Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clear strike of provisional markings, "Savannah Ga. Paid Aug. 10, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Quitman Ga. with "SAV. VOL. GUARDS. 1802" in Waving Flag Patriotic design (FG-1), depicts a single standing soldier under an arch with draped columns, the Savannah Volunteer Guards were established in 1802 -- similar to some versions of the University of Georgia flag -- some edge tears and wear

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USE OF THIS CONFEDERATE GEORGIA PATRIOTIC FLAG DESIGN. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.

This rare Georgia design is listed in the C.S.A. Catalog as known used only on the Savannah Postmaster's Provisional entire. We have not offered another example in our auctions. This was acquired by the Kilbournes privately in 1967 for $750.

Illustrated in Wishnietsky's Confederate Patriotic Covers and Their Usages on p. 90

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clear provisional and control markings, "Savannah Ga. Aug. 20, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Augusta Ga., barely reduced at right, small erosion spot near markings at top, Very Fine

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). "Paid 5" handstamp with control mark at left, "Savannah Ga. Paid Sep. 9, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Hamburg S.C., Very Fine, ex MacBride

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clearly struck provisional rate and control handstamps, "Savannah Ga. Paid Sep. 16, 1861" circular datestamp on yellow cover to Marietta Ga., tiny edge tear at top, still Very Fine, ex Dr. Green

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clearly struck provisional rate and control handstamps, "Savannah Ga. Paid Aug. 7, 1861" circular datestamp on yellow cover to Milledgeville Ga., faint bands of soiling or dampstaining, otherwise Very Fine, signed Kimbrough and pictured in Crown on p. 540

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). With control mark at left on cover to Greenville S.C., light strike of Savannah circular datestamp, Very Fine

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clear strikes of "Paid 5" in oval and control mark provisional markings, light strike of "Savannah Ga. Sep. 28" circular datestamp on blue cover to Mary Ann Cobb at Athens Ga., slightly reduced at right, fresh and Fine, with 1991 Green certificate

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). With control marking at left on cover to Mt. Zion Ga., neat "Savannah Ga. Feb. 21, 1862 Paid" circular datestamp with yeardate inverted, trivial wear, Very Fine and choice, ex Matz

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clearly struck provisional rate and control handstamps, "Savannah Ga. Paid Sep. 16, 1861" circular datestamp on yellow cover to Marietta Ga., tiny edge tear at top, still Very Fine

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Savannah Ga., 5c Black entire (101XU1). Clear strike at top left of cover to Milledgeville Ga., control mark and "Savannah Ga. Sep. 30, 1861" cds, slightly reduced at sides, small pinhole and some soiling, otherwise Fine