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CSA #1 Stone 1 Horz Pair (4-Margin but with a small vertical 5mm scissors cut at the top between the stamps) tied by the Augusta, Ga double circle CDS (date not fully apparent). Light orange paper cover reduced somewhat at left addressed to Mr. Wm F. Gay Norfolk, Virginia. |
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Savannah, Ga PAID CDS 2 JUL (1863) No Rate. Folded Tax Notice complete addressed to L. J. B. Fairchild Sav, Ga. Scarce Drop Letter Usage. The Tax Notice has the full date on the inside (July 2, 1863) and notifies the addressee that he is to pay his City Tax immediately. One very minor horizontal file fold, otherwise Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID (no rate) with a full strike of the Blakely, Ga CDS Dietz Type I 26 AUG. Coarse paper cover addressed to His Excellency Joseph E. Brown Milledgeville, Ga. The addressee was the Confederate Governor of Georgia and Milledgeville was the Georgia Capital during the war. Minor ink erosion in the docketing only which is not noticeable and does not detract from an otherwise Very Fine appearance. Not a commonly seen town. |
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CSA #12c (AD) (4-Margin Greenish-Blue) tied by a full and bold strike of the Snapping Shoals, Geo CDS 29 SEPT (1863) (very scarce Georgia postmark from Newton County). Military Address to Mr. T. H. Stallsworth, floyds Betalion (sic), Atlanta, Ga. On arrival in Atlanta, cover forwarded to Rome, Ga with the addition of the Atlanta Arc Due 10 handstamp Dietz Type I. Often covers forwarded to a soldier were not assessed the forwarding fee, but that does not seem to be the case here. Floyd’s Battalion refers to the 10th Ga Cavalry State Guard, strictly a local unit commanded by Colonel John J. Floyd. Thomas H. Stallsworth was a Sergeant in Company F. Very coarse paper cover which appears to be homemade. The backflap is missing, and there are small edge tears. Four corner mounting stains are present, a gift from a prior collector who apparently incorrectly mounted the cover with scotch tape at the corners. But nevertheless the cover is still very presentable with a nice stamp and a very scarce postmark and showing forwarded usage as well. |
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Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional Scott #6xu2 dated 4 DEC 1861. Light yellow paper cover addressed to Mess. F. R. Singleton, Cave Spring, Floyd County, Georgia. Sealed edge tears at the top and multiple sealed backflap opening tears. But still a very clean and intact cover which is Crown Listed on Page 30 (ATL-159) of Preliminary Census of Georgia Postmasters’ Provisionals. |
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CSA #2 Paterson (margin just touching at bottom right and affixed sideways) tied by a weak strike of the Griffin, Ga CDS (date not apparent). Addressed to John W. Park (Atty at Law), Greenville, Georgia. Adversity Cover made from a used Ledger Sheet displayed with part of the backflap folded over. The original letter written on another ledger sheet is with the cover and is a lengthy letter dealing with business matters. |
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Handstamp PAID 5(ms) with the Americus, Ga CDS Dietz Type I 5(ms) 12 OCT (1861). Orange paper cover addressed to Jas G. Hill, Fort Valley, Ga. Slight reduction at the right not affecting anything, otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #4 Stone 3 (two singles affixed so that one overlaps the other) Plated as Positions 47 and 48 tied together and to the cover by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 25 JUL (1862). Addressed to Mrs. George Hollock, Athens, Georgia. Part of backflap missing but otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #2 Paterson (4-Margin but close on the right) tied by the GREEN Greensborough, Ga CDS 9 MAR 1863. Folded Letter Complete (legal) addressed to Hon Wm Dougherty, Athens, Georgia. The CDS is easily identified as green although it is a bit faded which is very typical of these old unstable inks. Very Fine. |
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CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin but close on the left) tied by a somewhat weak CDS which can only be identified as coming from Georgia. Very clean Adversity Wallpaper Cover (Gold and White) addressed to Miss M. F. Snider, Colbert Russell Co., Ala. Wallpaper displays very well with the left flap folded out. |
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CSA #12 (AD) (4-Margin minor gum toning) tied by the LaGrange, Ga CDS 14 JUL. Addressed to Mrs. P. M. Thurmond, Cold Spring PO Edgefield District, So. Carolina. Part of backflap missing otherwise a very clean cover. |
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CSA #11d (AD) (4-Margin beautiful stamp in the true green color shade and affixed upside down) tied by the small double circle Eatonton, Ga CDS (date not apparent). Coarse paper homemade cover addressed to Wm A. Nelson Esqr, Americus, Ga. Very Fine. |
