Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

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

Leave Absentee BidsLIVE INTERNET BIDDING
*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 — Civil War Military Mails: Confederate Military and Govt. Figures

Previous Page Back to This Page Next Page Return to Sale Index
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
591
c
Sale 1291, Lot 591, Civil War Military Mails: Confederate Military and Govt. FiguresNathan Bedford Forrest. Confederate cavalry commander, first Grand Wizard of the KKK, addressee "Care of Col. N.B. Forrest, Fort Donelson Tenn." on buff cover to Dr. Van Wyck (regimental surgeon), blue "Huntsville Ala. Nov. 6, 1861" double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 5", also with pencil "Due 5" overstruck by "Due 5" handstamp, minor edgewear and small tear at top, still Very Fine, ex Kohn and Dr. Brandon, according to Patricia Kaufmann's website, Dr. Van Wyck was murdered (the term used by first-hand reports) by a local citizen while riding next to Lt. Col. Forrest in Marion, Kentucky, in December 1861

Image Magnifier / Download

Power Search for Comparables

E. 750-1,000
0
Previous Page Back to This Page Next Page Return to Sale Index