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Sale 53: The Richard Warren Collection of Confederate States

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Flag of Truce Covers

Lots 4449-4450

Lot 4449    

Confederacy, Civilian Flag of Truce, red manuscript endorsement "Via Fortress Monroe and Flag of Truce" on 1864 orange cover to Gainesville Ala., bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (small flaws), tied by "Memphis Tenn. Jan. 31" duplex, Confederate postage paid by 1863, 10¢ blue, large margins except piece out at left, tied by "Richmond Va. Feb 18" cds; small stain spot, Very Fine, ex-Everett, Boshwit.
Scott No. 11, U.S. #65    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

References: Illustrated in Shenfield on p. 37.

Realized: $800

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Lot 4450    

Confederacy, Knoxville, Tenn., dark buff cover from Union controlled Knoxville to Louisville Ky., censored with manuscript "Forwd. S.P. Carter Brig Genl. & PMG" and signed "L.A. Gratz aaag", bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Knoxville Ten. Feb 1 '64" duplex, research has failed to show if this was sent from a prisoner so it could be a civilian flag of truce usage, Very Fine, ex-Gallagher, Walske.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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