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Cover Used Twice - 1st Use: CSA #2 Paterson (4-Margin) tied by the Macon, Ga small double circle CSA 17 NOV (1862). Orange paper cover addressed to Mrs. John McIntosh Kell, Darien McIntosh Co., Ga. For the 2nd Use, a vertical pair of CSA #1 Stone 2 (margins close to touching left and right and plated as Positions 29, 39) tied by the Riceboro, Ga postmark (usual somwhat smeared appearance which is thought to possibly be a stenciled postmark) with date not apparent and to the same addressee with “Darien McIntosh Co” lined through routed back to Macon. Cover appears to be two separate usages (adversity) rather than forwarded or missent as the postmark of the second usage is different from the initial destination, and missent mail was not assessed additional postage. The addressee was the wife of Lt John McIntosh Kell CSN (1823-1900) who was the Executive Officer of the CSS Alabama. Very Fine cover and an unusual double usage. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 (4-Margin) tied by a partial strike of the Savannah, Ga “Paid” CDS 19 FEB 1862. Addressed to Miss Hattie M. Deaver, Dunn’s Rock Transylvania Co NC. Backflap opening tears but otherwise a very clean cover with a nice stamp. |
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Handstamp PAID 5c(ms) with the Darien, Ga CDS 20 NOV. Cover from the Kell Correspondence addressed to Mrs. John M. Kell Care Nathan C. Munroe Esqr, Macon, Ga. The addressee was the wife of Comdr John M. Kell CSN who was the Executive Officer of the CSS Alabama. However, the address is not in Cmdr Kell’s hand. Minor corner mounting stains and backflap opening tears, but otherwise a clean cover. |
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CSA #10 Frame Line (4-Margin but close at top right with a small corner fault at upper right. Stamp shows only small part lines on three sides at lower left, lower right, and bottom left) tied by the Milledgeville, Ga CDS 22 MAY (1863). Addressed to Genl Ira R. Foster QM Genl, Atlanta, Ga. Ira Roe Foster was the Quartermaster General for the State of Georgia. His rank was state and not CSA. Very clean cover with 1989 CSA Certificate. |
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USA #26 tied by a partial strike of the Eatonton, Ga small double circle CDS 9 APR 1861 (yeardate is in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Clean yellow paper cover addressed to Messers Thomas Prosser & Son, No 28 Platt Street, New York, N. Y. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 (clipped corner lower right) tied by the Augusta, Ga small double circle CDS 17 JAN 1862. Blue paper folded letter complete addressed to mrs. Ja. A. Simmons Care Messers Geo W. Williams & Co, Charleston SC. Interesting personal letter from a husband to his wife with a few war references “...I hope the yankees may get a thrashing soon...plague on them...” Clean cover. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the Social Circle, Geo CDS Dietz Type IA all in RED 14 DEC (1861). Blue lined notebook paper which appears to have been used as a wrapper type cover with a Military Address to Capt W. A. Hawkins, Traveler’s Repose, (West) Va Co A 12th Reg Ga Volunteers. Traveler’s Repose is in Pocahontas County which would later be incorporated into the Union State of West Virginia. Willis Alston Hawkins (1825-1886) was a lawyer from Americus and was a delegate to the Georgia Secession Convention. He began service as Captain of Co A 12th Ga Inf 6/15/1861 and was later promoted Major and Lt Col of the regiment but resigned 1/24/1863. After the war, he served as a justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Minor edge tape stain at top center, otherwise Very Fine with excellent red strikes of the postal markings. |
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CSA #6 (two singles) (left stamp is 4-Margin and the right stamp has a clipped upper right corner) tied together and to the cover by manuscript “Little River Ga Nov 28.” Obscure usage from Cherokee County. Very clean coarse brown paper cover addressed to Mr. J. B. Hardman Esqr, Sterling PO Cherokee Co., Ala. Ex-Bogg. |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the small double circle Macon, Ga CDS Dietz Type V 9 DEC (1861). Light blue paper cover from the Manigault Correspondence addressed to Louis Manigault Esq Care of Messers R. Hamersham & Sons, Savannah, Georgia. Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the Calhoun, Ga CDS Dietz Type IC 16 OCT (1861). Orange paper cover from the Stephens Correspondence address to the Vice President in Richmond, Va. Usual summary on the back stating that the writer is recommending his brother, J. C. Fain of Kershaw’s SC Brigade for the post of quartermaster or commissary. Apparently he did not get his wish as J. C. Fain of Co E 2nd SC Inf Kershaw’s Brigade remained a private throughout the war. Usual missing backflap and slight reduction at the bottom but otherwise Very Fine. |
