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
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