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Sale 907 — Confederate States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Thursday, 16 March, 2006
Category — Confederate Handstamped Paid and Due Markings
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2541
(Mobile Ala.) Due 10. Clear strike of handstamp on orange cover to Mobile Ala., ms. docketing from La. Guard Artillery, second strike of "10" handstamp, missing top flap, Very Fine
E. 100-150
130
2542
Buck Horn Ark. Feb. 23. Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and "10" in circle handstamps on 1862 folded letter to Memphis Tenn., Very Fine handstamped Paid usage
E. 200-300
475
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Camden Ark. Jul. 5. Clear strike of circular datestamp with "Paid" handstamp on cover to Little Rock Ark., some slight wear, Very Fine, this circular datestamp and "Paid" marking were only used during the Confederate period
E. 200-300
170
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Camden Ark. Jul. 7. Circular datestamp with "Due 10" handstamp on soldier's letter to Arkadelphia Ark., sender's alternative routing instructions if mails are not able to reach Arkadelphia, pencil "Paid" at top left, minor edgewear, Very Fine
E. 300-400
270
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Lewisville Ark. Aug. 31. Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and ms. "10" on cover to Jonesville Tex., missing top flap and some wear, Very Fine
E. 200-300
400
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Little Rock Ark. Jan. 27. Clear strike of double-circle datestamp with "10" handstamp on adversity lady's cover made from printed ledger sheet to Navasote Depot Texas, docketing at left indicates military origination, Very Fine
E. 300-400
300
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Little Rock Ark. Apr. 1, 1863. Well-struck double-circle datestamp with matching "10" on orange cover to Van Buren Ark., repairs at corners, otherwise Very Fine, late Confederate usage, Little Rock fell to Union forces only a few months later
E. 200-300
190
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Little Rock Ark. Jan. 4, 1863. Clear double-circle datestamp with two "10" handstamps obliterated by targets and with "Paid 10" in circle on cover to Jefferson Texas, ms. "Clothing Bureau, Trans-Miss. Dept." at top left, some wear, Very Fine
E. 300-400
350
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Little Rock Ark. Jan. 29, 1863. Bold double-circle datestamp with "10" rating on gray and white wallpaper cover to Bonner's Ferry Tex., "Rusk Texas Feb. 13" transit, soldier's endorsement at top left, opened for display, Very Fine, unusual usage
E. 400-500
900
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Little Rock Ark. Mar. 16. Double-circle datestamp with "Paid 10" in circle on 1863 folded letter to Russellville Ark., Very Fine
E. 200-300
300
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Little Rock Ark. Apr. 3. Double-circle datestamp with ms. "Due 10" written twice on soldier's letter from Army of the West to St. Martinsville La., slight edgewear, Very Fine
E. 200-300
160
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Little Rock Ark. Dec. 17, 1862. Double-circle datestamp with "10" on cover to Rusk Texas, soldier's endorsement at top left, with original enclosure datelined "Camp Bayou Mito Ark. Decr. 7/62", scuff affects datestamp, otherwise Fine
E. 200-300
230
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"Osceola Ark. Dec. 6". Ms. pmk. with matching "Paid 5" on orange cover to Bowling Green Ky., with original enclosure datelined 1861 from Mill Bayou, blue receiving datestamp, Very Fine, unusual usage, Mill Bayou had a post office from 1841-81 and so this could have been mailed there but for some reason was not
E. 300-400
0
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Pine Bluff Ark. May 12, 1862. Double-circle datestamp with bold "5" and "Due" handstamps attractively struck on cover to White Sulphur Springs Ark., Very Fine
E. 300-400
475
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Pine Bluff Ark. Dec. 23. Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and "10" handstamps on cover to Livingston Ala., slight edgewear, Very Fine usage
E. 200-300
0
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Pine Bluff Ark. Jul. 17, 1862. Clear strike of double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid" and "10" handstamps on cover to Townsville P.O. N.C., slight edgewear, some toning, still Very Fine usage, the 10c rate had just gone into effect
E. 200-300
200
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Princeton Ark. Mar. 8. Clear strike of circular datestamp in green with matching "Paid" and "10" handstamps on cover to New Orleans, usual small filing holes, Very Fine, scarce, ex Kohn and Myerson
E. 400-500
550
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Searcy Ark. Dec. 31. Circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on 1861 folded letter to Germantown ("Jumantown") Tenn., some wear, Very Fine strikes, scarce handstamped Paid usage, especially paying the 5c rate for distances less than 500 miles
E. 300-400
190
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Searcy Ark. Oct. 3. Circular datestamp with "Paid" and "10" handstamps on cover to Knoxville Tenn., Very Fine, ex Dietz
E. 200-300
400
