Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — Confederate General Issues, cont. (6-13)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
659
5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, right stamp "Popeye" variety, tied by one of two strikes of "Milledgeville Ga. Nov. ?" (1862) circular datestamp on cover to Col. Martin, Anderson's Brigade, Hood's Division (Longstreet's Corps, ANV) at Richmond Va., "Executive Department Georgia" embossed corner card and addressed by Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown, Very Fine, signed Brian Green who notes it is from Governor Brown
E. 400-500
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660
5c Blue, Local (7). Vertical pair, tied by "Gordonville Va. Jun. 29" circular datestamp on homemade cover written in the hand of Brigadier General Montgomery Dent Corse to his wife in Taylorsville Va., small toned spot in margin between stamps, still Very Fine, General Corse commanded the 17th Virginia Infantry and then Corse's Brigade of Pickett's Division, Longstreet's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, Corse saw action in many engagements and according to Wikipedia he "was captured at the Battle of Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865. After his surrender, General Corse was conveyed to Fort Warren near Boston, Massachusetts, on the day that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and he and the fourteen generals accompanying him narrowly escaped the violence of a mob at a town in Pennsylvania on the next morning. They were only saved by the determination of their small guard of Union soldiers and officers"
E. 400-500
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5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, cancelled by pen strokes with "H S College Va Feb 2/63" manuscript postmark (Hampden-Sydney College), on homemade turned cover to Rev. Thompkins, "2nd Reg. Va. Vols., Genl. Paxton's Brigade, Genl. T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson's Army of the Valley", inside with pair of No. 7 tied by blue Petersburg Va. circular datestamp and addressed to Rev. Hopkins at Hampden-Sydney, some splitting from being opened for display, small stain at top left, otherwise Very Fine and desirable turned use with stamps on both sides and address for Stonewall Jackson's Army of the Valley
E. 400-500
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5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, tied by neat pen strokes with manuscript June 2, 1863 Va. town postmark -- Moore's Ordinary Va. according to Brian Green note on back but might also be the current name for that town, Meherrin Va., excellent military address for Capt. Watkins, Co. K, 3rd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Stuart's Cavalry, care of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in Richmond, stamps with minor gum toning along edges, still Very Fine, signed Brian Green
E. 300-400
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5c Light Blue, De La Rue (6). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear, light creases from placement near edge of cover, tied by "Richmond Va. Jul. 22, 1862" circular datestamp on legal-size cover with "Confederate States, Navy Department, Office of Orders and Details, Official Business" imprint (ND-15) to Flag Officer Victor M. Rudolph at Mobile Ala., docketed "Orders attached, Commander Kennedy from the Morgan", vertical file fold well away from stamps, some slight edgewear, Very Fine and scarce imprint
E. 500-750
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5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, tied by blue "University of Virginia Va. ?" circular datestamp on mourning-bordered cover to military address for 19th Va. Regiment, Garnett's Brigade, Pickett's Division, Petersburg Va., turned use with inside stampless and bearing a Greenville N.C. circular datestamp, addressed to University of Virginia, some dampstaining at left and minor edgewear, left stamp with small corner tear, otherwise Very Fine and desirable with the military address referencing Generals Dick Garnett and George Pickett -- Garnett was killed during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg
E. 500-750
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5c Blue, Local (7). Mostly large margins to clear, tied by "Tuscaloosa Ala. May 6" circular datestamp on turned U.S. 3c Red Star Die entire (U27), embossed stamp cancelled "Montgomery Ala. May 19, 1861" Confederate use of U.S. stamps, used first to Tuscaloosa, then to Sgt. John Snow in Palmers Brigade in Estelle Springs Tenn., small tear at bottom of cover, folded over for display, Very Fine, an extremely rare turned-cover combination of U.S. postage used in the Confederacy and a Confederate General Issue
E. 400-500
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5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, certificate mentions a small toned spot on right stamp which is indeed tiny, tied by "Sumter S.C. Aug. 29" circular datestamp on 3c Red Nesbitt entire (U9) to Greenville S.C., Very Fine, the entire paid no postage and is a nice example of adversity usage, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
