Lot
4106 
Confederacy, "Richmond, Va. Jun 1, 1861", First Day of CSA Postal Service, bold cds and matching "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on small ladies cover to Petersburg, Va., some toning, still Very Fine and an important date in Confederate Postal History.Estimate $300 - 400.
On June 1st, 1861, the Confederate Postal Service began operating. Prior to this date the seceded states operated under U.S. regulations and rates. Since no Confederate stamps were available, postmasters were directed to use any temporary or provisional measures.
Realized: $450
Lot
4107
Confederacy, Richmond, Va., Jul 6, 1861, cds and matching "Paid 5cts" rate handstamp on cover to Leatherwood, Va., with red "Samuel Ayres & Son., General Commission and Forwarding Merchants, Richmond, Va." cameo corner card; opening slit at top right edge, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350
Lot
4108
Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Jul. 29, 1861, postmark and light "Paid 10" in circle on "Spotswood Hotel, Main Street, Richmond, Va." advertising cover, addressed to Darien, Ga. with overall light blue shaded illustrated advertising, light edge soiling and wear, partial backflap and minor diagonal bend, Fine and attractive; signed Kimbrough.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325
Lot
4109
Confederacy, Richmond, Va., Aug. 27, 1861, cds on large size printed circular to Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Va., handstamped straight line "Paid" with pencil "2" circular rate, endorsed "Chge Adjt Genl Office", interesting printed orders concerning firearms in private possession, datelined "Aug. 23, 1861" from the Adjutant General Office, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210
Lot
4110
Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Sep. 11, 1861, cds with matching "Paid 2" in italics on drop cover addressed "Hon. A.H. Stephens, Vice Pres't C.S.A., Present", docketing on reverse "wants the Pres to release him", missing backflap and somewhat reduced, Very Fine, extremely fresh and attractive 2¢ rate usage.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot
4111
Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Jan. 16, cds with matching "Due 2" straightline handstamp (struck twice) on drop cover, Very Fine and rare, ex-Judd; signed Green, Kimbrough.Estimate $300 - 400.
Powell notes in his book "CSA Markings and Postal History of Richmond Va." that there are not more than 5 or 6 known "Due 2" markings.
Realized: $270
Lot
4112
Confederacy, Richmond, Va. Jul. 30 (1863), cds with matching slanted "Due 10" straightline on oatmeal cover addressed to Tranquility, N.C., manuscript return address "A.S. Pease, Co. A, 44th Reg. N.C.T.", included is original enclosure datelined "General Hospital No. 27, Richmond, Va. July 24/63" stating "I am now on the mend and in good spirits…much better than I was when father left….am good to be down for good while…", etc., Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
General Hospital #27 was infamous and was also called "Gangrene Hospital" and Company G Hall Hospital. It was formerly a social, meeting and drill hall operated by Militia Co. G. The hospital opened in March 1862 and closed July 1863. It had a capacity of about 50.
Realized: $160
Lot
4113
Confederacy, Ridgeway, Va., April 4th, 1863, manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on cover to Leatherwood, Va., with tan allover illustrated Stultz & Burnell, Manufacturers of Henry County Leaf Tobacco, Dzebs Store P.O., Virginia shaded ad showing Tobacco Leaf, Very Fine, a very rare allover ad.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot
4114
Confederacy, Salem, Va., Aug 15, cds and manuscript pencil "Paid 5" on cover to Huntersville, Va., with gray allover illustrated Wytheville Female College, Virginia shaded ad showing College Building View, with original lengthy enclosure datelined from Dingledale; some edge soiling and wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $350
Lot
4115
Confederacy, Staunton, Va., Jun 5, 1861, cds with "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on fresh cover to Massie's Mill, Va., with orange allover Jordan and Peyton, Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va. shaded ad, with original enclosure; cover a bit reduced at left, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325