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USA Star Die with a Grid Cancel and the Savannah, Ga CDS 21 FEB 1861 USA Used in CSA Georgia. Addressed to Mr. S. F. Dickinson, Macon, Ga. Very Fine Ex-Bartels. |
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CSA #6 Single Use Prior to the Rate Change (4-Margin but just a bit close at the bottom) tied by a very bold strike of the Marietta, Ga CDS 24 JUN (1862) on orange paper cover to Solomon Cohn Esqr Savannah, Georgia. Very Fine. |
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CSA #6xu2 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional 13 SEP 1861. Addressed to Mrs. L. H. Bowen, Greensboro, Georgia. Minor reduction on the right not affecting anything, otherwise Very Fine with excellent strikes of the postal markings. Crown Listed on Page 27 (ATL-048) of Preliminary Census of Georgia Postmasters’ Provisionals. |
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CSA #12 (KB) (margin nibbled a little into the design at the bottom center which does not detract) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent but must be late 1864 or early 1865 because of the stamp). Simple address to Mr. W. H. Clark, Army of Tennessee. With no unit or other designation, the addressee cannot be identified. Very clean Adversity Cover made from an 1860 blue paper printed flyer for a Cash Business in Glass, Lamps, China and other things. The adversity nature of the cover is well displayed with the left lower corner flapped over. |
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CSA #5 (4-Margin and decent color with just a little minor gum toning) tied by a full strike of the Savannah, Ga “Paid” CDS 1 SEP (1862). Coarse brown paper cover which appears to be a homemade adversity cover addressed to Mrs. Fannie Boynton, Jackson Butts Co., Georgia. The cover is from Col James S. Boynton (1833-1902) of the 30th Ga Inf to his wife. Cover with a minor edge corner fault at the lower right but otherwise a very clean cover an overall Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #8 Vert Strip of Three plus Two Singles (margins just a little irregular and stamps with small faults which do not detract) tied to each other and to the cover by three strikes of the small double circle Macon, Ga CDS 25 MAR. Period docketting at left states 1865 usage very near the end of the war. The five stamps were affixed for the 10c standard rate but instead the cover was used locally with Military Address to Capt J. C. Wrenshall, Engineers Corps, Macon, Ga thus making it a most unusual Overpaid Drop Letter. The addressee was a staff officer in the Nitre and Mining Bureau. Very clean coarse brown paper cover which appears homemade only slightly reduced at the right not affecting anything and a trivial corner edge repair at the upper left. Nothing detracts from an overall Very Fine appearance. I have never seen another example of five 2c Red Brown stamps used as an overpaid drop letter and am not sure that any others even exist. Cover is ready to exhibit. CSA Certificate 1994 confirming 1865 overpaid drop letter usage. | $4,000.00 |
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Soldiers (Due) 10 Handstamp with the Calhoun, Ga CDS Dietz Type C 30 JUN. Coarse brown paper homemade adversity cover addressed to Miss Mary Oats, Yarborough PO Floyd Co., Georgia. Endorsed “Privt Goddard Co C 4th Ga Cav.” Light diagonal file fold, otherwise Very Fine. |
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Soldiers Due 5 Handstamp with a partial strike of the Savannah, Ga “Stars” CDS Dietz Type II with the CDS in black and the “Due 5” handstamp in RED 2 MAY (1862). Addressed to Mrs. Penelope Vaughn, Covington, Ga. Endorsed at lower left “W. H. H. Vaughn Bartow Artillery.” “Bartow Artillery” was the nickname of Co A 22nd Ga Heavy Artillery. This unit served on the Georgia coast at Forts Pulaski and McAllister. Some overall light foxing. The cover looks to be all original but has been apparently expertly reinforced with backing for preservation as this Savannah “Due 5” handstamp in red coupled with the Savannah “Stars” CDS is quite scarce. |
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CSA #7 Horz Pair (4-Margin) tied by the Gainesville, Ga CDS 20 JUN (1863). Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Mr. George J. Hall, Columbus, Georgia. Minor backflap opening tear, otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #9b T-E-N (4-Margin but close top and left Gray Blue) tied by the large single rim Augusta, Ga CDS with a JUL (1863) date. Addressed to Col L. M. H. Walker, Pleasant Hill, Dallas County, Alabama. The addressee was a prominent plantation owner in Dallas County, so the title of “Col” was honorary and not associated with the Confederate Army. Minor backflap opening tear and a light vertical file fold near the right edge of the cover not affecting the stamp. Otherwise a very clean cover with an overall Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #5 (4-Margin and decent color with a little edge gum toning) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS with no date. Adversity cover made from a printed but unused school report card from a school for young ladies displayed with the upper left corner flapped down. Addressed to Miss Piety Gray, Nashville, Georgia. Small part of backflap missing, a little edge wear, and just a little light foxing but still a very clean appearing cover. |
