Lot
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Confederacy, Memphis, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ red, fine single tied by Memphis, Tenn. cds on rebacked cover front to Clarkville, Ten., with red allover illustrated "Hutton & Frelich, Job Printers" shaded ad showing printing press; front flaws, F.-V.F.Scott No. 56X2 Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
2155
Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 2¢ black, full to large margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at left, small tear at bottom, tied by Mobile, Ala., Feb 14 Valentine's Day cds on locally addressed cover, with manuscript "From R.M. Key, Mobile Dragoons" endorsement at top left; cover opened on three sides with front rebacking some edge flaws and slightly reduced, Fine and rare.Scott No. 58X1; $4,750 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The Crown census records only 23 covers with the 2¢ Mobile provisional.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
2156
Confederacy, Richmond, Texas, 1861, 10¢ red, circular handstamp and black Richmond, Tex., Jan 27 cds on cover to North Carolina., this is an example of the unused provisional entire re-used, stamps that once covered the provisional are missing, F.-V.F. appearance, an extremely rare provisional with only 10 recorded; with 1997 C.S.A. certificate.Scott No. 70XU2 Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100