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112 
Confederacy, 10-Star Flag. Red, white and blue Patriotic design (Dietz type F10-2) on Soldier's cover to Burnsville, Ala., postmarked blue "Norfolk, Va./ Aug. 6, 1861" cds with manuscript "Due 10" rate, manuscript Soldier endorsement at top from soldier in W.L. Infantry (Washington Light Infantry), 3rd Reg., Ala. Vols., Extremely Fine and choice, a pristine Confederate States Patriotic cover, ex-Haas, McCarren (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 28). Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,900
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113
Confederacy, 12 Star Flag. Red, white and blue Patriotic design with Verse in black (Dietz F12-4, Verse 34) on cover to Augusta, Ga., manuscript "Travellers Repose Va./Sept. 10" (West Virginia) postmark and manuscript "Paid 10" rate at right, some light edge restoration, cover gently cleaned, Extremely Fine appearance, Featured in Confederate Philatelist article (Oct.-Dec. 2007) (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 29). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Travellers Repose was located in West Virginia and is one of the very rare Confederate States patriotics used in West Virginia. The Postmaster of Travellers Repose wrote "Jeff. Davis" in white stripe of flag when processing the envelope to show his Southern sentiment. Traveler's Repose is located on the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, and served as an Inn for Turnpike travelers, a Post Office, and later the telephone exchange for the valley. The original house was in the midst of the artillery fire during the Battle of Greenbrier River. Later in the Civil War, bushwhackers burned the house, and the new house was built upon the old foundations in 1869.
On the neighboring hills are the Confederate trenches guarding their camp in 1861, near which several battles were fought. Near here was Camp Bartow, fortified by Confederates in 1861. At Greenbrier Bridge, an artillery duel was fought, Oct. 3, 1861. Battle of Allegheny (8 Mi. E.) was fought, Dec. 13, 1861, between armies of Gen. W. L. Jackson and Gen. R. L. Milroy
This large size 12-Star Patriotic Flag is considered one of the most colorful and beautiful patriotic designs. These flag patriotic covers are scarce because the 12-star flag was official for only 11 days (November 28 to December 9, 1861, when Kentucky was admitted to the Confederacy as the 13th Confederate state).
West Virginia Confederate Covers Are Extremely Rare, Particularly Patriotics.
Realized: $3,750
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114
Confederacy, Cannon and 12-Flag. Patriotic design (Dietz CN-1, verse 17) on buff cover to Louisburg, N.C., franked with 18663-64, 10¢ blue (four margins) tied by Army of Northern Virginia field post marking (ten bar - unframed grid - Dietz ANV2UG); cover with some light toning spots, Very Fine, an attractive patriotic usage (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 27). Scott No. 12 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $375
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115
Confederacy, Captured Union Patriotic Cover. Camp Scene in violet with inscription" Gen'l Sherman's Headquarters, Hilton Head, S.C." Patriotic design on cover to Columbia, S.C., franked with 1862 5¢ blue horiz. pair tied by "Richmond, Va." cds, cover forwarded to Pendleton with single 1862 5¢ blue tied by blue "Columbia, S.C." cds, this is a 5¢ underpayment ? reason unknown, Very Fine, a stunning Patriotic Design of great beauty and a Unique Usage, featured in Confederate Philatelist article (Jul-Sep. 2009), ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 31). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $3,500
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116
Confederacy, Captured Union Patriotic Cover. Washington Mounted on Horse (Walcott No. 67) blue Patriotic design on cover to Memphis, Tenn. with balloon type cds of Corinth, Miss./Apr. 10 (1862) on reverse with both "Due 5" manuscript and Memphis "Due 5" handstamp on front, magenta Soldier's endorsement at top from L.S. Lake in Co. C, 13th Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, cover silked on the inside and lightly cleaned, handsome Very Fine appearance, ex-Everett (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 30). Estimate $300 - 400.
The sender has crossed out the "Union" inscription at the bottom of design, to make clear his Southern sentiments and has added at top left of design the manuscript notation "Taken From Yankees".
Private L.S. Lake of the 13th Tennessee, had just fought at the Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7), in which the regiment sustained 137 casualties, which might be one of the reasons why he deserted his unit at Corinth on April 25, 1862. He returned to his regiment, but again deserted at Shellyville, Tenn. on May 10, 1862.
Realized: $1,450
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117
Confederacy, Greensborough, Ala./Jul. 4 (probably 1861) bold cds with "Paid" & "10" handstamps on demonitized 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire with military address to William Tinker, Care Col. R.E. Rodes, 5th Regt. Ala. Vol. in Fairfax C.H., Va., some minor wrinkles, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Effective June 1, 1861, the Confederate Post Office Department assumed responsibility for the South's postal system. All unsold US stamps and postal stationery in a post office's possession were to be returned to the US Post Office Department in Washington, DC. The Confederate Post Office Department would not accept any mail that had US postage on it. Beginning June 1, 1861, Southern post office patrons had to pay the new Confederate postal rates. Any unused US postage in their possession was no longer valid for mailing.
Because of the shortage of paper in general and envelopes in particular, Southern citizens sometimes employed an unused demonetized US postal stationery envelope to send a letter but still were required to pay the necessary Confederate postage. This adversity cover is a perfect example of this practice.
Realized: $400
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118
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large even margins, tied by "Charleston, S.C./Oct. 22" cds on Adversity cover made from a blue Court Disposition Document to Columbia, S.C., Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely adversity usage, ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 40). Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $650
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119
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. top left corner margin single with large margins, tied by blue "Columbia, S.C./Sep. 27, 1864 cds on Adversity cover made from a South Carolina State Tax Document to Spartanburg C.H., S.C., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Cantey (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 40). Scott No. 12 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210
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120
Confederacy, Adam's Run, S.C. Cds with manuscript "Oct. 19" date on lovely Wall Paper cover with floral design in white & gray, addressed to Aiken, S.C. Estimate $300 - 400.
The acute paper shortage in the South manifested itself in the variety of envelopes which were handmade from numerous materials. Actual wallpaper, generally cut from unused rolls, was widely used and many wallpaper covers are quite colorful and ornate. Other interesting materials used to make envelopes include fly-leaves and title pages from books, old maps, printed forms, invoices and any other suitable material imaginable.
Realized: $375
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121
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ Blue. Large margins to in at bottom, tied by somewhat indistinct "Madison, Ga./Jun. 30" cds on lovely Wall Paper cover in red & blue, addressed to Marietta, Ga., Very Fine and attractive (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 41). Scott No. 11 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $850