Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

Confederate States Stamps and Covers continued...

**General Issues on Cover (Nos. 8 and 9):**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description	Est/Cat	Realized
495		2c Brown Red (8). Horizontal strip of five with left sheet margin and huge margins all around, rich color, tied by three neat strikes of "Gainesville Ga. Sep. 27" circular datestamp on homemade cover to Lawrenceville Ga., reduced at right, waterstain across upper right third of cover does not affect strip EXTREMELY FINE GEM STRIP. THE 2-CENT "RED JACK" USED TO PAY THE 10-CENT RATE IS ONE OF THE KEYS OF CONFEDERATE PHILATELY. THIS MAGNIFICENT STRIP RANKS AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT. Despite the significant number of 2c Red strips on cover sold by this firm over 70 years, only a handful have been sound with full margins all around. A sound strip with margins of the dimensions seen here exists on probably no more than five covers. (Image)	5,000.00	6,000.00
496		2c Brown Red (8). Horizontal strip of five, large margins to barely touching along top, tied by three neat "Mobile Ala. May 26" double-circle datestamp on buff rebacked cover front only to Montgomery Ala., skillfully restored with edges reduced all around, some repairs in cover and the strip has been lifted and replaced (crease between lefthand pair), Very Fine appearing example of the 10c rate, Scott Retail as two pairs and a single off-cover (Image)	2,350.00	525.00
497		2c Brown Red (8). Large even margins, trivial corner creases, tied by ms. "X" cancel on complete Mar. 21, 1864 edition of Daily Chronicle & Sentinel", Augusta Ga., addressed in pencil to Savannah, overall toning, still in excellent condition A REMARKABLE NEWSPAPER USAGE OF THE 2-CENT ENGRAVED FROM THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR. The newspaper itself contains several interesting articles, including commentary on Lincoln's forthcoming presidential campaign, reports of "negro" troops and Federal army movements. A fascinating historical usage. (Image)	E. 750-1,000	700.00
498		2c Brown Red (8). Three large margins, slightly in at R., tied by "Aberdeen Miss. Dec. 17" circular datestamp on tiny blue adversity cover made from printed form, locally addressed, faint soiling at right, stamp with small scuff at center, still Fine, a most attractive drop letter usage, with 1997 C.S.A. certificate (Image)	1,250.00	800.00
499		2c Brown Red (8). Three large margins, in at T., affixed upside down and tied by "Richmond Va. Oct. 13" circular datestamp on locally addressed cover, missing backflap, tear at T. of cover and slightly reduced at T., still a Fine drop letter usage, with 1982 C.S.A. certificate (Image)	1,250.00	350.00
500		2c Brown Red (8). Seven covers or wrappers incl. four with singles, one with strip of three used with 5c Local (7) with additional stamp cut out, one with strip of three and pair on back of cover, last with three single also used with No. 7, very mixed condition, still few appear Fine, an interesting and valuable group	E. 2,500-3,500	1,400.00
501		10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Horizontal strip of seven, large margins all around, tied by five strikes of "Darlington C.H. S.C. Jun. 2" circular datestamp on large blue courthouse cover to Marianna Fla., court docketing at left also ties end stamp in strip, light bend thru center stamp, couple tiny scrapes in margins, cover has typical edge wear and faint stains, but this artifact is in its original condition as discovered EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE LARGEST USED MULTIPLE OF THE RARE 10-CENT "TEN" ISSUE ON OR OFF COVER -- NO OTHER COMES CLOSE TO THIS STRIP'S SIZE OR QUALITY. IN OUR OPINION, THIS COVER IS ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING ITEMS IN CONFEDERATE PHILATELY, AND IT IS OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT AUCTION SINCE ITS DISCOVERY NEARLY A CENTURY AGO. A photograph of this extraordinary cover appears in the 1929 Dietz book (page 275), and its existence is noted among the listings for the 10c "TEN" issue. However, the cover was previously owned by Edward S. Knapp and was sold to John H. Hall after Knapp's Confederate collection was dispersed privately. Therefore, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first offering of this cover at public auction. Ex Knapp. (Image)	E. 10,000-15,000	57,500.00
502		10c Milky Blue, "TEN" (9a). Huge margins, very pale pastel shade, tied by "Richmond Va. Apr. 28, 1863" circular datestamp on cover addressed and signed by James A. Seddon, Secretary of War under President Jefferson Davis, to Charleston S.C., slightly reduced at right, faint gum toning, still Extremely Fine, very rare use of the "TEN" on a cover signed by Seddon (there was no free franking privilege), ex Knapp (Image)	E. 2,000-3,000	1,500.00
503		10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Large margins all around, beautiful bright color and impression, tied by perfect blue "Salem Va. Jun. 25" (1863) circular datestamp struck again on cover to Boster Mill's N.C., minor edge wear, Extremely Fine Gem stamp and attractive cover (Image)	1,600.00	1,000.00
504		10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Three large margins incl. part of adjacent stamp at top, just clear at right, deep rich color, tied by perfectly struck "Atlanta Ga. Jun. 17" circular datestamp on blue cover to Salem N.C., missing top flap and barely reduced at top, stamp with light toned spot at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and attractive cover (Image)	1,600.00	425.00
505		10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Two large margins, other sides touched, tied by ms. "X", "Castalia Nash C N.C. 20th July, 1863" ms. pmk. with Nash County designation -- very rare as such -- on homemade cover to Wilson N.C., stamp slightly creased prior to use, Fine (Image)	1,600.00	105.00

General Issues on Cover (Nos. 8 and 9):

Lot

Sym.

