Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

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

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Category — Handstampled Paid and Due Markings

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Sale 1291, Lot 628, Handstampled Paid and Due MarkingsPurdy Ten. Apr. 24 (1862). Bold strike of circular datestamp on yellow cover to Talladega Ala., endorsed by member of Capt. Bowie's Ala. Cavalry Co., Col. Richard Brewer's Battalion, red and blue captured Union Patriotic lettersheet depicting a cock and "Up Boys and at 'em!" slogan, 1862 dateline, written two weeks after the Battle of Shiloh and with contents detailing participation, also "Things are still but I think they will develop themselves soon at Corinth.", some age spots, Very Fine, ex Dr. Brandon

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