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Sale 795 — Confederate States
Sale Date — Tuesday, 28 October, 1997
Category — General Issues Scott Nos. 1-5
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
546°
5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Left sheet margin horizontal pair, large margins all around, beautiful dark color and proof-like impression, neat "Tudor Hall Va. Nov. 19, 1861" cds (early date), Extremely Fine Gem pair, ex Caspary, Dukeshire
400
500
547°
5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Bottom margin single showing "RICHMOND, VA" of imprint, margins bit uneven and just touched to large showing part of adjacent stamp at right, tied by neat "Richmond Va. Oct. 27, 1861" cds on cover to Waskey's Mills Va., very slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and early usage, only Stone A-B had an imprint and examples of it are very rare
E. 300-400
675
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5c Deep Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Three ample to large margins showing part of adjacent stamp at left, in at top (large repaired nick into design), tied by blue "Danville Va. Dec. 5" cds on red embossed Union Female College corner card cover to Richmond Va., few sealed tears on back, Very Fine appearance
E. 100-150
675
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5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Two, one has huge margins incl. parts of adjoining stamps above and below, other has three full margins, touched at right, both in beautiful early shade, tied by blue "Nashville Ten. Dec. 20" cds on immaculate white cover to Lynchburg, Very Fine and handsome
E. 400-500
375
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5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Top margin horizontal pair, just touched to large margins, tied by "Richmond Va. Oct. 17, 1861" cds on homemade cover to Cartersville Ga., some toning from gum affects stamps, slightly reduced at left, still Fine-Very Fine, very early usage, with 1976 P.F. certificate
550
750
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5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Horizontal strip of three and three singles in a lighter shade, just touched on one stamp to large margins, tied by square grids, matching "Montgomery Ala. Nov. 21, 1861" cds on legal-size blue cover to Bells Landing Ala., light file fold affects strip, one stamp small tear in margin, cover slightly reduced at left, a Fine-Very Fine and impressive triple-rate usage
E. 750-1,000
2,700
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Pos. 46 double transfer in "Five Cents", original gum, huge margins incl. bottom sheet margin, Extremely Fine Gem
E. 300-400
650
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Unused (no gum), margins all around, wonderful early impression and deep shade, tiny corner crease at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine
150
105
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large and even margins, o.g., h.r., faint thin spot, appears Extremely Fine
225
220
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1a). Horizontal pair, clear to large margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, natural inclusion and tiny natural gum wrinkle in right stamp, tiny sealed tear mostly in margin on left stamp, appears Fine
500
200
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5c Dull Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Block of four, huge margins all around showing part of adjacent stamps at right, o.g., sealed tear in margin at right and horizontal crease on top stamps, appears Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,300
550
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5c Bright Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Block of four, full margins showing sheet margin at bottom, fresh color, unused (no gum), few light natural inclusions, Very Fine
1,350
700
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5c Dull Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Enormous even margins all around, tied by perfect strike of "Atlanta Ga. Jan. 26, 1862" cds on yellow piece, Extremely Fine Gem, magnificent stamp
E. 200-300
290
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5c Bright Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large even margins, bright shade and intense impression, tied by blue "Danville Va." cds on small yellow piece, Extremely Fine Gem, a delightful piece
E. 200-300
240
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Full even margins, fine impression in soft shade, Tudor Hall Va. cds (Nov. 21, 1861 - winter camp near Manassas Junction), Extremely Fine
150
220
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Pos. 21 acid flaw on cheek, enormous left sheet margin and large margins on other sides, neat town cds, Extremely Fine Gem, a remarkably choice example of this variety
E. 200-300
270
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large margins all around, neat town cancel, sealed tear at top right, otherwise Very Fine
150
120
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Ample margins to touched, vertical crease, tied by brownish "Bowling Green Ky. Jan. 10" 1862 cds on piece, scarce
350
260
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Horizontal strip of four, large margins to in on L. stamp, neat "Yorktown Va. Feb. 16" datestamps, few faults, appears Fine-Very Fine
750
300