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CA #7 Horz Pair (margin just in at the left) tied by a partial strike of the small double circle Macon, Ga CDS (date not apparent) but docketing dates the cover to April 1863. Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Capt Thomas Nesbitt Care Hon E. Starnes, Augusta, Geo. Thomas Nesbitt was later Major of the 1st Georgia Militia Infantry. Hon E. Starnes was a judge of the Georgia Supreme Court. Very Fine. |
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USA #26 tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 23 AUG 1861 (yeardate is in the CDS as well as confirmed by period docketing on the reverse) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Very clean orange paper cover addressed to Mr. N. F. H. Cumming, Warthens Store PO Washington County, Georgia. |
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USA Star Die with the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 22 APR (1861) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Addressed to Mr. Wm Alexander, Crawfordsville, Ga. Minor light foxing, otherwise Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS Dietz Type V 23 AUG (1861). From the Alexander H. Stephens Correspondence addressed to the Vice-President in Richmond, Va. Part of backflap missing as is usual and a short summary of the contents on the back “Mr. James Atkins wants a release in order to raise a company.” A little nibbling at the right lower corner but still an overall Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin) Pen-Cancel and manuscript “Quitman Ga April 12” at upper left. Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Miss Henrietta D. Milligan Care of Dr. Milligan, Augusta, Geo. Obscure usage from Brooks County. Very Fine. |
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Soldiers (Due) 10 Handstamp with the Newnan, Ga balloon CDS Dietz Type C 6 JUN (1864). Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Mrs. M. A. McCorkle in Care of C. C. Wingfield, Washington Wilkes Co., Geo. Endorsed at left “privit in Com H 37 Rgt Georgia volunteers.” The cover was sent by Private John McCorkle presumably to his mother. Private McCorkle enlisted in Co H 37th Ga Inf 8/10/1863. He was captured as a POW at Nashville, Ten 12/16/1864 and confined at Camp Douglas near Chicago where he died of pneumonia on 2/6/1865. He is buried in the Confederate Cemetery at Camp Douglas, Ill. Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAD 5(ms) inside the Quitman, Ga CDS Dietz Type I (a faulty converted device known used by the Quitman postmaster with the I of PAID broken off and the rate in manuscript all found inside the CDS with the date written outside the CDS in manuscript) Mar 28. Addressed to Mr. Hugh A. Cauley, Tallehassee, Fla. Folded wrapper type cover. Ex-Zimmerman Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID (no rate) with the Savannah, Ga Paid CDS Dietz Type I 2 JUN 1861 (the yeardate is in the CDS) Second Day of the Confederate Postal Service. From the Cobb Correspondence addressed to Mrs. Howell Cobb, Athens, Ga. The cover is not in Howell Cobb’s hand so came from another family member or friend. Minor reduction at the right, otherwise Very Fine Ex-Matz. |
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CSA #7 Horz Pair on London Paper (margin close at right) tied by an excellent strike of the BLUE Covington, Ga CDS 14 OCT. Coarse brown paper homemade adversity cover addressed to Hon W. W. Clark, Richmond, Va. The addressee was a Confederate Congressman from Georgia. Very Fine. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 (4-Margin Dark Green) tied by the Savannah, Ga PAID CDS 21 MAR (1862). From the Cobb Correpsondence addressed to Mrs. Lamar Cobb Care of Col J. B. Lamar, Macon, Ga. Col John B. Lamar was a volunteer aide to Brig-Gen Howell Cobb and was actually Howell Cobb’s Brother-in-Law. Col Lamar was mortally wounded at Crampton’s Gap on 14 SEP 1862 and died the next day. Backflap opening tear otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #6xu2 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional with full strikes of all the postal markings. Addressed to Co. D. J. Baley Esqr, Griffin, Geo. The original business letter is enclosed in which the sender is trying to collect some money owed to him. Part of backflap missing, some minor edge wear, and cover toning which is present on the back only. Cover still retains a very clean appearance. |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 (4-Margin but close on the left with just a little edge gum toning) tied by a partial strike of the Augusta, Ga small double circle CDS (date not fully apparent). Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Mr. John Calvin Johnson, Watkinsville, Ga. The addressee was the Clerk of the Superior Court in Clarke County, Georgia. Very clean cover and complete. |
