Lot 4308 o
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, Stone 1, large margins to just in at bottom, cancelled by two sharp strikes of "New Orleans La. 24 Dec" 1861 cds, some faults including tear in third stamp, F.-V.F. appearance, a scarce multiple.Scott No. 1 $1,200 as two pairs.
Realized: $575
Lot
4309 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, four margins except just touched at right, bright and fresh, tied by partial "Richmond Va. Nov 24" cds on orange 1861 legal size cover with semi-official "Confederate States of America, War Department" imprint addressed to Major Genl. T. J. Jackson at Winchester Va., docketing on face in Gen. Jackson's hand "Letter declining to commit to commission Alfred Jackson", reverse also in Jackson's hand "For Trunk", red manuscript "Capt. Wilson" docketing adjacent to stamp, minor opening flaws at top, F.-V.F., Ex-Brian Green, Krieger, Felton, Tate; signed by Brian Green noting General Jackson's hand, with 1990 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE SEMI-OFFICIAL COVER TO "STONEWALL" JACKSON WITH HIS DOCKETING AND INDIRECT SIGNATURE.
Although the docketing does not contain a full signature, it does have his last name. The docketing must refer to Alfred E. Jackson, who ultimately received a promotion to Brigadier General in 1863.
Jackson autograph material is extremely rare and popular because he died May 10, 1863 thus no post-war autographs exist as they did with many famous Civil War heros. He also lives in legend because he was a spectacular leader and died in tragic circumstances, a victim of friendly fire from his own troops. He was struck by three bullets, which results in his arm being amputated at a field hospital and died a week later from his wounds. There are many who speculate a different outcome for the war had this brilliant leader lived to command to the end. A rare opportunity to acquire this piece of Civil War history.
Realized: $4,250
Lot
4310
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, positions 8-9, top sheet margin pair, cut in at right and bottom with tear in left stamp, tied by two clear strikes of "New Orleans La. Mar 1 1862" River Mail dcds on cover to Haller Nutt at Natchez, Miss., fancy printed "Dumesnil & Martin, Cotton & Sugar Factors and Commission Merchants, New Orleans, La." corner card; tiny edgetears and flap tear, F.-V.F. and scarce. Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The New Orleans river mail postmark indicates this cover was posted directly at dockside for river boat transport to Natchez. Dr. Haller Nutt was a successful cotton planter and plantation owner in Mississippi who developed a strain of cotton that became important commercially for the South.
Realized: $1,000
Lot
4311
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, Stone 1, large margins to just in at bottom, small toned spot, tied by "Richmond, Va., Jan. 29, 1862" cds on mourning cover addressed in the hand of General J.E.B. Stuart to his cousin Calvert Stuart, Samuel Schooles Esq., Guineas (Guineys) Depot, Virginia, small portion of flap missing, Very Fine and attractive, Pictured in Monroe book on pg. 89, ex-Monroe; 2011 Brian Green Certificate attesting to hand of Gen. Stuart. Scott No. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ACCORDING TO BRIAN GREEN, THIS IS THE FIRST WAR DATED GENERAL'S MOURNING COVER HE HAS SEEN.
This was most likely carried from the field/camp by a courier to Richmond for mailing to his cousin. General James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was one of the Lee's most trusted generals, participating in numerous Civil War battles. During the 1864 Overland Campaign, Union Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan's cavalry launched an offensive to defeat Stuart, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. He died May 12, 1864 at the age of 31.
Realized: $1,050
Lot
4312
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, Stone A-B, two singles, each with four margins, tied by "New Orleans La. 4 Jan" cds on fresh cover addressed to Lewis Thompson Esqr. in Bertie County, N.C., endorsed "Mail", original 1862 enclosures and docketed on reverse, clean and Very Fine, ex-Wiseman. Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450
Lot
4313
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, uncancelled, sealing reverse of tiny 1.5x2.5" orange cover addressed to James Tupperat Charleston S.C., partial "Pocotaligo S.C." cds, stamp split from opening, a Very Fine and charming use, ex-Tate. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180