Sale 1208 — The Clovis Collection of Confederate States Illustrated Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday, 25 September, 2019
Category — General Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
138
10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large margins except at top right corner where clipped, tied by manuscript "X" cancel, partly clear strike of "Louisa C.H. Va. Feb. 13" (1862) circular datestamp and "FREE" handstamp on buff cover to Columbus Ky., the value of this item is in the lengthy original letter enclosure to Phil Winston of the 31st Tennessee Regiment, the letter is transcribed and is packed with wonderful war content, including discussions of the defeat of Gen. Zollicoffer, grievous battle wounds suffered by a mutual friend, Gen. Beauregard's command and other matters, Fine cover, fascinating content
E. 400-500
550
