Sale 85: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2036    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, large margins except slightly in at left, tied by "Madison Fla., Jan 6" cds on turned yellow cover to Richmond Va., inside use with printed "Chiles H. Ferrell, Attorney at Law, Halifax Court House, Virginia" rectangular corner card opened for display, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2037    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, large jumbo margins, small bend at right, tied by Macon, Ga. double circle postmark on cover sent to Spring Place, Ga., Extremely Fine, pristine example reserved for the finest collection.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2038    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, deep rich color on bright paper, large margins except slightly in at left, tied by complete strike of "Madison C.H. Fla, Oct 13" cds on small piece, Very Fine and scarce Florida town cancel.
Scott No. 12    $225.

Realized: $110

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Lot 2039    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, tied by "Winchester, Va., Sep 6" cds on captured Maryland Internal Revenue "Official Business" imprint cover to Lizzie Ott in Woodstock, Va.; cover with notations and missing backflap, Fine, believed to be the only known captured Union government imprinted "Official Business" cover; signed Kimbrough.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $500 - 750.

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Lot 2040    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, large margins, tied by "Salisbury, N.C., Jul 13" cds on adversity cover fashioned from Bank Check Document in blue sent to Eagle Mills, N.C., part of flap torn off on reverse, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 2041    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, United States 1861 3¢ rose (US#65) tied by manuscript postmark "Saddles Creek, Sept 19 So Ca" affixed over attempted use of invalid CSA 1863 10¢ blue on postwar cover cover to Charleston S.C., the cover was then advertised with handstamp dated Sep. 25 in the Charleston Courier under "List of Letters Remaining in Post Office" on Sept. 29, 1865. Miss Fields' letter was not called for and a "Charleston S.C. Oct 25" postmark was stamped on verso and "Unclaimed" straight-line struck on the obverse side, Very Fine.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $300 - 400.

A WONDERFUL COVER USED AT THE CLOSE OF THE WAR.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2042    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ dark blue, jumbo margins including parts of all eight adjoining stamps, deep rich color, o.g., never hinged, a Superb gem; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $700.00 as No. 12 in a grade of 100, unpriced as 100J).
Scott No. 12d    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 2043    

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, o.g., never hinged, enormous margins showing portions of all adjacent stamps, rich bold color and a sharp detailed impression on bright fresh paper, a Superb jumbo, without question, one of the finest extant; with 2014 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $1,100 for 100, unpriced for 100J).
Scott No. 13    $45 for hinged.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2044    

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, o.g., never hinged, huge oversized margins encompassing portions of adjacent stamps, strong bright color and particularly fresh, a Superb jumbo, a stunning never hinged gem; with 2013 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100J, SMQ $1,100 for 100, unpriced for 100J).
Scott No. 13    $45 for hinged.

Realized: $300

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Lot 2045    

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, o.g., never hinged, huge margins encompassing portions of adjacent stamps on all sides, fresh with rich color, a Superb jumbo, a wonderful never hinged gem; with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98J, SMQ $650 for 98 and $1,100 for 100).
Scott No. 13    $45 for hinged.

Realized: $180

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