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CSA #2 Paterson (margin close at left) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent but period docketing at left dates the cover as 10 FEB 1863). Light blue paper cover with Military Address to Capt Thomas Nesbett, Newton Baker County, Georgia. The addressee was a Georgia State Militia officer. Very clean cover. |
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CSA #2b Paterson (Beautiful Dark Blue Stamp with 4 Large Margins and just a minor nick at lower left in the margin only with stamp affixed sideways). Part of the adjacent stamp is visible at the top. The visible part of the adjacent stamp clearly shows a 2.5mm misalignment with respect to each stamp with the lower stamp shifted to the right. This indicates that the stamp comes from the top row of the lower transfer Block of 50 and the top margin is therefore the Gutter between the two transfer blocks. The stamp is tied by the large single rim Augusta, Ga CDS 21 JAn (1863). Orange paper cover addressed to Mr. D. H. Reid, Eatonton, Geo. The addressee was an attorney in Eatonton. Cover with backflap opening tears, a small sealed tear at the left upper corner, and just a little edge toning at top and left but still retains an overall Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #4 Stone 2 Plated as Position 43 (4-Margin with a small portion of the adjacent stamp from Position 3 visible at the bottom indicating that this is the horizontal gutter) tied by the Milledgeville, Ga CDS 14 MAY (1862). Orange paper cover addressed to Dr. C. W. Sneed, Dennis Putnam Co (Georgia). Small reduction at the right, otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin with a part of the adjacent stamp visible below affixed upside down) tied by the Rome, Ga CDS 3 SEP. Wallpaper Cover with a light blue and white stylized floral pattern. Addressed to Mrs. S. A. Leigh Care Messers Kibbee and Huff, Macon, Ga. Reduced a bit at the right which is not noticeable with the original right flap reattached and folded over for display to a Very Fine appearance. |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 3 JUL (1861) Dietz Type II. Addressed to R. D. Amos Esq, Ayersville Stokes Co., N.C. The original letter remains with the cover from an adult son to his parents. The writer of the letter, W. H. Amos, is barely literate with some very highly creative spelling and grammar. The letter has some interesting information concerning the business times very early in the war “...tobacco you cant sell...I cant collect any money...my tobacco is nearly all spoilt and I sell it for what I can get...all the money is 25c and 50c bills...every train here caryes off troops more or less for VA...the banks are failing...) and more. A typed transcription of the letter is included. In the transcription, punctuation has been added for clarity, but the creative spelling has been retained. Cover with just a little light foxing but otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #2 Paterson (minor clip at the lower right corner but a very large upper sheet margin) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent). Period docketing dates the cover as 25 OCT 1862. Military Address to Capt Thos Nesbitt, Berzelia, Ga. Capt Nesbitt was in Georgia State Service and was later Major of the 1st Ga Militia Infantry. Very clean cover and very nice stamp. A previous collector some time in the past for some unknown reason wrote “10 cent Blue” on the face of the cover in ink which cannot be erased. |
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CSA #4 Stone 2 (margin just touches at the top but with a large lower sheet margin) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent). Pink paper cover addressed to Mrs. Wm C. Connolly, Albany, Georgia. The name in the address has been blacked out, but the name can still be read through the black mark. Blacking out or even cutting out the name of the addressee was a fairly common practice in the early part of 20th Century for family privacy reasons when the covers were initially released into the collector’s market. Very clean and complete cover. |