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5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, large margins to in at right, tied by "Mobile Ala. Dec. 27" double-circle datestamp on adversity cover made from printed maritime form to Capt. Mordecai, 22nd Alabama Regiment, Deas's Brigade, Withers' Division, Murfreesboro Tenn., opened for display and some minor edge nicks, still Very Fine and desirable adversity use with the military address, including the names of two Confederate generals, accompanied by biographical information on Capt. Moredecai
E. 500-750
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5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, large margins to in at sides, tied by one of two strikes of "Richmond Va. Dec. 19, 1862" circular datestamp on buff cover to Capt. Davidson, Letcher Artillery, near Fredericksburg Va., West & Johnson publishers and Stationers advertising corner card at top left, Very Fine and attractive use to a military address
E. 300-400
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2c Brown Red (8). Large margins to clear, tied by "Tuscaloosa Ala. ? 15" circular datestamp on small yellow cover used locally, Very Fine, ex Finney and Myerson, Scott value $1,500.00
E. 500-750
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2c Brown Red (8). Horizontal block of eight and pair, large margins almost all around, tied by manuscript cross strokes, matching "Wahalok Sept. 14th" Mississippi manuscript postmark on brown legal-size cover to Brig. Gen. J.V. Harris at Columbus Miss., left hand vertical pair with ink stain and faults, ink erosion affects most other stamps, the cover is without one backflap and has been reduced all around (flaps held in place), nonetheless an extremely rare and presentable cover, bearing one of the largest multiples of the 2c Engraved, ex Antrim, Nielsen and Keeling, illustrated in Brian Green's The Confederate States Two-Cent Red Jack Intaglio Stamp, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
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10c Milky Blue, "TEN" (9a). Large margins, pastel shade, tied by "Wilmington N.C. Jan. 7" circular datestamp on cover to Ridge Spring N.C., Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate
1,500
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10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Large margins, deep shade (slightly oxidized), tied by "Rome Ga. May 22" circular datestamp on cover to Greenwood Depot Va., couple faint gum toned spots in margins, still Extremely Fine, ex Hall, with 2008 P.F. certificate
1,500
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10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Huge margins to just in at right, color oxidized as sometimes seen on the "TEN" stamps, affixed at edge of cover and tied by "Richmond Va." circular datestamp and addressed to Capt. Cummings, Co. D, 1st Louisiana Regiment, Stafford's Brigade, Johnson's Division, Army of Northern Virginia, edges slightly refolded and cover cleaned, otherwise Fine and nice use with the military address, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate
E. 300-400
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10c Gray Blue, "TEN" (9b). Huge margins all around, bright color, pen-cancelled with matching "Clinton La. June 14/64" manuscript postmark on buff cover to Handsboro Miss., "Via Jackson, Miss. & Mobile" routing directive at bottom, barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine, a striking Jumbo-margined "TEN" on cover, ex Bleuler, Gross and Felton, the route directive would send the cover due north via Jackson, as Federal-occupied New Orleans was almost midway between Clinton and Handsboro
E. 500-750
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10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Pretty pastel color of the "TEN", full margins to touched at bottom, cancelled by target cancel with "Natchitoches La. Jul. 31, 1863" circular datestamp on homemade cover to Bellville Tex., soldier's endorsement at top "From Ben T. Harris Co. F, Flourney's Regt, TVI (Texas Volunteer Infantry), McCulloch's Brigade, Walker's Division," bit of edge staining and nicked at bottom with small mend where part of bottom flap was removed, otherwise Fine, with 1995 C.S.A. certificate which shows the stamp affixed over the endorsement at top, we believe its current location on the cover is correct
E. 400-500
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10c Blue, Frameline (10). Two complete framelines at left and bottom, tied by bold "Mobile Ala. Aug. 12, 1863" double-circle datestamp on fresh oatmeal cover to "Commander Catesby ap R. Jones, C.S.N., Selma, Ala.", modern ink notation at top has been expertly removedVERY FINE. A CHOICE FRAMELINE USE WITH CONFEDERATE NAVAL ADDRESS TO A PROMINENT HISTORICAL FIGURE. CATESBY JONES COMMANDED THE MERIMMAC AGAINST THE UNION MONITOR IN THE FIRST AND MOST FAMOUS IRONCLAD BATTLE, AT HAMPTON ROADS VIRGINIA, IN MARCH 1862.
