Lot
2703 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Large to huge margins, bright color, used in combination with United States 1857 3¢ dull red, both tied by two strikes of "Augusta Ga./Jan. 6" (1862) double-circle postmark on buff cover to Double Wells Ga., light vertical fold at center, Extremely Fine, ex-Emerson, Brooks, Knapp, Hall and "Sevenoaks". Scott No. 1+U.S. 26 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A remarkable combination, the 3¢ stamp was probably affixed to the envelope before the war and the 5¢ added by sender before mailing -- extremely rare with a 3¢ adhesive and with the Confederate stamp not covering the obsolete postage. .
Realized: $5,750
Lot
2704
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Four large margins, tied by "Atlanta, Ga./Feb. 1, 1862" cds on spectacular all over shaded advertising cover in green for "Dealer in Groceries, Fruits, and Manufacturer of Candies", the design shows Fruit, Candy and Cakes, cover addressed to Montgomery, Ala., flap missing, Extremely Fine, One of the most beautiful Confederate Advertising covers, ex-Knapp, MacBride. Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,400
Lot
2705
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. A gem pair with large even margins, bright color, tied by "La Grange, Ga./Jun 30" cds on immaculate cover to Genl. Howell Cobb in Richmond, small portion of flap torn away, Superb, a gorgeous cover!, ex-Emerson, Knapp. Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
Lot
2706
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Four large margins, minor margin gum soaks, tied by "Augusta, Ga." double circle postmark on cover to Sumter, S.C. and forwarded with 1862 5¢ blue (nicked at right) & tied by bold "Sumpter, S.C./Mar. 15" cds to Petersburg, Va., cover with a couple unnoticeable sealed tears, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely combination. Scott No. 1+4 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $500
Lot
2707
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, Cedilla "C" of Confederate & "White Shirt Front". Single showing the plate varieties with four huge margins, tied by "Savannah, Ga./Feb. 26" (1862) cds on folded cover to Macon, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Judd. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $230
Lot
2708
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Large margins tied by "Macon, Ga." double circle on cover to Greenville, Ga. with all-over "Wesleyan Female College" printed advertising text on reverse, some wrinkles & minor soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350
Lot
2709
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Deep color, four large even margins, tied by "Augusta, Ga./Feb 22" (1862) double circle postmark on United States 1860-61 3¢ Star Die entire to Flint Hill, Va., adhesive originally affixed over indicia, which has been moved to reveal design, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot
2710
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue. Large even margins, tied by "Augusta, Ga./Jan 16" cds on lovely blue envelope to Savannah and forwarded back to Augusta, with a horiz. pair of 1862 5¢ blue Local Print (four clear to mostly large margins) tied by "Savannah, Ga." cds, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover, ex-Judd. Scott No. 2 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,600
Lot
2711
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ blue. Huge even margins, tied by deformed "Savannah, Ga./Nov. 2" cds on neat cover to Greenville, Ala., an Extremely Fine gem. Scott No. 2 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $260
Lot
2712
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Hoyer printing. Horizontal strip of three, huge margins, lovely color, each cancelled with bright red grid cancel with matching "Sparta, Ga./Feb. 20" (1862) on fresh orange cover to Alexander Stephens in Richmond, flap missing & sealed cover tear in top left corner, Extremely Fine, ex-Shenfield. Scott No. 2b Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A Stunning Exhibition Item and One of the Most Beautiful Confederate States General Issue Covers in Existence. .
Realized: $6,500