Post-War and Private Expresses:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 367 |
 |
 Southern Express Co. Columbus
Geo. Jun. 23. Ca. 1865 double-circle datestamp on brown cover to New
York City, ms. "Express" and pencil "Paid 2/- W" express
charge (two bits, or 25c), posted by regular mails at Richmond Va. with
circular datestamp, U.S. 3c stamp has been removed from cover, slight wear,
Very Fine, scarce post-war usage, ex Knapp
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
45.00 |
| 368 |
|
 Chandler's News Express.
Clearly-struck oval handstamp with ms. "5c" on yellow cover to Liberty
Miss., 3c Rose (65) cancelled by target, pencil note "1864", reduced at
right, stamp lifted and moved slightly to left, Fine, extremely rare
express marking (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
400.00 |
| 369 |
|
 "Per Blackberry express".
Manuscript endorsement on cover to Mayo Forge Va., small toned spot, Very
Fine, a rare privately organized courier operation, ex Birkinbine (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
150.00 |
| 370 |
|
 "Care of Boy Henry" --
Delivered by Slave. Sender's ms. endorsement on cover to Atlanta Ga.,
Very Fine and scarce, ex Birkinbine (Image) |
E. 100-150 |
170.00 |