Ex Hastings. With 1972 C.S.A. certificate.
E. 3,000-4,000
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10c Blue, Die A, B (11-12). Two covers, both with singles tied by Charleston S.C. circular datestamps and addressed to Gustavus A. Myers in Richmond Va., both endorsed at bottom "Pr Walker", fresh and Very Fine, these were long thought to be incoming blockade-run covers from Bermuda, signed by Major Norman S. Walker, however old research in the Confederate Philatelist rediscovered by Patricia Kaufmann clearly indicates that these were signed by Henry Pickney Walker, the Acting British Consul in Charleston S.C. from 1861-63, they are therefore not blockade-run covers but are still unusual examples of British consulate mail within the Confederacy
Image 2
E. 750-1,000
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10c Blue, Die A (11). Enormous margins to full at right, tied by blue "University of Virginia Va. Jul. 21" circular datestamp on oatmeal cover to Col. Henry King Burgwyn Jr. at Garysburg N.C., Extremely Fine stamp and cover, "Boy" Col. Burgwyn was appointed a Confederate officer on the recommendation of his VMI professor, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, he was killed when his 26th North Carolina engaged the Iron Brigade in Herbst's Woods on July 1, 1863, at Gettysburg, Burgwyn was shot through both lungs while carrying the colors of the 26th, he was 21 years old
E. 500-750
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10c Blue, Die A (11). Large to huge margins including left sheet margin, brilliant color, cancelled by blue grid with matching "Ashboro N.C. Jul. 18" circular datestamp on dark oatmeal cover to Brig. Gen. J. Johnston Pettigrew, Richmond, Extremely Fine, Pettigrew was one of the three division commanders in the disastrous July 3, 1863 "Pickett's Charge" at Gettysburg, he was wounded during the assault and then wounded again during the Confederate retreat, dying on July 17, 1863, this cover never reached him as it was datestamped the day after he died
E. 500-750
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10c Blue, Die A (11). Huge margins all around, deep shade, tied by "Mobile Ala." double-circle datestamp on cover to Col. J. H. Hegley, 40th Ala. Regt., Baker's Brigade, Stewart's Division, Hood's Corps, Dalton Ga., slight wear at right not affecting stamp or military address, barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Brandon
E. 200-300
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10c Blue, Die A (11). Neat pen cancel, manuscript "Parnassus (Va.) Sept. 4" postmark on red and blue captured Union Eagle and Shield Patriotic cover to Capt. Boyd, Co. A, 25th Virginia Infantry, Smith's Brigade, Early's Division, Ewell's Corps, slightly reduced at left touching the eagle's wing, still Very Fine and a nice military address naming three generals
E. 400-500
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10c Blue, Die A (11). Large margins, tied by Richmond Va. circular datestamp on yellow cover with "Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Department, Official Business" imprint (crossed out) to military address at Headquarters of General Loving in Canton Miss., forwarded back to Richmond and then back again to Canton, forwarding postage paid by second 10c Blue, Die A (11), pre-printing paperfold, tied by light strike of "Canton Miss. ? 26" datestamp, missing top flap, small tear at bottom, Very Fine, a most unusual twice-forwarded use, ex Powell
E. 400-500
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10c Blue, Die A (11). Huge margins all around, small scissors cut at lower left, tied by blue "Columbia S.C. Dec. 22" circular datestamp on oatmeal cover to Capt. John C. Calhoun Jr., Butler's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, with "Headquarters Conscript Department, Columbia S.C. Official Business" imprint (WD-CN-12), tiny sealed tear at top of cover, still Extremely Fine, Capt. Calhoun was the son of famed U.S. Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoun
E. 400-500
