Sale 94: The Fall Sale

Lot 1916    

Confederacy, Columbia S.C., Aug 30, blue double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamp on adversity use of orange "Post Office Business, Free." imprint envelope to Pickens C.H., S.C.; original 1863 datelined letter from J.H. Marshall enclosing a check and mentions "Tell Lt. … that he will find the pocket book & papers of Dr. Grant the prisoner, in the lower part of the book case."; imprint and postmaster address crossed out causing some restored erosion at top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1917    

Confederacy, "Feasterville, November 27", manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating on adversity cover made from printed form to Dogwood Neck PO, S.C.; some light overall aging, accompanied by half of C.S.A. Post Office Dept. check payment signed by Postmaster General "John H. Reagan", split horiz.; and Nov. 28th 1861 Post Office Department part-printed signed form from Finance Dept. with instructions for quarterly reports and route "5678" contract, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1918    

Confederacy, Flat Rock S.C., May 30, sharp cds ties 10¢ blue (11), full to large margins, on rebacked cover front to Canton Miss., bold "AD" advertised and matching "Jul" and "2" cent due handstamps; reduced with some edge repairs, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 1919    

Confederacy, Florence S.C., cds with matching "Paid" framed handstamp on Aug. 1864 adversity turned cover with inside blue "Chambers, Barnes & Co. Commission Merchants" all-over shaded advertising design to Manchester S.C.; docketed "H.W. Cormer, Aug 1864" at left, Very Fine.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1920    

Confederacy, Graniteville S.C. "Way", manuscript rating on turned orange cover with "Paid" and ms. "5c" rating to Sgt. John Thomas McConnell, Black Mingo Rifles, Georgetown S.C.; inside use bearing 10¢ blue (12) tied by "Black Mingo S.C., Apr" balloon-style cds to Barnwell C.H., S.C.; accompanied by Graniteville S.C. stampless "Paid" and ms. "5" rating cover proving the Graniteville origin, Very Fine and rare unlisted Confederate way use.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Realized: $600

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Lot 1921    

Confederacy, "Green Pond, May 2nd", manuscript postmark and matching pen strokes cancel each stamp of 5¢ green (1) horizontal pair, on blue cover to Richmond Va., forwarded with "Richmond Va., May 20, 1862" cds and framed "Forwarded 5" and additional "Due 5" handstamps to Bufords Bridge S.C.; small erosion hole and some light gum toning, otherwise Very Fine and scarce forwarded use.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $900

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Lot 1922    

Confederacy, "Hazelwood, Feb 7", manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating on pretty wallpaper cover with dark red and blue design to Rev. W. Banks, 6th Regt. S.C. Reserves Comp. C., Care of Capt. Ingram, Pocotaligo S.C.; flaps opened for display, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1923    

Confederacy, "Level Land SC, Mar 19", manuscript postmark with matching ms. squiggles cancel 10¢ blue (11), large margins all around, on green wallpaper cover with white, red and dark red pattern addressed to Richmond Va. in care of Co. P, 1st Regt. S.C.V., McGowan's Brigade; flaps opened for display, minor gum toning, Very Fine and striking wallpaper adversity use.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

A STRIKING WALLPAPER ADVERSITY USE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

Realized: $900

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Lot 1924    

Confederacy, Limestone Springs S.C., Jul 1, cds with matching "PAID 5" rating handstamp on 1861 cover to Allendale S.C., original June 30th 1861 letter from student at the Limestone Springs Female College no longer accompanies, also includes post-war stampless use; small edge tear and tone spot, F.-V.F. and unlisted in CSA catalog.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

This Limestone Springs "Paid 5" rating handstamp is the same marking used to make the 121X1 provisional stamps. All known covers with the provisional do not have a cds, but this cover proves it did exist.

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Realized: $280

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Lot 1925    

Confederacy, Pendleton S.C., Dec 15, violet cds with matching partial "Paid 10" rating handstamp on blue adversity cover made from printed Blue Ridge Rail Road Co. proposal form addressed to Charleston S.C.; cover opened for display, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. D    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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