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Confederate States: Flag of Truce & Blockade Covers

Lots 3870-3875

Lot 3870    

Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, tied by small part of Richmond, Va. cds on cover to Staunton, Va., "Flag of Truce Letter" endorsement at top, original enclosure datelined "near Baltimore, Nov 3rd, 1864" with interesting content regarding requirements for sending flag of truce mail, prisoner's, etc.; cover reduction at right, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3871    

Confederacy, Civilian Flag-of-Truce Mail: Mott-Bostick Correspondence, This is a large portion of the famous correspondence that was written up in the January-February 1974 issue of the Confederate Philatelist by Dr. Edward S. Greenwald. This portion of the correspondence comprises 31 covers and 27 letters (Greenwald states there are 41 letters known to him, so this lot comprises roughly ¾ of the known correspondence), two of which are pictured in the article and several that should have been are here as well. Several of the letters have the censor mark right on the letters. There is excellent historical content about civilians traveling from north to south. The correspondence is from Savannah, Georgia through the lines to Hamilton, New York. The envelopes are open, showing that they were censored, as well as "Flag of Truce" notations. Most all of the covers have the stamps either cut off or removed. Three of the covers show where the half dime was attached. This is an outstanding correspondence which needs to be examined to be truly appreciated., Fine, a phenomenal opportunity for the specialist/student.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 3872    

Confederacy, Blockade-run cover via Bermuda through Charleston to Richmond, 1863 10¢ light blue tied by "Charleston, S.C. June 22" cds on cover to "G(ustavus).A. Myers, Esq, Atty at Law, Richmond, Virginia" with manuscript endorsement "Per Walker" at bottom left, Extremely Fine, A lovely clean example of this rare use.
Scott No. 12b    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Norman S. Walker enlisted April 25, 1862 as a 1st Lieut. in Co. "B" 15th VA Infantry. He resigned August 20, 1862 to become a C.S. Disbursing Agent in Bermuda. Rev. Wm. Parkes wrote a long and most interesting serialized article on this subject in the May-June and July-August 1982 issues of the Confederate Philatelist entitled "’Per Walker’ Major Norman S. Walker and Bermuda Blockade Mail." It specifically dealt with the Myers covers. Gustavus Myers was a lawyer and the most prominent member of the Jewish community in Richmond with an illustrious career.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 3873    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., double circle cancel on outgoing blockade run cover to England from Charleston, S.C. to Wilmington, NC with the internal postage paid with a CSA adhesive. As this was not valid outside the Confederacy and liable to seizure, it was removed before being forwarded to England through the Bahamas with neat backstamp on the side flap which is open for display. The 3/ charge represents a double 1/ rate plus a shared 1/ fine for an unpaid letter. It is addressed to Fraser, Trenholm & Co. who were official bankers and agents for the Confederacy. Ja 9/64 receiving in Liverpool. Eight-page articulate letter headed Charleston Novr 20th 1863 which ranges from mundane to quite interesting, Extremely Fine, A spectacular and rare blockade use.
Estimate    $2,500 - 3,500.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 3874    

Confederacy, North Atlantic Blockade Squadron, cover addressed to "United States Steamer Emma, North Atlantic Blockading Squadron", franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by grid cancel with New York double circle postmark, reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $525

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Lot 3875    

Confederacy, Outgoing Blockade Savannah, Ga to Rome, Italy, originating in Savannah, Ga as noted by contemporary docketing at the top referring to the original letter which is no longer with the cover "No 62 Dated July 4th 1863 – Aug 26th 1863 Sorrento", the envelope was under separate cover from Savannah via Charleston to Nassau and on to Barring Brothers in England. Barring Brothers removed the outer cover and entered the subject envelope into the British mails via France to Rome, wonderful colorful transit markings front and back, top backflap sealed opening tear of no consequence, Very Fine and attractive, Outbound blockade covers only make up about 30% of all blockade uses; with 2007 CSA certificate.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $2,200

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