Lot Description

Est/Cat

Realized

495

2c Brown Red (8). Horizontal strip of five with left sheet margin and huge margins all around, rich color, tied by three neat strikes of "Gainesville Ga. Sep. 27" circular datestamp on homemade cover to Lawrenceville Ga., reduced at right, waterstain across upper right third of cover does not affect strip

EXTREMELY FINE GEM STRIP. THE 2-CENT "RED JACK" USED TO PAY THE 10-CENT RATE IS ONE OF THE KEYS OF CONFEDERATE PHILATELY. THIS MAGNIFICENT STRIP RANKS AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT.

Despite the significant number of 2c Red strips on cover sold by this firm over 70 years, only a handful have been sound with full margins all around. A sound strip with margins of the dimensions seen here exists on probably no more than five covers. (Image)

5,000.00

6,000.00

496

2c Brown Red (8). Horizontal strip of five, large margins to barely touching along top, tied by three neat "Mobile Ala. May 26" double-circle datestamp on buff rebacked cover front only to Montgomery Ala., skillfully restored with edges reduced all around, some repairs in cover and the strip has been lifted and replaced (crease between lefthand pair), Very Fine appearing example of the 10c rate, Scott Retail as two pairs and a single off-cover (Image)

2,350.00

525.00

497

2c Brown Red (8). Large even margins, trivial corner creases, tied by ms. "X" cancel on complete Mar. 21, 1864 edition of Daily Chronicle & Sentinel", Augusta Ga., addressed in pencil to Savannah, overall toning, still in excellent condition

A REMARKABLE NEWSPAPER USAGE OF THE 2-CENT ENGRAVED FROM THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR.

The newspaper itself contains several interesting articles, including commentary on Lincoln's forthcoming presidential campaign, reports of "negro" troops and Federal army movements. A fascinating historical usage. (Image)

E. 750-1,000

700.00

498

2c Brown Red (8). Three large margins, slightly in at R., tied by "Aberdeen Miss. Dec. 17" circular datestamp on tiny blue adversity cover made from printed form, locally addressed, faint soiling at right, stamp with small scuff at center, still Fine, a most attractive drop letter usage, with 1997 C.S.A. certificate (Image)

1,250.00

800.00

499

2c Brown Red (8). Three large margins, in at T., affixed upside down and tied by "Richmond Va. Oct. 13" circular datestamp on locally addressed cover, missing backflap, tear at T. of cover and slightly reduced at T., still a Fine drop letter usage, with 1982 C.S.A. certificate (Image)

1,250.00

350.00

500

2c Brown Red (8). Seven covers or wrappers incl. four with singles, one with strip of three used with 5c Local (7) with additional stamp cut out, one with strip of three and pair on back of cover, last with three single also used with No. 7, very mixed condition, still few appear Fine, an interesting and valuable group

E. 2,500-3,500

1,400.00

501

10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Horizontal strip of seven, large margins all around, tied by five strikes of "Darlington C.H. S.C. Jun. 2" circular datestamp on large blue courthouse cover to Marianna Fla., court docketing at left also ties end stamp in strip, light bend thru center stamp, couple tiny scrapes in margins, cover has typical edge wear and faint stains, but this artifact is in its original condition as discovered

EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE LARGEST USED MULTIPLE OF THE RARE 10-CENT "TEN" ISSUE ON OR OFF COVER -- NO OTHER COMES CLOSE TO THIS STRIP'S SIZE OR QUALITY. IN OUR OPINION, THIS COVER IS ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING ITEMS IN CONFEDERATE PHILATELY, AND IT IS OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT AUCTION SINCE ITS DISCOVERY NEARLY A CENTURY AGO.

A photograph of this extraordinary cover appears in the 1929 Dietz book (page 275), and its existence is noted among the listings for the 10c "TEN" issue. However, the cover was previously owned by Edward S. Knapp and was sold to John H. Hall after Knapp's Confederate collection was dispersed privately. Therefore, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first offering of this cover at public auction.

Ex Knapp. (Image)

E. 10,000-15,000

57,500.00

502

10c Milky Blue, "TEN" (9a). Huge margins, very pale pastel shade, tied by "Richmond Va. Apr. 28, 1863" circular datestamp on cover addressed and signed by James A. Seddon, Secretary of War under President Jefferson Davis, to Charleston S.C., slightly reduced at right, faint gum toning, still Extremely Fine, very rare use of the "TEN" on a cover signed by Seddon (there was no free franking privilege), ex Knapp (Image)

E. 2,000-3,000

1,500.00

503

10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Large margins all around, beautiful bright color and impression, tied by perfect blue "Salem Va. Jun. 25" (1863) circular datestamp struck again on cover to Boster Mill's N.C., minor edge wear, Extremely Fine Gem stamp and attractive cover (Image)

1,600.00

1,000.00

504

10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Three large margins incl. part of adjacent stamp at top, just clear at right, deep rich color, tied by perfectly struck "Atlanta Ga. Jun. 17" circular datestamp on blue cover to Salem N.C., missing top flap and barely reduced at top, stamp with light toned spot at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and attractive cover (Image)

1,600.00

425.00

505

10c Blue, "TEN" (9). Two large margins, other sides touched, tied by ms. "X", "Castalia Nash C N.C. 20th July, 1863" ms. pmk. with Nash County designation -- very rare as such -- on homemade cover to Wilson N.C., stamp slightly creased prior to use, Fine (Image)

1,600.00

105.00