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Popeye variety, mostly ample margins, tied by large woodcut "PAID 5" handstamp, "Canton Miss. Mar. 9, 1862" cds on buff cover to New Orleans, Very Fine, extremely rare use of the Canton "Paid 5" handstamp to cancel General Issue
E. 750-1,000
1,250
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Deep shade and early impression, three clear to full margins, touched at bottom, tied by "Richmond Va. Oct. 30, 1861" cds on beautiful green lithographed grocer's advertising cover to Salt Sulphur Springs Va., Eaves (N.Y. printer) imprint on back, Very Fine and fresh, first month of use
E. 500-750
750
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5c Olive Green, Stone 1 (1c). Two full margins, barely touched on other sides, tied by "Richmond Va. Dec. 21, 1861" cds on cover with merchant's blue embossed corner card in an elaborate ribbon design, addressed in beautiful script to Lexington Va., Very Fine and pristine cover
E. 400-500
625
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Deep shade, ample margins touching in two places, tied by "Holly Springs Miss. Feb. 21, 1862" cds on gray lithographed bookseller's advertising cover to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, usual filing pinholes, fresh and Very Fine
E. 300-400
650
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5c Green, Stone 1-2, 5c Blue, Stone 2 (1, 4). Each on separate Marble Works corner card covers with illustrations of tombstones, one in blue and one in green, from Macon Ga. to Eatonton Ga., stamps and covers somewhat defective but could be very presentable if restored, a Fine and very rare pair of covers
E. 750-1,000
525
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Just in at bottom right to ample margins, tied by "Tudor Hall Va. Feb. 14" cds on embossed Valentine cover to Williamsburg N.C., Very Fine and rare, illustrated on p. 2 of Jan.-Feb. issue of The Confederate Philatelist, ex Kaufmann
E. 500-750
475
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large and even margins all around, tied by "Halifax C.H. Va. Apr. 12, 1862" cds on yellow attorney's corner card cover to Staunton Va., docketing at left, fresh and Very Fine
E. 200-300
450
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5c Dark Green, Stone 1 (1b). Large even margins, beautiful color and impression, tied by "Greenville Va. Mar. 25" cds ("5" changed to "6" in ms.) on pristine buff cover to Fancy Hill Va., Extremely Fine Gem
E. 300-400
600
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Large even margins, fine impression, tied by "New Orleans La. 29 Dec." (1861) cds on buff cover to Port Gibson Miss., fresh and Extremely Fine, ex Judd
E. 300-400
325
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Top margin single, full margins and bright color, tied by bold strike of "New Orleans La. 1 Feb." cds on cover to Greensboro Ala., small edge tears, Very Fine and choice, ex Caspary
200
200
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Full margins all around, pretty bright shade, tied by "Enterprise Miss. Apr. 4" (1862) cds on yellow cover to Jackson Miss., light folds and faint toning, otherwise Very Fine
200
160
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5c Dark Green, Stone 1 (1b). Sharp and clear impression, ample to large margins except corner just in at top left, tied by neat "Pensacola Fla. Dec. 12" 1861 cds on small cover to St. Augustine Fla., slightly reduced at left, Fine
E. 200-300
210
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Just in at sides to full margins, tied by "Warrington Fla. Jan. 14" cds on cover to Warrenton Geo., Fine
E. 150-200
240
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Clear to large margins, showing plate flaw in "A" of "Postage", tied by neat "Tudor Hall Va. Mar. 4, 1862" cds on cover to Gordonsville Va., fresh and Very Fine
E. 200-300
250
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Full margins, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Mar. 20, 186-" (1862) cds on homemade cover addressed to Chiefs of the Treasury at Columbia S.C., fresh and Very Fine, ex Judd
200
160
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Clear to full margins, cancelled by pen marks on adversity cover made from used bond contract, to Smithville S.C., neat "Greenville C.H. S.C. Dec." double-circle ds, opened for display, Very Fine
E. 150-200
170
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Just in to large margins, tied by "Taladega Ala. Apr. 21" cds on adversity cover made from advertising notice, to Ashville Ala., 1862 docketing at left also ties stamp, some wear, appears Fine
E. 200-300
210
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1a). Ample to large margins, tied by bold "Eutaw Ala. Apr. 10, 1862" double-circle ds on cover to Dry Grove Miss., some toning affects stamp, otherwise Very Fine
200
80
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1a). Clear to large margins, tied by bold "Memphis Ten. Apr. 15, 1862" cds on cover addressed to Brig. Gen. Ruggles at Corinth Miss., docketing at left, some faint toning at bottom of stamp, otherwise Fine, General Ruggles was stationed at Corinth before the Battle of Shiloh, and during the battle led the first division of Bragg's Corps, this cover was sent just after the battle
E. 150-200
240
