Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 2155    

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C./Mar. 5, 1862, double circle postmark with matching handstamped "PAID 5" in circle on cover to Surg[eo]n Wm Wylie, 17th Regt S.C.V., John's Island, So Ca; reduced top and bottom and a bit edge worn but nice markings, manuscript "On Official Business" at top left, stain at center, Fine, Detailed bio included from the unpublished biographical register of physicians who served the Confederacy in a medical capacity. (no photo).
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $45

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Lot 2156    

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Oct 22, cds with large "10" due rating handstamp, addressed to Providence Va., additional manuscript "2" rating that possibly signifies a ship or blockade run cover; some light aging, Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 2157    

Confederacy, Georgetown, S.C./Jun. 21, cds with matching handstamped "PAID 5" on cover to Hon W. G. DeSaussure, Secretary of the Treasury, Charleston, So Ca; part of top back flap missing, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $95

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Lot 2158    

Confederacy, Gourdins, S.C., Sept 27, manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes on 1863 10¢ blue, on yellow cover addressed to Caven's Old Field Post, Spartanburg County, S.C.; flap tears and edge wear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $100 - 150.

Gourdins was a station on the North East Railroad in Williamsburg District. The post office there was discontinued by the U.S. in 1860 and the Confederate Post Office re-established it in 1863. This is the only recorded cover and the listing cover.

Realized: $85

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Lot 2159    

Confederacy, Grahamville S.C. Jan 17, clear strike of cds ties 1863, 10¢ blue, huge margins all around, on cover addressed to John W. Heidt, Box 420, Savannah Ga., Very Fine; with 2000 C.S.A. certificate.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $85

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Lot 2160    

Confederacy, "Jacksonboro Depot, March 1st" (S.C.), manuscript postmark on tiny circa 1862 ladies cover to Camden, S.C. bearing pen cancelled 1861, 5¢ green, four margins, trivial gum staining at right edge; flap torn, Very Fine and attractive, A scarce Colleton County town.
Scott No. 1    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $85

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Lot 2161    

Confederacy, "Level Land Sc, Oct 31", neat manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" rating on yellow cover addressed to Mr. J Andrew Robinson at Williamston S.C., an Extremely Fine gem.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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Lot 2162    

Confederacy, Manning S.C. Nov 4, cds with matching "Paid. 10" rating handstamp (CSA type A) on homemade cover to Miss E.C. Killian at Killians Mill, N.C.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 2163    

Confederacy, Sandy Run S.C. Oct 25, fine strike of cds with matching "Paid" and "10" circled rating handstamp struck twice on homemade cover addressed to Mrs. E.B. Summerall, Blount's Ferry, Florida, Fine and scarce paid handstamp, Everett recorded only one example., ex-Agre.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $75

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Lot 2164    

Confederacy, Timmonsville, S.C., Jul 22, gorgeous strike of cds with matching handstamped "Paid" with woodcut "5" (Type A), on fresh cover to Piney Grove, N.C., Extremely Fine, ex-Kohn and Babb.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $85

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