Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — Confederate General Issues and Covers, College Covers
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1564
Hillsboro N.C. Mar. 1, 1862. Blue double-circle datestamp, matching "Paid 5" handstamp converted from old 3c rate, on orange-buff cover to Franklinton N.C., with "Hillsborough, N.C. Military Academy" illustrated corner card depicting building and flag, missing backflap and small repair at top, otherwise Fine, this military academy was established in 1859 and chartered in 1861 and trained officers and enlisted men, the founders were killed during the war and the school closed in 1868, ex Dr. Agre, with 2002 C.S.A. certificate
E. 400-500
275