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CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by the VIOLET Augusta, Ga CDS 5 APR (1865). The year of use must be 1865 as the violet Augusta postmark was only in use beginning in very late 1864 into 1865. Cover is therefore a late usage dated two days after the Fall of Richmond and four days before Lee’s surrender. Addressed to Miss S. C. Heard, Seales Station Russell County, Alabama. Part of backflap missing and a minor edge repair at top center but with a Very Fine overall appearance. Ex-Bogg. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the Cuthbert, Ga CDS Dietz Type IB 23 NOV (1862). Military Address to Lt Col W. D. Mitchell 29th Reg Ga Vol, Camp Young, Savannah, Ga. William Dixon Mitchell (1839-1892) entered service as Captain Co G 29th Ga Inf and rose in rank eventually becoming Lt Col (5/10/62) and then Colonel of the Regiment (1/19/1864). Col Mitchell was listed as wounded at Chickamauga, Ga 9/19/1863 and captured as a POW at Nashville, Ten 12/15/1864 and held at Johnson’s Island until released 7/25/1865. The 29th Ga Inf was an Army of Tennessee unit. Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the Louisville, Geo CDS Dietz Type IB all in BLUE 6 AUG (1861). Advertising Cover with printed fancy corner card at upper left “J. G. Cain Attorney at Law, Louisville, Ga.” Orange paper cover from the Stephens Correspondence addressed to the Vice President in Richmond, Va. Usual missing backflap and summary on the reverse “J. G. Cain Louisville Ga Aug 5th recommends Dr Isaac R. Powell for a nurse and wishes to know the salary of a nurse; also desires certain information in relation to a military corps of which he is the Captain.” James Granberry Cain (1835-1910), the sender, began service as Captain of Co I 28th Ga Inf. He was promoted Major 11/13/1861 and Lt Col of the regiment 5/3/1862. He is listed as wounded in the left leg at Malvern Hill (Va) 7/1/1862 and was discharged for disability secondary to his wound 1/28/1863. He later served in the Georgia State Legislature and maintained his law practice in Louisville until his death in 1910. Cover has an edge repair at the bottom left which involves a small part of the lower rim of the postmark, but otherwise has a very clean appearance. | $400.00 |
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“Paid 10” in manuscript with the Red Clay, Ga CDS 18 SEP. Coarse brown paper cover address to Miss Sarah Cameron, Calhoun, Ga. Cover is complete but with a little light edge foxing. Not a commonly seen postmark from Whitfield County. |
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CSA #6xu2 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional but the cover has the control mark only and does not have a dated postmark. Addressed to Hon Thomas W. Thomas, Elberton, Ga. At the upper left corner is an embossed corner card “Executive Department Georgia.” Thomas W. Thomas (1809-1915) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Elberton and a friend of Robert Toombs, the first Confederate Secretary of State. He was also early in the war the Colonel of the 15th Ga Inf (7/15/1861 - 3/26/1862) but resigned due to disability. The cover appears to have been postally used but without the application of the dated postmark and is listed in the Crown census. Very Fine. |
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CSA #11 (AD) (left edge of the stamp professionally repaired) affixed over a Handstamp PAID 10 and tied by the Sandersville, Ga BLUE CDS 22 FEB. The PAID 10 handstamp is also in matching blue Dietz Type IB. The stamp has been lifted and hinged to the left in order to display the handstamp underneath for exhibition purposes. The use of the stamp over the handstamp marking indicates that the handstamp was applied in advance of intended use and suggests provisional status of the PAID 10 handstamp. Addressed to Miss Fannie Huston Care of Dr. L. D. Huston, Atlanta, Ga. The cover has been professionally restored including the backflap and edge faults at the top to exhibit quality and was indeed in cluded inthe Bush award winning General Issue exhibit before the exhibit was broken down. |
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CSA #2 Paterson (margin just touches at bottom) tied by the RED Woodville, Geo CDS with a second strike of the same CDS to the left 21 DEC (1862). Addressed to Col T. P. Thurmond, Athens, Geo. Could not find such a person associated with the Confederate Army, so title most likely honorary. Part of backflap missing but a very clean cover with quite a scarce red postmark. |
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CSA #4 Horz Pair which appear to be Stone 2 but not plated (margins close right and left and a somewaht dry printing) tied by two strikes of a Grid cancel with the matching small single rim Marshallville, Ga CDS at the left 14 SEP (1862). Addressed to Rev F. R. Goulding, Macon, Ga. Backflap missing but a very clean cover and a not commonly seen postmark from Macon County. |
