Prisoner-of-War Mail:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 293 |
 |
 Columbia S.C. (Camp
Sorghum). Manuscript "Ex Leiu Williams 32 Ga" examiner's mark on
back of buff cover from Benj. Calef, Lieut. and ADC, to New York City, 10c
Blue, Die A (11), large margins to touching, tied by blue "Columbia S.C.
Nov. 7" circular datestamp, part strike of Old Point Comfort Va.
double-circle datestamp and bold "Due 6" (civilian rate), notation on back
"Recd. the day of his return, Dec. 16th /64", fresh and Extremely
Fine (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,350.00 |
| 294 |
|
 Fort Delaware. Clearly
struck examiner's oval on cover to Rockingham N.C., 3c Rose (65) tied by
target, bold "Delaware City Del. Jun. 21" circular datestamp, used with
10c Greenish Blue, Die A (11c), large margins, tied by "Richmond Va.
Jul. 25" circular datestamp, ms. "Per flag of Truce via Fortress
Monroe", ms. "Missent & forwd.", waterstains, otherwise Fine (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
1,350.00 |
| 295 |
|
 The Confederate "600".
Endorsed "W. E. Johnson, Prisoner of War, Fort Pulaski" on buff
cover to Liberty Hill S.C., "Charleston S.C. Jan. 8, 1865" circular
datestamp and "10" due handstamp, red ms. "Ex" examiner's mark, from one
of the 600 Confederate prisoners moved to Morris Island by Federal forces,
relocated to Fort Pulaski after the stalemate, prisoners on both sides
were held in open barracks under direct shelling from opposing forces, Very
Fine and choice, a fascinating and well-known story of the war (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
950.00 |
| 296 |
|
 Johnson's Island. Oval
censor's handstamp (G.S.B.) on buff cover to Mt. Pleasant N.C., endorsed
"Per Flag of Truce" but without prisoner's name, 3c Rose (65) tied
by target with "Sandusky O. Oct. 25 '64" double-circle datestamp also tying
10c Blue, Die B (12), large margins to clear at left, part strike of
"Richmond Va. Nov. 6" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, choice
combination with both stamps well tied, ex Weatherly
(Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,300.00 |
| 297 |
|
 Point Lookout Md.
"Prisoner's Letter Examined" octagonal handstamp, 3c Rose (65) tied by
target and "Point Lookout Md. Aug. 5 '64" double-circle datestamp on cover
to Danville Female College in Va., "Richmond Va. Aug. 18" circular
datestamp and "Due 10" straightline, prisoner's endorsement at left, some
minor gum toning, still Extremely Fine, an immaculate prisoner-of-war cover
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
575.00 |
| 298 |
|
 Point Lookout Md. Small
cover addressed to prisoner from Co. H, 14th Regt. Va. Cavalry at Point
Lookout, 10c Blue, Die A (11), large margins, gum toning, tied by
blue "Farmville Va." circular datestamp, used with 3c Rose (65), tied by
bold quartered cork with "Old Point Comfort Va. Feb. 23" double-circle
datestamp, ms. "LFP" censor's marking, Extremely Fine, very rare
combination franking into a Federal prison
(Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
900.00 |
| 299 |
|
 Washington D.C. (possibly
Forrest Hall prison). Red "Approved by C.W.T. Lt.&A Provost
Marshal, Washington D.C." examiner's handstamp with ms. initials of Lt.
Charles W. Thompson on buff cover to Little's Mills N.C., endorsed on back
by Capt. B. F. Little, 52nd Regt. N.C., who was captured at Gettysburg,
3c Rose (65) and 10c Blue, Die A (11) used in combination -- most
unusual for mail from this location -- 3c cancelled by quartered cork, 10c
tied by "Richmond Va. Nov? 19, 1863" circular datestamp, three large
margins, touched at top, pre-use crease, Very Fine, the red Provost Marshal
marking is usually found on covers with either U.S. or Confederate postage,
but not both (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
2,800.00 |
| 300 |
|
 5c Blue, Local (7).
Horizontal pair, large margins to touched at right, tied by "Richmond Va.
Jan. 18" circular datestamp on small cover to Atlanta Ga., ms. "Flag of
Truce", Very Fine, scarce civilian flag-of-truce cover (sent from the
North in another envelope) (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
270.00 |