Sale 1289 — 2023 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
Category — Confederate States
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
766
10c Blue, Die A (11). Large margins to clear at top, tied by "Tuscaloosa Ala. Apr. 7" circular datestamp on turned cover to Centreville Depot Ala. with "Horse Mansion, William Johnson, Agent, Tuscaloosa Ala." blue embossed cameo design, inside use with 10c Blue, Die B (12) cancelled by manuscript with "Oaklyville Ala. May 24, 1864" postmark, missing top flap and some minor edge soiling, Very Fine and a very rare design, ex Knapp and Dr. William H. Johnson, who could not resist this design for obvious reasons
E. 1,000-1,500
1,100