Lot
2905 (
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Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Without gum, ample to large margins, fresh, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 1 $175.
Realized: $250
Lot
2906 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Two singles, large margins, right stamp in at right, tied by "Mobile, Ala./Jul. 23" (1862) double circle postmark on neat cover addressed to "C.M. Morfit, Ram Arkansas, Vicksburg, Miss.", part of flap torn away & unnoticeable horizontal cover fold, Very Fine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
The "Arkansas" keel was laid in Memphis in October of 1861, however Federal threat caused her to be completed at Yazoo City, Miss. She was 165 feet long and carried a crew of 200 men with a battery of 10 guns.
On July 15, 1862, she fought her way into Vicksburg, Miss. through the Union flotilla of 30 plus warships. This cover was sent to the C.M. Morfit (Assistant Surgeon) abroad the "Arkansas" during this period.
On August 6, 1862 she was attacked below Baton Rouge by seven gunboats and disabled beyond repair. Her crew set her afire and she drifted downstream before blowing up and sinking to avoid capture.
Realized: $2,600
Lot
2907
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Rough margins, tied by "Richmond, Va., Jun 29, 1862" cds with second strike alongside on cover to Staunton and forwarded to Charlottesville, franked with 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Hoyer printing (large margins) and tied by "Staunton, Va., Jul 5" forwarding cds, Very Fine, a very rare & attractive combination franking. Scott No. 1+2b Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $950
Lot
2908
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green + 1862 5¢ blue. Each tied by "Richmond, Va./Jul. 16, 1862" cds on cover to Lebeanville, Ga., both adhesives with four margins, 5¢ blue with dry print & small corner tear, Very Fine; signed Dietz. Scott No. 1+4 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot
2909
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green + 1862 5¢ blue. Tied by "Sweet Chalybeate, Va./Aug. 11" cds on (1862) cover to Lexington, Va., both adhesives slightly cut in, cover reduced at right, Very Fine; with 1967 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1+4 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $650
Lot
2910
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Two singles, both with large even margins & bright fresh color, tied by "New Orleans, La./4 Jan." (1862) cds on neat cover to Bertie City, N.C., included is original enclosure which is an oder and invoice for "49 Barrels of Molasses", Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
Lot
2911
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green + 1862 5¢ blue. Tied by two strikes of "Richmond, Va./Jun. 13, 1862" cds on neat cover to Athens, Ga., both adhesives are four margin, the 5¢ green with light wrinkle & 5¢ blue with light staining, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely combination. Scott No. 1+4 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $650
Lot
2912
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Large even margins, affixed over two United States 1857 1¢ blue singles which have been practically removed, the Confederate States & the United States adhesives are tied by blue "Norfolk, Va." double circle postmark on cover to Wytheville, Va., reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive; signed with "R.H.W. Co." handstamp (Weill). Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $375
Lot
2913
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. three four margin singles tied by three strikes of "New Orleans, La./19 Mar." (1862) cds on lemon cover to Laurel Hill, La., cover a trifle reduced at top, Very Fine, a rare triple rate cover, ex-Meroni. Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot
2914
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Single tied by light "Fredericksburg, Va., Apr 10" cds on cover to Raleigh, N.C., forwarded to Hillsboro with 1862, 5¢ blue tied by blue "Raleigh, N.C." double circle postmark with second strike additionally tying 5¢ green, Very Fine, an attractive forwarding usage. Scott No. 1+4 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850