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1a). Bright color, ample to large margins, tied by "Richmond Va. Apr. 1, 1862" cds on orange cover addressed to General J. Johnston Pettigrew at Fredricksburg Va., fresh and Very Fine, Pettigrew became a general on Feb. 26, 1862, this cover was sent just before he went to the Peninsular campaign where he was wounded and captured
E. 150-200
250
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1a). Large margins except clear at upper left, tied by "Mobile Ala. Mar. 31, 1862" double-circle ds on cover to Florence Ala., slight wear and tiny tear at top, otherwise Very Fine
200
85
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Two, both average and creased, tied by "Augusta Ga." cds n buff cover to New Orleans with ice dealer's blue woodcut illustrated corner card, flap faults and reduced at top, one word of address cut out, still attractive
E. 200-250
170
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Bottom left corner margin vertical pair, large margins other sides, cancelled (not tied) by two strkies of Tuscaloosa Ala. star, no town marking, on cover to Spartanburg S.C., some faint toning and edgewear, still Very Fine
E. 300-400
375
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Horizontal pair, left stamp large margins all around, right stamp just in at bottom and right, tied by neat "New Orleans La. 30 Jan." cds on cover to Edgefield C.H., S.C., slightly reduced at right affecting right stamp, Fine
200
220
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5c Olive Green, Stone 1-2 (1c var). Cedilla "C" plate flaw, left margin horizontal pair, the right stamp showing the flaw, just in to large margins, cancelled by pen, also "Crawfordsville Ga." cds with date in ms., on buff cover addressed to Vice President Stephens, small scissors-cut mostly in margin between stamps at top, backflap reattached and inside of cover expertly lined with archival tape, appears Fine
E. 200-300
300
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5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Vertical pair, clear to large margins, the bottom stamp showing plate flaw line by tie, tied by "Chattanooga Ten. Jun. 9, 1862" cds on homemade cover to Richmond Va., light gum soaks at edges of stamps, Fine-Very Fine
E. 200-300
210
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Horizontal pair, large margin at right, in on other sides, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun. 20, 1862" cds on turned cover to Atlanta Ga., inside bears U.S. 3c Dull Red (26) tied by "Athens Ga. Jan. 2, 1861" cds to Clarksville Ga., Fine
E. 100-150
190
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5c Green, Stone 1 (1). Vertical strip of four, margins to in at top, cancelled by pen, also ms. pmk. dated Aug. 16, 1862, on green cover to Vicksburg Miss., gum soaks, small scissors-cut in margin between B. stamps, missing backflap, still a Fine double-rate usage
E. 150-200
180
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5c Light Green, Stone 1-2 (1a). Used with 5c Light Blue, De La Rue (6), both stamps with margins to slightly in, tied by neat "Richmond Va. Aug. 7, 1862" cds on brown cover to Charlottesville Va., Very Fine combination usage, ex Packard, Everett
E. 200-300
190
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large margins all around incl. bottom sheet margin showing "IG, RICHMOND, VA." portion of imprint, unused (no gum), natural inclusion and very faint crease as usual for the early General Issues, still Extremely Fine, a very rare imprint copy of the Hoyer & Ludwig printing
800
650
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Pos. 11 circular flaw in upper left star, full original gum, large margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem
550
450
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Pos. 45 white spiked ornament at right, unused (no gum), large to huge margins showing part of adjoining stamp at right, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem
550
650
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Small blob of ink in "F" of "OF", original gum, large margins, fine proof-like impression, slight jagged internal bend, still Extremely Fine and choice
475
270
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large margins, bright color, unused (no gum), Extremely Fine
350
270
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Unused (no gum), full to large margins, early proof-like impression, Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate
350
270
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Full to large margins, unused (regummed), Very Fine
350
210
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Block of four, large margins all around, o.g., small h.r., few light toned spots in gum as always, Extremely Fine and fresh block, a scarce Hoyer & Ludwig multiple
2,400
2,000
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large even margins, deep rich color, bold New Orleans cds, Extremely Fine Gem
225
240
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large margins, a late impression showing wear of lithographic stone, especially at lower left, neat town cds, Extremely Fine
225
290
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Full to large margins, neat Star cancel of Tuscaloosa, thin spots and light corner creases, appears Extremely Fine
E. 100-150
280
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large margins, small acid flaw above ear, town cds, negligible faint corner crease, otherwise Extremely Fine
225
95
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Pos. 45, white spiked ornament at right, rich color, clear to large margins, neat town cancel, Fine
