederate post offices are abundant, official military covers are rare, ex Neinken and Wagshal

E. 400-500
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