Sale 53: The Richard Warren Collection of Confederate States

Lot 4011    

Confederacy, Richmond Va., Apr 29 1861, cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaw, on orange cover to Palmyra Va., upon arrival a partial brown "Palmyra Va. May 4" cds applied and manuscript "Ford 3" forwarding due rating, reverse with manuscript "This envelope with enclosures was delivered by me to W. B. Pettit on Saturday evening last. May the 5 1861, J.W. Turner P.M.", Very Fine and scarce forwarded Independent State usage, ex-Thayer.
Scott No. 26    $300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 4012    

Confederacy, "Beverly (West) Va, May 1", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript "X" cancelling U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Rev. Francis McFarland D.D., Mint Sprint, Augusta Co., Va., docketed at left "Rev. E. Thomas, Apl. 30th 1861, Recd. May 3d.", Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 4013    

Confederacy, Blue Sulphur Springs (West) Va., May 1, clear strike of cds on orange cover bearing U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaw, cancelled by manuscript strokes addressed to Mrs. Mary K. Shepherd at Fork Union Va., original lengthy 1861 letter from son to his mother filled with political news of the time, raising troops, how he will go and serve if his country needs him, war is likely to be long and bloody, and much more; accompanied by "Blue Sulphur Springs Va. May 6" cds on yellow cover without rating to Capt. Asa Holland P.M. at Halesford P.O. in Franklin Co. Va., no dating but of the same time period of latter; foxing stains; a Very Fine pair, ex-Thayer.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

THESE ARE THE ONLY RECORDED CONFEDERATE USAGES FROM BLUE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 4014    

Confederacy, Harpers Ferry (West) Va., Apr 24 1861, sharp strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Robert Campbell at Lexington Va.; reduced at left and light stain, F.-V.F., ex-Thayer.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $270

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Lot 4015    

Confederacy, Moorefield (West) Va., Apr 26, cds with matching circular grid cancelling U.S. 1861, 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Penningtonville Pa.; docketing at left, top corners mended, F.-V.F.
Scott No. U27    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $400

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