325
160
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Horizontal pair, just touched to clear at sides, large margins at bottom and showing top sheet margin, bold "Mobile Ala." double-circle ds, small scuff at bottom left of left stamp, otherwise Fine
750
220
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Block of seven, Pos. 33-36/44-46, large margins all around, tied by "New Orleans La. Apr. 1, 1861" cds on piece of large linen-lined cover, faults but striking appearance, this is the largest recorded used block and rare use from New Orleans, which was captured only months after the issue date, ex Seybold, unlisted in used block form
E. 1,000-1,500
1,300
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Huge margins all around, absolutely incredible color and impression - as close to a proof as possible - neatly position upright and tied by lightly struck "Tudor Hall Va." cds on immaculate cover to Mobile Ala., Extremely Fine Gem stamp and cover
E. 1,000-1,500
1,350
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Large to huge margins showing part of frameline from stamp above, tied by "Augusta Ga. Mar. 20" cds on folded cover to Pleasant Hill Ala., Extremely Fine Gem stamp and wonderfully choice cover
E. 500-750
500
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Just touched at top left. to large margins, tied by "New Orleans La. 16 Mar." cds on printed bank notice to Huntsville Ala., file fold affects stamp, Very Fine, scarce usage from New Orleans (captured April 1862)
E. 200-300
200
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Full to large margins, tied by "Richmond Va. Feb. 1, 1862" cds on cover to Blackjack La., cover with two sealed edge tears, appears Very Fine
350
190
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Full to large margins, cancelled by red grid, matching light strike of "Sparta Ga. Mar. 25" cds on folded letter addressed to Vice President Stephens at Richmond, datelined in 1862, Very Fine
350
400
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Ample margins to slightly in, small wrinkle, deep shade, tied by "Leesburgh Va. Jan. 3, 1862" double-circle ds on fresh white cover to New Albany Miss., Fine
350
100
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Clear to large margins, tied by "Tudor Hall Va. Dec. 23, 1861" cds on cover to Pickensville S.C., reduced at left, Fine
350
200
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Two singles, full to large margins, the bottom stamp showing crescent acid flaw at left, other shows dot in star at top left, both stamps tied by "New Orleans La. Dec. 12, 1862" cds on reduced printed address legal-size cover from third Justice of the Peace to the Clerk of the 5th Judicial District Parish of Iberville, fresh and Very Fine, ex Weatherley
E. 400-500
625
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10c Dark Blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b). Horizontal strip of three, large even margins, tied by "Warrington Fla. Feb. 8" (1862) cds on large buff cover to courthouse at Waynesboro Ga., legal documents detailed at upper left, docketing on back including signed and dated receipts by Waynesboro post office, vertical fold at center and slight wear, but exceptionally fine condition for a cover of this kindEXTREMELY FINE STRIP AND EXTREMELY RARE USE OF A 10-CENT HOYER & LUDWIG MULTIPLE FROM FLORIDA.
The cover could be folded in at left to reduce its size for display on a regular exhibit page. Ex Richey. Scott Retail for strip of three on cover $3,500.00 without premium for Florida cancel.
E. 3,000-4,000
2,600
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10c Indigo, Hoyer & Ludwig (2b var). Extraordinary shade - dark and intense with heavily inked lines creating a nearly solid background in vignette - full margins all around, tied by indistinct town cds on fresh cover to Charleston S.C., Very Fine, an enormously rare shade, listed in Scott only under Paterson printing and priced off cover at $1,750.00, ex Emerson and Muzzy (where described as "Indigo Blue...a beauty")
E. 750-1,000
750
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Full brownish original gum, left sheet margin, huge on other sides, Extremely Fine Gem
280
280
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Unused (no gum), huge margins, bright pastel shade, Extremely Fine Gem
225
180
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622°
10c Deep Blue, Paterson (2). Full original gum, large margins, deep shade, Extremely Fine Gem
280
260
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10c Light Blue, Paterson (2a). Beautiful bright Milky Blue shade (often mistaken for Stone Y), unused (no gum), large margins, Extremely Fine
225
200
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Pretty color, full margins, unused (no gum), Very Fine
225
210
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Unused (no gum), full even margins, fresh and Very Fine
225
200
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Horizontal strip of four with gutter between center pair, ample to large margins, unused (no gum), some faults incl. thins and creases, still appears Fine-Very Fine, rare position piece
1,950
1,100
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Vertical block of six with right sheet margin and large margins all around, full original gum, beautiful color and impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST-QUALITY BLOCKS OF THE 10-CENT PATERSON EXTANT.
