Sale 106: The Stanley Piller Inventory of United States

Lot 1033 o   

Confederacy, 1862, 2¢ green, block of 4, large margins at sides and showing part of adjacent stamp at top right, just very slightly in at top and bottom, lightly canceled by "Augusta Ga. Mar 1, 1863" double-circle datestamp, tiny and barely noticeable tear at bottom right not mentioned on certificate, otherwise F.-V.F. and exceptionally rare used block; with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 3    $5,000.

Realized: $650

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Lot 1034    

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, stone 2, o.g., bright and fresh with ample to large margins, Very Fine.
Scott No. 4    $225.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1035 ()   

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, stone 2, "Popeye" variety, the lower right stamp in a fresh, bright block of 4, unused without gum, ample to large margins, Very Fine.
Scott No. 4 var.    $1,300 for normal with o.g.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1036 ()   

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, stone 2, left sheet margin block of 8, no gum, large margins, somewhat soiled, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 4    $2,600 as o.g. blocks of 4.

Realized: $900

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Lot 1037 o   

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, stone 3, large, well balanced margins with a partial blue Petersburg, Va. cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 4    $290.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1038    

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, stone 3, horizontal pair, large margins slightly irregular at sides, tied by partial "May 15" Virginia cds on blue adversity cover made from printed receipt addressed to Athens Ga., opened; tone spot at right, attractive and Very Fine.
Scott No. 4    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $270

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Lot 1039    

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, stone 2, horizontal pair, positions 26-27, close to large margins, canceled by manuscript "1862", blue "Paris, Texas, Sep 16" cds on 1862 folded letter endorsed "G.W. Wright, Provost Marshal" at left to Hon. B.H. Epperson, Clarksville, Texas, letter from G.W. Wright concerning orders to regulate prices on leather, salt, and other goods to prevent what we would term "price gouging"; letter toning and pair with some gum toning, Fine and scarce Texas blue postmark use.
Scott No. 4    Estimate $200 - 300.

Captain George Washington Wright, the sender, was the Provost Marshal of Red River County, Texas, and was given the authority to regulate the prices in the county. Benjamin H. Epperson (1826-78) was a prominent lawyer, politician and personal friend of Sam Houston.

Realized: $725

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Lot 1040    

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, margins to touched at bottom, some gum staining, canceled by three ms. strokes, used on homemade buff cover with manuscript "Fords, Va. July 9th/62" postmark and matching "Due 5 Cts" rating to Louisburg N.C., F.-V.F. and unusual short-paid use.
Scott No. 4    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1041 o   

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light milky blue, stone 2, vertical strip of 3, canceled two Richmond cds's, Jul 7, 1862, margins clear to barely touching, light vertical crease, Fine appearance.
Scott No. 4b    $775.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1042    

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light milky blue, large margins except clear at bottom, tied by partial "Winchester Va. Feb 14, 1862" cds on embossed envelope to Spartanburg S.C.; flap tears ending in tiny edge tear, fresh and Very Fine valentines day use, ex-Myerson.
Scott No. 4b    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $120

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