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Van Buren Ark. Nov. 11. Well-struck circular datestamp with second strike at center, matching "Paid" and ms. "10" on orange cover to Petersburg Va., 1861 docketing, missing part of top flap, some edgewear incl. restored bottom right corner, appears Very Fine
E. 200-300
290
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Confederate Arkansas Balance. 23 covers, incl. handstamped Paids or ms. from Barkada, Hibernia, Pocohantas, Helena, Hamburg, Lewisville, Monticello, Osceola, South Bend, also adversity wallpaper cover with ms. "O.B." to Woodlawn, pair of No. 1 from Little Rock to Texas, No. 1 from Van Buren Ark. to Little Rock, turned usage with pair of No. 7 inside and No. 2 from Little Rock to Texas, No. 12 from Pine Bluff to Benton Ark., few with pairs of No. 6 and 7, some faults to be expected, overall Very Fine, scarce and worthwhile group
E. 2,000-3,000
2,000
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Union Arkansas Postal History. 14 covers, five with original enclosures incl. some with more interesting content, incl. few sent from Fayetteville Ark. and posted at Cassville Mo., early Union occupation of Little Rock with enclosure datelined on Dec. 7, 1863, few with No. 65 used in Little Rock incl. one Advertised, two with U.S. Christian Commission illustrated imprint, one with "Forty Rounds" patriotic design, one with semi-official from Headquarters, Sup't. Volunteers Regiment, some faults to be expected, most fresh and Very Fine
E. 1,000-1,500
575
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Madison C.H. Fla. Dec. Circular datestamp with "Paid 10" handstamp on yellow Quartermaster's Office imprint cover to Thomasville Ga., 1864 docketing, barely reduced at right, gently cleaned, repaired along edges with original side flaps reattached, still appears Very Fine, ex Bogg, with 1999 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
425
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Woodbury Ky. Sept. 30. Bold circular datestamp and "5" in circle on brown cover to Bowling Green Ky., with Sept. 1, 1861 letter enclosed (same correspondence) mentioning trains between Woodbury and Bowling Green have stopped running, expertly restored at lower left where torn (piece added), Very Fine appearance, the only recorded Confederate cover from Woodbury, ex Gallagher
E. 500-750
1,050
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Benton Miss. Jul. 11. Clear circular datestamp and ms. "10" due on pale green cover with bright green Soldier and 11-Star Confederate Flag scene in oval, slogan "For Land & Life, Children & Wife" (Dietz SN-4), soldier's endorsement and addressed to Macon Miss., lightly soiled and expertly cleaned, minor ink erosion in "10" expertly filled, appears Very Fine, ex Moses, Meroni, Everett, with 2002 C.S.A. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,250
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Brandon Miss. Jun. 8, 1861. Well-struck circular datestamp with matching "Paid 5" handstamp with "5" inverted on orange cover to Raleigh Miss., fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful cover, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
375
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Brookhaven Miss. De. 12. Bold strike of circular datestamp with date in ms., matching strike of "Paid 5" two-line handstamp on cover to Camp Quitman in Pensacola Fla., Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 150-200
170
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Canton Miss. Nov. 4, 1861. Clear strike of circular datestamp with woodcut "Paid 5" handstamp on blue folded letter to New Orleans, horizontal file fold well away from markings with few small erosion spots, Very Fine strikes, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 300-400
170
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Carrollton Miss. Aug. 14, 1861. Neat strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" in circle and "5" handstamps on cover with "Odd Fellows' Female College" corner card to New Orleans, fresh and Very Fine college cover
E. 500-750
450
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Carrollton Miss. Jan. 2, 1862. Strike of circular datestamp with ms. "Paid 5" and box charge no. on pink-lined cover to New Orleans, right flap opened for display, Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
130
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Charleston Miss. Nov. 20. Well-struck circular datestamp with ms. "Paid 5" on orange cover to New Orleans, Very Fine
E. 200-300
160
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Coffeeville Miss. Dec. 24. Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" in oval and ms. "5" on orange cover to New Orleans, Very Fine, scarce town marking, ex Walcott
E. 200-300
150
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Columbus Miss. Sep. 12. Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and pencil "5" on cover to Ala., 1861 docketing at left, Very Fine handstamped Paid usage, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 150-200
125
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Corinth Miss. Oct. 9. Double-line circular datestamp and bold "Paid 5" in oval on cover to Vicksburgh Miss. with tinware and stove merchant's large 6-point star corner card, very unusual and striking design, small piece missing from backflap, still Very Fine, ex Peters, Hart and Kohn
E. 750-1,000
1,000
