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State Postmarks - Florida Postmarks

Lots 1982-1991 Lots 1992-2001 Lots 2002-2009

Lot 1982    

Confederacy, Apalachicola Fla., March 16, 1861, printed dateline on folded "Apalachicola Times Letter-Sheet Prices Current" to Providence, R.I., franked with United States 1¢ blue, type V (24), tied by bold "PAID" straightline, Very Fine, a scarce Confederate State use of U.S. postage, C.S.A. Catalog value $1,000.00; with 1977 C.S.A. certificate.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1983    

Confederacy, Baldwin, Fla., March 17, manuscript postmark on neat cover franked with manuscript cancelled 1861 10¢ dark blue (#2b) to Tullahoma, Tenn., adhesive with large even margins and is bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful Florida usage.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $675

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Lot 1984    

Confederacy, Brookville, Fla., June 21, 1862, manuscript postmark on folded cover franked with 1861 5¢ green (#1, light crease), manuscript cancelled and addressed to Tallahassee, top flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1985    

Confederacy, Executive Department, Tallahassee, Florida., imprint on orange semi-official cover with "Tallahassee, Dec 4" cds and matching straight line "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "5" rating to Macon Ga., manuscript "Ch: Ex: Dpt:" at top left; slightly reduced at right with sealed cover tear, Very Fine appearance a rare Florida semi-official imprint cover.
C.S.A. Catalog No. S-FL-02    $1,000.

Realized: $500

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Lot 1986    

Confederacy, Fernandina, Fla., Jan. 16, 1862, cds with matching "Paid 10" markings (Dietz type C) on cover with stylized manuscript address to Butthatchie Miss., light soiling, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1987    

Confederacy, Fernandina, Fla., Jan. 11, 1862, cds tying 1861 5¢ green (#1, top margin single, just touched at top right) on cover to Griffin, Ga., manuscript endorsement "From 4th Regt. F.V. C.S.A., Company D", Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1988    

Confederacy, Greenwood, Fla., Aug. 22, postmark with inverted date on United States 1861 3¢ Star Die entire to Griffin, Ga, with "Paid" and "5" rate in circle (Dietz type A, $1000, pictured in Dietz) handstamps, demonetized indicia crossed out with manuscript "No Good", Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1989    

Confederacy, Houston, Fla., Aug. 22d, 1861, manuscript postmark on folded cover to Tallahassee with matching manuscript Paid 5, two vertical file folds, Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1990    

Confederacy, Jacksonville, Flor., Aug. 1, cds with two strikes matching straight line "Paid" with "5" rate handstamp (Dietz type A) on cover to Charleston, cover endorsed" B.F. Carr" who reportedly is the Postmaster, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $425

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Lot 1991    

Confederacy, Jacksonville, Fla., Mar. 11 (1861), double circle postmark tying U.S. 1857 3¢ dull red on yellow cover used during the Confederacy, addressed to New York with blue cameo advertising corner card of Judson House, Near Terminus of Fla. AT. & G.C.R.R. small defect at top right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $450

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