Lot
2693 
Confederacy, Sparta, Ga., 1861, 5¢ red. Nice strike of red Provisional handstamp with matching "Sparta, Ga./Jan 1" (1862) on blue ruled folded cover (with contents) to Crawfordsville, Ga., some discoloration in the address panel, Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 93XU1 $1,750.
A great rarity of which only three examples are recorded. .
Realized: $1,600
Lot
2694
Confederacy, Talbotton, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black. Nice strike of Provisional handstamp with "5" rate at center with "Talbotton, Ga./Sep 17, 1861" double circle postmark on small mourning cover to Augusta, Ga., couple minor wrinkle, Extremely Fine, one of only 8 recorded examples. Scott No. 94XU1 $1,000.
Realized: $1,000
Lot
2695
Confederacy, Talbotton, Ga., 1861, 10¢ black. Nice strike of Provisional handstamp with "10" rate at center with "Talbotton, Ga./Jun 16, 1862" double circle postmark on small mourning cover addressed to "Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of C.S.A., Richmond Va.", flap missing, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning cover. Scott No. 94XU2 $1,000.
Realized: $1,100
Lot
2696
Confederacy, Talbotton, Ga., 1861, 10¢ on 5¢ black. Revalued Postmasters' Provisional on buff cover with "Talbotton, Ga./Oct. 3, 1861" double circle postmark alongside to Virginia, "Charge 49" (Box) whimsically written several times on the cover, minor flap tear, Very Fine. Scott No. 94XU2a $2,000.
A great Confederate Rarity with one two examples recorded. .
Realized: $1,450
Lot
2697
Confederacy, Talbotton, Ga., 1861, 10¢ on 5¢ black. Nice strike of Provisional handstamp with "10" over "5" rate at center with "Talbotton, Ga./Jun 18, 1861" double circle postmark on legal size cover to Marion Ga., some cover wear, Very Fine, a unique usage. Scott No. 94XU2a Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $550
Lot
2698
Confederacy, Thomasville, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black. Clear strikes of Provisional "Paid 5" markings on wonderful Patriotic cover with 7-Star Flag design (Dietz F7-12) with control mark on back dated Jun. 21, postmarked on front "Thomasville, Ga., Jul. 26" (1861) & addressed to Washington, Ga., slightly reduced at right & couple small toned spot, flap torn, Very Fine. Scott No. 82XU1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A lovely Provisional usage on a Patriotic cover. Crown records only 8 examples of the Provisional & this being the sole example on a Patriotic cover. .
Realized: $2,000
Lot
2699
Confederacy, Thomasville, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black. Neat Provisional handstamp on small white cover to Duncanville, Ga. with "Thomasville, Ga./Aug. 15" (1861) cds at center, flap missing, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely little cover with one of the clearest strikes of the provisional marking. Scott No. 82XU2 $900.
Realized: $700
Lot
2700
Confederacy, Valdosta, Ga., 1861, 10¢ black. Clear strike of provisional rate handstamp & undated postmark control marking on reverse of cover with "Valdosta, Ga./Aug. 18" (1864) cds to Grahamsville, S.C., Extremely Fine, ex-Simon, Myerson; signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 100XU1 $2,000.
A gorgeous cover which is sorely undervalued as this is the unique example of this Confederate rarity. .
Realized: $2,000
Lot
2701
Confederacy, Warrenton, Ga., 1861, 10¢ on 5¢ black. Nice strike of "Paid 5" Provisional handstamp re-rated with pencil manuscript "10" rate with "Warrenton, Geo./Aug. 3" (1861) cds on cover to "Alexander Stephens" in Richmond, docketing left indicates that the sender wishes to a surgeon in Col. Harmmond's Regiment, small expert repair in top right corner not affecting the cds, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 89XU1a $1,000.
Realized: $550
Lot
2702
Confederacy, Washington, Ga., 1861, 10¢ black. Clear strike of Provisional rate handstamp & undated postmark control marking on reverse of cover with "Washington, Ga./Aug. 19, 1861" (inverted date) cds to Charlottesville, Va., Very Fine. Scott No. 117XU1 $2,000.
One of two known examples and pictured in the Crown book. .
Realized: $950