Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2038    

Confederacy, Apalachicola Fla., Jan. 12, 1861, datelined printed prices current for cotton bearing U.S. 1¢ blue (24), just tied by "Paid" handstamp and addressed to Providence R.I.; light vertical file fold, Very Fine.
Scott No. 24    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A SCARCE FLORIDA INDEPENDENT STATEHOOD CIRCULAR RATE USE.

Florida seceded January 10, 1861 and joined the Confederacy on February 4, 1861.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 2039    

Confederacy, "Canton Ms. Jan 13", cds with matching sharp "Paid" and octagon boxed "3" rating handstamp on 1861 circa brown cover to Vicksburg, Miss.; some edge wear and stain top left, F.-V.F. and scarce.
C.S.A. Catalog $500    Estimate $200 - 300.

The Canton "Paid 3" octagon-boxed rating handstamps were used from late November 1860 to April 27, 1861.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2040    

Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Jan 14, 1861, double-circle datestamp with matching circular grid cancel ties U.S., 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Marion C.H., S.C. couple mount stains on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2041    

Confederacy, Frederickshall, Va. May 1, cds with matching "Paid 3" in circle rating handstamp on 1861 yellow cover to Greenville S.C., "Apl 61" docketing at left; some wear, Very Fine and unlisted use; signed Kimbrough on reverse.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $270

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Lot 2042    

Confederacy, Norfolk, Va. Apr 19, 1861, blue cds cancels U.S. 3¢ red (U27) Star Die entire to Hillsboro N.C.; couple minor edge stains, F.-V.F.; signed Kimbrough on reverse.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2043    

Confederacy, Portsmouth, Va. 22 Apr, blue double-circle datestamp ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Vice President A.H. Stephens at Richmond Va., 1861 docketing on reverse; cover restored and back flap added, Very Fine appearance; signed Kimbrough on reverse.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $290

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Lot 2044    

Confederacy, Williamston, N.C., May 21, circa 1861 cds cancels U.S. 3¢ red (U26) Star Die entire to Fair Haven N.C.; small edge tear at top and flap faulty, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2045    

Confederacy, Jacksonville, Fla, Apr 11, 1861, sharp cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Fillmore N.Y., original letter datelined "Jacksonville Florida, C.S.A. April 7/1861" accompanies; reduced slightly at left and slight staining, otherwise Very Fine and rare Florida use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2046    

Confederacy, Mariana, Fla., Mar 19, 1861 circa cds on U.S. 3¢ red (U27) star die entire to New York N.Y., Very Fine and rare Confederate use.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $400

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