Although an ample supply of unused multiples of the 10c Paterson survived the war, very few blocks with original gum and in this brilliant condition exist today. Scott Retail $2,475.00 as pair and block
E. 2,000-3,000
2,300
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Block of four, full to large margins showing part of adjacent stamps at right, o.g., bottom stamps Mint N.H., top pair h.r., top left stamp small thin spot, otherwise Very Fine
1,750
1,050
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10c Light Blue, Paterson (2a). Block of four, top left stamp Pos. 25 malformed "O" of "POSTAGE", unused (regummed in our opinion), large even margins, beautiful bright shade, Extremely Fine and choice block
1,750
0
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Huge top sheet margin, other sides large, blue Columbia S.C. cds, Extremely Fine Gem
190
350
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10c Light Blue, Paterson (2a). Large to huge margins, bright shade, blue Lynchburg Va. cds, Extremely Fine Gem
190
0
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10c Deep Blue, Paterson (2). Large even margins, deep greenish shade, tied by "Richmond Va. Oct. 21, 1862" cds on piece, Extremely Fine
180
230
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Interesting plate flaw in the form of a dot below "E" of "AMERICA", full margins, Augusta Ga. cds, Very Fine
180
150
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Two singles, shades, one with large margins and pen cancel, other with clear margins and cds, both have thin spots and both appear Fine-Very Fine
250
70
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10c Dark Blue, Paterson (2b). Unused (no gum), full margins all around, dark shade, faint crease, Very Fine appearance
400
230
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10c Dark Blue, Paterson (2b). Intense shade and impression, large margins, neat town cds, Extremely Fine
225
290
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10c Dark Blue, Paterson (2b). So-called "Prussian Blue", wonderfully deep shade (almost an Indigo), large margins, Richmond cds, faint toning spots, otherwise Extremely Fine, very scarce shade
225
290
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10c Indigo, Paterson (2c). Full to large margins, intense shade and richly-inked impression, blue grid cancel, faint thinning, Very Fine appearance, an extremely rare stamp - far rarer than the 10c Carmine (of almost equal catalogue value) - ex Dietz
1,750
1,900
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10c Indigo, Paterson (2c). Deep rich color, just touched at top left. to ample margins, neat town cds, thinned at top and two toned spots, otherwise Fine, rare shade
1,750
600
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10c Deep Indigo, Paterson (2c var). The extreme end of the Indigo spectrum, almost a Bluish Black, town cds, slightly cut in and tear at lower right, inconsequential as this is the only recorded example of the Deep Indigo
1,750
0
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10c Indigo, Paterson (2c). Three huge margins, ample at bottom, tied by neat "Montgomery Ala. Nov. 27, 1862" cds on light green cotton gin advertising cover addressed to Lieut. M. E. Pratt, Port Hudson Miss., care Capt. Whitfeld, 1st Ala. Regiment, slightly reduced at right, fresh and Very Fine, extremely rare example of the Indigo shade on cover - rarer than the 10c Carmine, which is priced at $5,500.00 on cover (the Indigo is not priced on cover)
E. 1,500-2,000
5,000
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10c Light Blue, Paterson (2a). Large margins at sides, slightly in at top and bottom, tied by "Blountsville Ten. Feb. 16" cds on small cover to a member of 4th Regt., Tenn. Cavalry, Gen. Wharton's Brigade, Shelbyville Tenn.THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY CONFEDERATE VALENTINE COVER KNOWN TO EXIST.
The address panel is covered with an elaborate hand-drawn watercolor-and-ink design including floral decoration and a Confederate Flag. The original enclosure is a Valentine in circular format with spiraling floral design and romantic prose on both sides. On one side is a Confederate flag (15 stars!), and on the other side are entwined hearts at the center, signed "MS to DEB" (David E. Bushong). The stamp and cover have minor creases
Under the hardships and shortages of the Confederate South, there were rare instances when an expression of sentiment and beauty could occur. The famous "Rose" wallpaper cover, while serving a much different purpose, is the only other Confederate cover we know of that rivals this Valentine cover.
Illustrated in Dietz. Ex Simon
E. 15,000-20,000
15,000
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Bottom sheet margin single showing "J.T.PATERSON &" portion of imprint, large margins other sides, tied by neat "Savannah Ga. Oct. 14" cds on cover to Duncanville Ga., slightly reduced at rightEXTREMELY AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE PORTION OF THE IMPRINT. A GREAT RARITY ON OR OFF COVER.
Ex Weatherly
E. 1,500-2,000
2,700
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Large even margins, deep shade, tied by bold "Augusta Ga. Dec. 22" circular datestamp on merchant's orange lithographed advertising cover to AtlantaEXTREMELY FINE AND FRESH. A REMARKABLY PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF CONFEDERATE ADVERTISING IN A MOST UNUSUAL COLOR.
Ex Haas
E. 2,000-3,000
4,750
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10c Blue, Paterson (2). Huge margins showing part of adjacent stamp at left, tied by indistinct strike of "Newton Ga." cds on homemade cover to Columbia S.C., Extremely Fine
225
0
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