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Corinth Miss. Jul. 6. Well-struck circular datestamp with matching "Paid 5" in oval on cover with attorney's corner card to Raleigh Miss., expertly restored with top flap replaced, Very Fine appearance, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 400-500
325
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Corinth Miss. Jun. 5. Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid 5" in oval on orange cover to Oxford Miss., slight edgewear, Very Fine strikes, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 300-400
250
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Friars Point Miss. Oct. 5. Circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and ms. "10" on orange cover to New Orleans, part of top flap missing and small repair at top left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce town marking, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 150-200
120
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Grenada Miss. Jun. 22. Well-struck circular datestamp with ms. "Paid 5" on cover to New Orleans, fresh and Very Fine, ex Matz
E. 200-300
160
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Hazle Hurst Miss. Jan. 12. Circular datestamp with date in ms., matching "Paid" in oval and ms. "5" on cover to New Orleans, fresh and Very Fine example of this handstamped Paid marking, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
160
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Hazle Hurst Miss. March 10. Clear circular datestamp with date in ms., matching "Paid" in oval and ms. "5" on 1862 folded letter to New Orleans, small tear at top, appears Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
160
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Horn Lake Miss. Oct. 31. Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" handstamp and blue ms. "5" on folded letter to Warrington Fla., contents touch on the war, some splitting along folds, otherwise Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 300-400
210
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Lexington Miss. Jul. 19. Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on cover to Cynthianna Tenn., Very Fine, scarce, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 150-200
150
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Livingston Miss. June 11. Datestamp with date in ms., matching "Paid" in oval with ms. "5" on orange cover to New Orleans, Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 150-200
130
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Livingston Miss. Jun. 24. Clear strike with date in ms., ms. "Paid 5" on orange cover to New Orleans, fresh and Very Fine, scarce handstamped Paid marking, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
130
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Louisville Miss. Nov. 25, 1861. Two strikes of circular datestamp with "Paid 5" handstamp on yellow cover to New Orleans, minor wear, Very Fine
E. 200-300
150
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Macon Miss. Jun. 24. Double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid 5" handstamp on orange cover to Noland Miss., slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 150-200
150
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Natchez Miss. Jun. 8, 1861. Clear strike with matching "Paid 5" handstamp on orange cover to New Orleans, blue crayon paid designation, Very Fine, attractive usage, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
210
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Natchez Miss. Oct. 25, 1861. Light strike of circular datestamp on incoming 3c entire, red crayon "2", "Paid" handstamp, docketed at left, Fine, the 3c entire was not recognized as valid postage, ex White, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
120
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Osyka Miss. Oct. 12. Bold circular datestamp with matching "Paid" handstamp, ms. "5 Cents" on orange cover to New Orleans, Very Fine, scarce handstamped Paid, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 300-400
150
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Oxford Miss. Feb. 5. Circular datestamp with date is ms., clear strikes of "Paid" and "10" handstamps on cover to Va., Very Fine, scarce only two are recorded, ex Walcott and Everett
E. 200-300
210
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Richland Miss. Jul. 7. Readable strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid 10" in circle on orange cover to Rusk Tex., with original 1862-dated contents, Very Fine, possibly unique usage to Texas
E. 200-300
115
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Rienzi Miss. Aug. 4. Matching "Paid" and "5" in circle handstamps on orange cover to Attalaville Miss., minor edgewear, Very Fine, ex Kohn
E. 200-300
105
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Stateland Miss. Nov. 19. Bold strike of circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and "5" in circle handstamp on turned cover to New Orleans, inside is 3c entire from Grenada Mi. to Stateland, opened for display, Very Fine, scarce and unusual usage
E. 200-300
0
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Terry Miss. Jul. 4. Red circular datestamp with day in ms., matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on cover to New Orleans, Fine, scarce usage with red handstamps
E. 200-300
230
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"Torrance Miss. Nov. 10, 1861". Ms. pmk. with matching "paid 5" and postmaster's initals on 3c Red Star Die entire to New Orleans, fresh and Very Fine, rare usage, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
