Sale 53: The Richard Warren Collection of Confederate States

Lot 4082    

Confederacy, "Bowling Green Ky Oct 17", manuscript postmark with matching "paid 10" rating on fresh circa 1861 cover to Alderbrook Ark., sent by addressee's fiance, L. A. Dixon, who served as a surgeon with the 8th Regt. Ark. Vol., Extremely Fine, ex-Gallagher, Schwartz.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

The earliest of only two recorded manuscript postmarks from the Confederate post office at Bowling Green. Bowling Green was occupied by the Confederates on September 18, 1861.

Realized: $700

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Lot 4083    

Confederacy, Bowling Green Ky. Jan. 23, readable strike of cds in dark bluish black with matching clearly struck "Paid" and "5" in circle handstamps on buff cover to Hamburg Tenn.; restored at edges and cleaned, Fine and attractive, The only example recorded of a 5¢ handstamped Paid recorded., ex-Everett, Agre.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 4084    

Confederacy, Columbus Ky Nov 18, clear strike of cds with matching framed "Paid" oval handstamp and manuscript "5" rating (Dietz type I) on orange cover to Miss Letitia S. Austin, Box 13 at Memphis, Tenn.; small tone spot in cds, reduced a bit at right, Very Fine, ex-Matz; with 1996 C.S.A. certificate.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $475

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Lot 4085    

Confederacy, Columbus, Ky, cds with matching bold "Paid" handstamp and pencil manuscript "10" rating on orange cover to New Orleans, with scarce New Orleans boxed "ADV." unclaimed advertising handstamp, Extremely Fine, ex-Hart, Kohn.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

A RARE COVER FROM KENTUCKY BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY ADVERTISED USAGE.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 4086    

Confederacy, Hickman Ky. Sep. 5, 1861., cds with manuscript "Pd 5" Confederate rating on small cover to Laconia Ark., pencil soldier's endorsement "John B. Abercombie, Fourth Reg. Tenn. Vol.", rate overstruck with two strikes of "DUE 5" rating handstamp at Memphis, small part of flap missing and small mended nicks at top, F.-V.F., ex-Gallagher, Agre, Schwartz.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

THE EARLIEST RECORDED COVER FROM CONFEDERATE KENTUCKY, POSTMARKED JUST TWO DAYS AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 3, 1861 INVASION OF KENTUCKY BY THE CONFEDERATE ARMY.

Kentucky proclaimed its policy of neutrality on May 20, 1861, but the pro-Confederate and pro-Union citizens within the state were wary of an invasion force throughout the summer months, with each side accusing the other of breaching neutrality. Finally, to preempt a Federal occupation of Columbus, General Leonidas Polk ordered General Gideon Pillow to move on Hickman and Columbus; Pillow's troops entered Hickman on the morning of September 3. In response, General Ulysses S. Grant seized Paducah on September 6, and the Unionist movement in Kentucky gained momentum, ending neutrality.

This cover, postmarked at Hickman on September 5, is an extremely early Confederate occupation date. There is no record of an earlier postmark from any Confederate post office in Kentucky.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 4087    

Confederacy, "Moscow Ky, Jan 10", manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" rating on cover addressed to Miss Cellie McCann at Equality S.C.; some edge wear and staining, Fine, The only recorded Confederate use from Moscow Ky. ex-Bush, Oswald.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $400

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Lot 4088    

Confederacy, "Spring Port Ky. Sept. 30", manuscript postmark cancels U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on yellow cover addressed to Greenupsburg Ky., clear strike of "Dead Letter Office P.O. Dpt." double oval handstamp, re-entered mails with "Washington D.C. Feb. 4, 1862" cds and sharp strike of "DUE 6 cts." straightline handstamp, delivered to addressee postage due with "Greenup Ky. Oct. 23" cds on back; cover cleaned and repaired, Very Fine appearance, A rare Kentucky attempted use of demonetized 3¢ sent to the Dead Letter Office as per regulations.
Scott No. U.S. #26    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $575

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Lot 4089    

Confederacy, Berwick City, La. Jan 25, neat strike of fancy cds and manuscript "Paid 5" rating on circa 1862 cover addressed to Miss Henrietta Lauzin at Baton Rouge La.; reduced slightly at right and tiny edge tear, Very Fine and attractive, an obscure use from St. Mary's Parish.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 4090    

Confederacy, Fillmore La. Oct 12, sharp strike of blue cds with matching "Paid" and circle "5" rating handstamps (CSA type A) on orange cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual light filing holes, Very Fine, This is the only recorded Fillmore La. "Paid 5" Confederate usage.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 4091    

Confederacy, Homer C.H. La. Feb 9, cds with inverted month slug and manuscript "Paid 5" rating on orange cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., light wrinkling, light filing holes as usual, Very Fine, This is the only recorded Homer La. "Paid 5" Confederate usage.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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