Sale 53: The Richard Warren Collection of Confederate States

Lot 4388    

Confederacy, (Schools & Colleges) Valley Female Institute, Winchester, Va., all-over illustrated design on 1861 cover with "Fairfax C.H., Va. Oct 3" cds and handstamped "Paid 5" (type C), addressed to Bruno Bluff, Va.; envelope reduced at left and small part of flap missing, Very Fine, a stunning cover; with 2002 C.S.A. Certificate.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 4389    

Confederacy, (Various) Columbian Hotel, Richmond Va., fancy embossed cameo corner card in blue on cover to Augusta Ga., "Richmond Va. Jun 10 1861" cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps, additional blue crayon "10", faults and no flap, original note datelined "Richmond, Va June 9 /61" accompanies, Fine, One of only three recorded examples of this ad. ex-Knapp.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

The accompanying letter from M.C. Murphy reads, "Arrived this morning 11 Oclock, have received orders to march to Phillippi via Staunton including a foot march of 75 miles". M.C. Murphy enlisted as a private June 1, 1861 into Company D of the 1st Georgia Volunteer Infantry and mustered out in Augusta March 18, 1862 because he was transferred to Company F of the CS Exchange Battalion Infantry.

Realized: $650

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Lot 4390    

Confederacy, (Various) Franklin Slaughter & Co., Banking Exchange & Collection Office, Fredericksburg Va., blue embossed cameo corner card on buff cover to Harris Depot N.C., endorsed "Private D.C. Morrison, Co. H 7 Regt, N.C.", entered mails with "Guineys Va. Dec" cds and manuscript "Due 10" rating; reduced slightly at right and some soiling, Very Fine, ex-Thayer.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

This cover is mostly likely in December 1862 just after the Battle of Fredericksburg. Private Morrison did not survive the war. He was listed as wounded at Gettysburg July 2, 1863 and died a year later presumably from his Gettysburg wound on July 28, 1864.

Realized: $325

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Lot 4391    

Confederacy, (Various) Juan Pizzini, Refined Candy Mfg., Richmond Va., blue illustrated cameo showing building on yellow 1861 cover to Lurray, Va., bearing U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Richmond Va. Apr 23 1861" cds, 1861 docketing at right, partial flap and tiny mended edge nick, Very Fine appearing, A spectacular early Virginia Independent State advertising cover.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 4392    

Confederacy, (Various) M.A. & C.A. Santos Druggists, Norfolk Va., blue double-cameo corner card on cover with "Norfolk Va. Aug. 1, 1861" blue cds and matching circled "Paid" with "10" rate handstamps to Nashville Tenn., left panel shows building at 3 & 5 Main St., right panel shows building at 51 Bank St., marvelously detailed engravings; cover edge restoration, partial flap, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Kimmel, Haas, Green.
Estimate    $5,000 - 7,500.

A STUNNING ADVERTISING COVER WITH TREMENDOUS EYE APPEAL.

Illustrated in color in 1986 Dietz catalogue.

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Lot 4393    

Confederacy, (Various) McComb's Iron Tie, Pat. Jun 17, 1856", illustrated advertising design on buff cover bearing 1861, 5¢ green, Stone 1, margins to just in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Feb 22" cds, addressed to Natchez, Miss., no flap, stained and small repair at bottom, Fine and scarce, believed to be the only recorded example of this advertising design.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 4394    

Confederacy, (Various) Meade & Marye, Agricultural Implements, Alexandria Va., beautiful illustrated embossed cameo at left on orange cover to Middleburg Va., bearing U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, cancelled by grid with matching "Alexandria Va Apr 20 1861" dcds; top edge faults, Fine, This is an independent state usage., Ex-Bogg, Thayer.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 4395    

Confederacy, (Various) Payle & Harrison, New Orleans La., embossed corner card on cover bearing 5¢ green, stone 2 tied by "New Orleans La 29 Mar" cds to Woodville Miss.; Very Fine.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $135

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Lot 4396    

Confederacy, (Various) Salmons & Simmons, Dealers in Staple & Fancy Goods, bright green embossed cameo corner card on yellow 1862 cover addressed to Griffin, Ga. bearing 1861, 5¢ green, full margins to in at left, strong color, tied by neat "Atlanta, Ga Jan 15" cds, Very Fine, a true Showpiece, ex-Tate.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 4397    

Confederacy, (Various) Saulter & Ivy Livery Stable, Athens Ga., illustrated embossed cameo in blue showing Horse Drawn Carriage on buff cover bearing 1861, 5¢ green, four margins, cancelled by manuscript and addressed to Camden Ala., "Athens Ga. 'Paid' Mar 5" cds; reverse with note written by sender who is forwarding the cover; faulty, Fine and very rare design.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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