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Sale 58: The Winter Sale

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Prisoner of War Covers

Lots 1860-1862

Lot 1860    

Confederacy, Camp Chase, Columbus O., prisoner's cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Columbus O., Aug 18" duplex, to to Martinsburg, W.Va. with "Examined, Camp Chase" circular examiner's handstamp, 1864 docketing on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott No. U.S. 65    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1861    

Confederacy, Fort Pulaski (Savannah Ga.), Tallahassee Fla./Apr. 18 cds on homemade cover bearing U.S. 3¢ rose (65), tied by matching black grid and addressed "Hon D. L. Yulee, Fort Pulaski, near Savannah Georgia"; couple light stains, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

David L. Yulee was a delegate and Senator from Florida, serving two terms as Senator including 1855-1861 until withdrawal. Due to his support of the Confederacy, he was arrested at war's end and imprisoned at Fort Pulaski until the Spring of 1866.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1862    

Confederacy, Point Lookout, Md., prisoner cover to Cedar Grove, N.C., franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Point Lookout, Md., Aug 2, 64" cds and target duplex, additionally franked with four margin 1863, 10¢ blue tied by "Richmond, Va., Aug 15" cds, clear examiner's octagon handstamp and "via flag of truce" endorsement at top, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional combination franking prisoner of war cover; with 1997 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 12+U.S. 65    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $1,450

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