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CSA #4 Vert Pair affixed sideways which appear to be Stone 3 with good clear crisp impressions but not plated (4-Margin with short transfers both stamps at lower left, the bottom stamp showing a white shirt front variety, and a minor corner fault at the upper left) tied by the Griffin, Ga CDS 10 JUL (1862). Coarse brown paper cover with Military Address to Capt T. W. Atkins 53rgd Ga Reg Col L. T. Doyal, Richmond, Va. T. W. Atkins was commissioned Capt of Co A 53rd Ga Inf 4/28/1862 and resigned a year later 5/26/1863 with no further record. Col Leonard T. Doyal assumed command of the regiment 5/12/1862 and resigned 10/8/1862 with no further record. Cover with a minor reduction at the right but is otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #10 Frame Line and CSA #11 (AD) used in combination (CSA #11 margin touches at right and the CSA #10 is 4-Margin with a full line at right but the CSA #11 stamp overlaps the left side of the frame line stamp and only a very small part of the line at the left can be seen above the overlap also a minor amount of light gum soaking) tied together by the Milledgeville, Ga CDS with a second strike of the same CDS at the left 29 JUL (1863). From the Stephens Correspondence addressed to the Vice President at Crawfordsville, Taliaferro Co., Geo. Usual missing backflap and short summary on the reverse reads “Hon P. -- (cannot decipher the last name) July 28, 1863 Milledgeville Friendly and political.” Very clean cover with just a little edge wear at top and a minor upper right corner repair but an excellent and certainly a very rarely seen combination usage with the frame line stamp to make the double rate. Ready to exhibit. Ex- Robert Wiseman. |
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CSA #6 Horz Pair London Print (margin just a bit irregular at bottom cenetr) with the Athens, Ga CDS 13 SEP (1862). College Cover with a fancy embossed dark blue corner card in the shape of a scroll “Lucy Cobb Insitute Athens, Ga.” The stamps were originally affixed over the corner card but have been lifted and hinged below the embossing for demonstration purposes. Addressed to Wm M. Blanton, Griffin, Ga. Very Fine. |
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CSA #12 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by the Thomaston, Ga CDS 21 NOV (1864). Period docketing at left dates the cover to late in the war. Addressed to Col John Duncan, Jackson, Miss with routing instructions across the top to avoid the Union armies “Via Albany, Fort Valley, Opelika.” John Duncan was a prominent citizen of Jackson whose title of “Col” was honorary and not associated with the Confederate Army. Wallpaper Cover with a colorful floral design in Gray, Red, and Green. Part of one backflap missing and one side flap reattached from the inside with archival tape, otherwise Very Fine. Displays very well flapped over from the left and the bottom. |
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CSA #1 Two Singles Stone 1 with the right stamp Plated as Position 20 and the left stamp not plated but both stamps obviously are from the same sheet (left stamp has a close margin on the right and the right stamp is a bit close on the left) tied together and to the cover by two strikes of a Grid Cancel with the matching Penfield, Ga CDS to the left 3 MAR (1862). Addressed to Joseph S. Jones Esq, Henderson, North Carolina with forawrding instructions to Warrenton NC if not in Henderson. Additional mauscript “Paid 10” below the stamps for an unknown reason. Cover has been expertly and professionally restored at the top center to an Extremely Fine appearance. The restoration does not involve the stamps, postal markings, or address. |
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CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin but a little close on the right and affixed upside down) tied by the large single rim Augusta, Ga CDS 23 DEC. Adveristy Cover made from and blue and red lined unused ledger page with the upper left corner flapped down for display. Addressed to Shelton Oliver Esqr, Crawford PO Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Backflap opening tears otherwise Very Fine. |
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Turned Cover -- 1st Use (inside) CSA #12 (KB) (4-Margin but close on the right) tied by larger single rim Augusta, Geo CDS 17 DEC (1864) addressed to Mrs. R. C. Stiles, Clarksville Habersham Co., Georgia. 2nd Use (outside) CSA #12 (KB) (4-Margin but close on the left) tied by a partial but legible strike of the BLUE Clarksville, Ga CDS 14 APR (1865) addressed to Mrs. Wm. H. Elliott, Hayneville Houston County, Georgia. Very Fine turned cover with two Keatinge and Ball stamps and very late usage of a general issue stamp from Georgia. |
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USA #26 (nice stamp with part imprint at the left) tied by the large single rim Augusta, Ga CDS 12 MAR (1861) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Addressed to Hon Howell Cobb, Montgomery, Ala. The cover is dated to 1861 by the address. Howell Cobb (former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, former Governor of Georgia, former US Secretary of the Treasury, and later a CSA Maj-Gen) was the speaker of the CSA Provisional Congress in Montgomery, Ala in early 1861 which was the only time that he was in Montgomery, Ala. Part of backflap missing due to opening and a minor sealed edge tear at left center but still a Very Fine appearing cover and an excellent usage. |