160
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Tupelo Miss. Jul. 12. Neat strike with matching "Due 10" on cover to Montgomery Ala., some wear, Very Fine
E. 150-200
130
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Warrenton Miss. Dec. 17. Well-struck circular datestamp with matching "Paid" in oval and "5" handstamps on orange cover to Jackson Miss., fresh and Very Fine
E. 200-300
260
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West Point Miss. Mar. 5. Clear strike of circular datestamp with woodcut "Paid 5" in circle handstamp on 1862 folded letter to Jackson Miss., Very Fine, with 2004 C.S.A. certificate
E. 200-300
150
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Confederate Mississippi Handstamped Paid Balance. Ten covers, mostly handstamped Paid 5 but also two Due 10 covers, range of towns incl. Vaiden, Canton, Carrollton (2), Winona, Aberdeen, Corinth, Clinton, most Fine-Very Fine
E. 500-750
700
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Confederate Mississippi Covers. Seven, incl. two with No. 2 (one used on 3c Red Star Die entire), three with pairs of No. 7, one with No. 11 and one with No. 12, towns incl. Verona, Fayette struck in blue, Water Valley ms. pmk., some faults, few appear Fine
E. 300-400
475
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(Knoxville Tenn.) Paid 5. Clear strike of marking with hollow "5" on yellow cover to Elizabethtown Tenn., Very Fine, scarce, ex Gallagher
E. 300-400
180
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"Campbell C.H. Va. Aug. 13". Ms. pmk. with no indication of rating on homemade cover with hand-drawn flag Patriotic to military address at Richmond Va., beautiful penmanship in address, missing top flap and some minor edgewear, Very Fine, scarce hand-drawn patriotic
E. 300-400
325
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"Drop 2c Due". Ms. designation on homemade cover to Churchville Va., some overall wear, Very Fine, scarce usage
E. 400-500
270
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Gordonsville Va. Oct. 2, 1862. Circular datestamp with matching "Due 10" handstamp on all-over Grocer's advertising cover to Arnold's Mills S.C., soldier's docketing at left, slightly reduced at left and some edgewear, Fine
E. 150-200
240
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"Fincastle Va. Dec. 8". Ms. pmk. with matching box charge no. and "Paid 10" on cover to Valley District Va., with original 1863 letter on captured Ellsworth Patriotic letterhead, some overall soiling, Very Fine, the recipient, C.M. Figgat, was a clerk to Stonewall Jackson
E. 200-300
260
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"Kentwood Acady. Va. Feb. 19". Ms. pmk. with matching "Paid 5" on red and blue Confederate 7-Star Patriotic cover to Staunton Va., 1862 docketing at left, trivial wear, Very Fine
E. 400-500
900
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Mount Morton Va. Apr. 1. Bold strike of circular datestamp with day in ms., matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on Confederate 11-Star Flag and Verse Patriotic cover to Richmond Va., some edgewear and soiling, otherwise Very Fine
E. 500-750
475
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Norfolk Va. Aug. 7, 1861. Blue double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid" on cover with blue hand-drawn Confederate flag with single star and "2 Reg. of C.C.V." Patriotic to Philadelphus N.C., second strike of a different type of Norfolk datestamp (Aug. 9), some overall toning spots, Very Fine, rare hand-drawn patriotic
E. 400-500
575
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Richmond Va. Jun. 20, 1862. Bold circular datestamp and "Due 10" handstamp on Mounted Dragoon patriotic cover to Plum Ala. (Dietz SM-1), 11th Alabama Regt. endorsement with original soldier's letter enclosed, excellent content, sarcastically remarks that the motionless Union army "dont seem to mind the heavy debt that is accumulating over them. I recon they think they will make Southern property pay it. and references to "Old Stonewall" Jackson, Beauregard and "I cant give you any idea when the great Richmond battle will come off, you may expect to hear of it any day if McLellan's heart dont fail him." light horizontal fold, Very Fine, ex Everett
E. 750-1,000
950
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Richmond Va. Aug. 23, 1861. Strike of circular datestamp struck on bronze Jefferson Davis Medallion Patriotic cover to Natchez Miss., neat "Paid 10" in circle handstamp, with original enclosure which bears the same Patriotic design in black, some overall soiling, missing top flap, small piece out at top, otherwise Fine attractive and scarce design
E. 1,000-1,500
1,100
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Richmond Va. Dateless handstamp with matching "Due 10" on cover to Camden S.C., military sender's endorsement at top left, some overall wear, Very Fine example of this scarce Richmond cancel, only eight are reported
E. 400-500
425
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Romney [West] Va. Oct. 22. Well-struck circular datestamp with date changed from 21 to 22 in ms., "Paid" and "5" handstamps on folded cover to Richmond Va., faint soiling, still Extremely Fine, only ten are recorded
E. 300-400
280
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