Lot
2091 
Confederacy, "Eatonton, Ga. Apr 9, 1861", partial strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on clean yellow paper cover addressed to Messers Thomas Prosser & Son, No 28 Platt Street in New York, N. Y.; some adherence on back, Very Fine. Scott No. US #26 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75
Lot
2092
Confederacy, Farmville, Va./May 27 (1861), cds on United States 1860 3¢ Star Die Entire and cancelled by grid, addressed to Macon, Ga., flap torn, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $100
Lot
2093
Confederacy, "Long Cane, Ga, April 30 /61", manuscript postmark with matching manuscript cancelling U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, straddle line single, and 1857, 3¢ dull red, three singles from strip, on yellow cover addressed to Sonora, Cal., interesting manuscript note on reverse "Answered & letters returned from the Dead Letter Office at Washington"; minor edge restoration, Very Fine, ex-Kramer, Teffs; with 1998 C.S.A. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ TRANS-CONTINENTAL RATE FROM THE CSA TO CALIFORNIA.
Lot
2094
Confederacy, Georgetown S.C. Apr 4 1861, sharp strike of cds with matching circular grid on 1861, 3¢ red star die entire to Lynches Creek S.C., notation "Sampe. No-4. 2 Stamps" at top center; flap faulty, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $95
Lot
2095
Confederacy, Mobile Ala. Apr 12, 1861, bold strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Marion Ala.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Scott No. U.S. #26 Estimate $200 - 300.
On Friday, April 12, 1861, at 4:30 a.m., Confederate batteries opened fire, firing for 34 straight hours, on Fort Sumter. These were the shots that started the American Civil War.
Realized: $160
Lot
2096
Confederacy, Montgomery Ala., May 12, 1861, clear strike of cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on clean cover to Vice President A.H. Stephens in Montgomery, Ala., docketing on reverse indicates an Atlanta citizen was writing to apply for the position of Quartermaster; the 3¢ postage overpaid the 2¢ drop letter rate, Very Fine. Scott No. US #26 Estimate $100 - 150.
The Confederate States of America was formed on Feb. 4th 1861 at Montgomery Ala. The city remained the capital of the new nation until May 28, 1861, when the government was moved to Richmond, Virginia. The Confederate Post Office Department did not take over the postal system until June 1, 1861 and until that date the United States continued to operate the postal service in the seceded states.
Realized: $280
Lot
2097
Confederacy, Berryville Va., May 12, cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, rich color, on circa 1861 cover addressed to Lieut. J. Johns C.S.A., Care of Peyton L. Archer, Richmond, Va.; reduced slightly at left, slight toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 $200.
Lt. John Johns was at this time a Confederate States Army Staff Officer in Richmond and held the position as Inspector of Field Transportation.
Realized: $115
Lot
2098
Confederacy, "Clear Branch Va, Apr 25", circa 1861 manuscript postmark with matching pen squiggle canceling U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Miss. Bellie D. Booker at Sunny Side Va., edge tear affects postmark, Fine, an obscure use from Washington County, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U27 $300.
Realized: $115
Lot
2099
Confederacy, Lynchburg, Va., May 18 1861, cds cancels U.S., 1861 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Mrs. E. R. Hopkins at Brookville Miss.; reduced at left and small edge tear, Very Fine. Scott No. U27 $200.
Realized: $75
Lot
2100
Confederacy, Norfolk Va., Apr 19 1861, blue cds cancels U.S. 3¢ red Star Die entire addressed to Edenton N.C., minor flap tear, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Thayer. Scott No. U26 $300.
Realized: $130