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10c Deep Blue, Die B, Keatinge & Ball (12). Two multiples, first bottom right corner imprint and plate no. 3 block of 18, original gum, most stamps Mint N.H., just a couple hinged, rich color, crease between fourth and fifth vertical rows, bit of toning in bottom margin, still Very Fine, second Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 3 block of 14, creases including one ending in a tear to left of the imprint, otherwise Very Fine
1,018
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10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Huge margins, faint gum toning, tied by unusually clear strike of "Chattanooga Ten. Jan. 6" (1864) army field office datestamp on blue cover to the care of Brig. Gen. Echols at Dublin Depot Va., Very Fine, an especially choice example of the "roving" Chattanooga datestamp, taken from the city post office after evacuation and used as an army field office marking from September to January 1864 - this is a late use (lku Jan. 23) -- ex Murphy and Walske, signed Brian Green
E. 400-500
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10c Blue, Die B (12). Huge margins including right sheet margin, tied by oily strike of brown "Gordonsville Va. ?" circular datestamp on oatmeal cover to Warren Moseley, Co. H, 4th Geo. Regiment, Doles Brigade, Early's Command, Army of Northern Virginia, some slight age spotting, still Very Fine and desirable with the military address naming two Confederate generals, Mosely was twice wounded in the war and was taken as a prisoner-of-war to Point Lookout, ex MacBride
E. 400-500
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10c Blue, Die B (12). Large margins, tied by Richmond Va. circular datestamp on inside of turned cover to member of 23rd Reg. Va. Vol., 10c Blue, Die A (11), large margins to clear, tied by blue "Emory Va. Feb. 28" circular datestamp on other side addressed to member of 4th Tenn. Cavalry, Dibrill's Brigade, Anderson's Division., Wheeler's Corps, without location, slight brownish age toning, still Fine and scarce turned use between military locations and with both types of 10c, ex Malpass, Gallagher and Dr. Brandon
E. 200-300
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10c Blue, Die B (12). Affixed to inside of turned cover, tied by "Austin Tex. Feb. 22 1862" circular datestamp with year-date error (should be 1865), addressed to Col. Ben Allston, docketing confirming Feb. 1865 usage, other side is the first use with "Official Business. Inspector General's Office, Trans-Mississippi Department." semi-official imprint, addressed to Brig. Gen. James E. Slaughter, District of Texas in Houston without postmarks, green sealing wax inside and top flap replaced, still Very Fine
E. 500-750
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20c Green (13). Large to ample margins all around, tied by Mobile Ala. double-circle datestamp on large part of folded adversity cover made from ledger paper, to Richmond Va., stamp is Extremely Fine, Scott value for normal cover is $1,250.00, ex Hill, with 1999 C.S.A. certificate
E. 500-750
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20c Green (13). Large margins to in at top, tied by partly clear strike of Richmond Va. circular datestamp on small cover to Bremo Bluff Va., Very Fine, ex Kohn, signed Dietz
1,250
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20c Green (13). Large margins all around, tied by "Goldsborough N.C. Jan. 14" circular datestamp on blue cover to Murfees Station Va., manuscript "Official", missing top flap, some edge faults, stamp with scuff at top left, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value $1,250.00
E. 300-400
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20c Green, Diagonal Half Used as 10c (13d). Upper left diagonal half cut slightly into design, well-tied across the cut by "Greenville C.H. S.C. Nov. 7" (1864) circular datestamp on cover to Col. Francis L. Campbell, 13th La. Vol., Gibson's Brigade, Clayton's Div., Army of Tennessee, Georgia, diagonal crease in envelope paper before folding, minor edgewear and oiling, Fine, an attractive 20c bisected use with a clearly written six-line military address to a colonel in the Army of Tennessee, ex Kohn and Dr. Brandon, with 1971 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
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