Sale 115: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1716    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C. March 11, 1861, clear cancel from Charleston to "Union Court House" South Carolina, on U.S. 1861, 3¢ Star Die entire, completely intact, writing on reverse, Very Fine, early usage, South Carolina seceded from Union December 20, 1860 and admitted to C.S.A February 4th, 1861, use of U.S. stamps prohibited after May 31, 1861.
Scott No. U.S. U27    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 1717    

Confederacy, Jacksonville, Fla., May 13, 1861, neat cds tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on fresh cover to Bedford Station, N.Y., Extremely Fine, a choice and rare U.S. Used in the Confederacy from Florida; with 2022 P.F. certificate and R. Frajola attest.
Scott No. U.S. 26    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $525

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Lot 1718    

Confederacy, Richmond, Va., July 31, cds with matching "Paid, 5 cts" handstamp on cover to Scottsville, Va., with fancy blue embossed ribbon advertising of "Tyler & Son, General Commission Merchants"; cover fly specking and some light toning, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1719    

Confederacy, Iuka, Miss., 1861, 5¢ black, provisional handstamp on cover with Jefferson Davis Medallion patriotic design with verse below (JD-1C, verse 28), addressed to Artesia, Mississippi; cover soiling and fly specking, Fine, very rare with only two other patriotic usage recorded by Crown, ex-Judd.
Scott No. 42XU1    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 1720    

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown, four margins, tied by "New Orleans, La., 22 Nov" river mail cds on orange cover to Alligator P.O., La., cover tears at top, Fine.
Scott No. 62X4    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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