Lot
1276 
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Paterson, irregular margins at sides touching design, tied by "Richmond, Va., Feb 3, 1863" cds on overpaid drop cover addressed to Dr. Thomas P. Shields, Richmond with endorsement "Kindness, Mr. Saml Booken", reverse struck with "Advertised 2" fancy oval handstamp and second strike of "Richmond Va., Feb 6, 1863" cds; flap tear affecting cds, F.-V.F. and scarce. Scott No. 2b Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot
1277
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Patterson, large margins all around to just touching at top right, tied neat "Marion, Ala." cds on fresh homemade cover to Chattanooga, Ten., Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 2b Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot
1278
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, close to large margins, clear impression, tied by "Thomasville Ga, Oct 25" cds on orange buff cover addressed to Col. W.D. Mitchel at Savannah Ga.; small faults, Very Fine, a late use of the 10¢ blue stamp. Scott No. 2b Estimate $200 - 300.
Lt. Col. Mitchell was wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga and taken to Savannah to recuperate. He was promoted to Col. for bravery at Chickamauga.
Lot
1279
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, large margins and rich color, tied by "Quincy, Flor., Apr 24" cds on fresh cover to Athens, Ga., Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 2b Estimate $200 - 300.
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Realized: $220