Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

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

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*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 — Confederate General Issues (1-5)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
652
c
Sale 1291, Lot 652, Confederate General Issues (1-5)5c Light Blue, Stone 2 (4). Used with U.S. 1c Blue, Ty. V (24), tied together by "Lebanon Va. June 6" circular datestamp on oatmeal cover to military address in Army of Northern Virginia, reduced at right resulting in part of 5c stamp being torn away, otherwise Fine and very unusual use, likely used after the rate change to 10c after July 1, 1862 but accepted with 5c prepayment, the U.S. stamp was superfluous, signed Bartels, with 2001 C.S.A. certificate

E. 300-400
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