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CSA #13 (margin a little close at top left with the margins showing homemade penknife scoring) tied by the VIOLET Augusta, Ga CDS (date not apparent). Period docketing at the upper left dates the cover to January 1865. The violet Augusta, Ga postmark was only in use late 1864 into early 1865. Addressed to Mrs. Albert Smith Care Lieut-Col A. J. Smith, Montgomery, Alabama. The CSA #13 stamp with a violet postmark is decidedly uncommon. Clean cover with backflap opening tears and minor edge and corner faults. CSA Certificate 2009. | $2,500.00 |
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CSA #7 Horz Pair (margins just a little irregular) tied by a neat strike of the Savannah, Geo “Stars” Fancy Cancel 9 MAR. Adversity Cover made from a printed but unused State of Georgia Chatham County Sheriff’s Arrest Warrant legal document displayed flapped from the bottom. Addressed to Miss Kate Enecks, Egypt PO Effingham Ga. Very clean cover and Ex-Bush Exhibit. | $300.00 |
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CSA #2 H&L (4-Margin) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent) Adversity Cover made from a printed insurance form from the Liverpool & London Insurance Company displayed with the upper right corner flapped down. Addressed to Mr. Thaddeous McGee, Raleigh NC. Minor horizontal file fold at the top very lightly affecting the stamp and a small sealed edge tear at bottom center. Very Fine overallappearance and a nice stamp. | $450.00 |
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CSA #6xu2 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional 18 NOV 1861. Addressed to Judge D. Kiddoo, Milledgeville, Ga. Cover is Crown listed as ATL-072. Slight reduction at the right just to the address. Full and boldstrikes of the postal markings and an overall Very Fine appearance. | $650.00 |
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CSA #6xu6 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 10 Provisional 22 SEP 1861. Military Address to Capt Benj C. Yancey, Fulton’s Dragoons, Col T. R. R. Cobb’s Geo Legion, Yorktown, Virginia. Cover is Crown listed as ATL-108. Benjamin Cudsworth Yancey (1818-1891), Minister to Argentina under President Buchanan, was Capt of Co B Cavalry Battalion of Cobb’s Legion and promoted Major 11/15/1861. Col Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb (1823-1862), brother of Howell Cobb, was promoted Brig-Gen 11/1/1862 and was killed defending the Sunken Road at Fredericksburg (Va) 12/13/1862. Very clean appearing cover with bold strikes of the postal markings. Very well matched corner repair at the upper right which does not affect any of the postal markings. Part of backflap replaced with amismatch which does not affect an overall Very Fine appearance. | $800.00 |
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CSA #7 Vert Pair (very coarse printing 4-Margin but close top and right affixed sideways) tied by the Kingston, Ga CDS partially struck off the cover 20 AUG. Military Address to Gen Howell Cobb Comg Quincy, Florida. Backflap opening tear and a redundacy in the address on the face of the cover most likely secondary to handwriting practice. But still a very cleancover addressed to one of the more prominent political figures of the period. | $250.00 |
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CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by the small double circle Macon, Ga CDS 24 APR (1864 by period docketing on the face of the cover). Coarse brown paper cover which appears to be a homemade adversity cover with a Military Address to Lieut John F. Steele Care Capt Thos B. Lee Chief Engineer, Army of Florida. John Frederick Steele (1826-1913) of Huntsville, Ala was a lawyer and civil engineer who served throughout the war in various engineering positions. Thomas Broome Lee (1835-1922) was a civil engineer from Camden SC who served throughout the war as a staff officer first as an Assistant Quartermaster and then as an Engineering Officer. Backflap opening tear but still a Very Fine Cover. | $250.00 |
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CSA #82xu2 Thomasville, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional 13 JUN 1862. Crown listed cover as THO-045. Military Address to Lt Col W. D. Mitchell, Cranstons Bluff, Savannah, Ga. William Dixon Mitchell was Lt Col and then Col of the 29th Ga Inf. The unit was assigned to the Savannah area until later joining the Army of Tennessee. Col Mitchell is listed as wounded at Chickamauga 9/19/1863 and captured as a POW at Nashville 12/15/1864. He was confined at Johnson’s Island until released 7/25/1865. Cover has a very minor reduction at the left not affecting anything as well as backflap opening tears. A little light foxing is evident but the postal markings are complete. Overall the cover has a quite a cleanappearance. | $600.00 |
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CSA 6xu6 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 10 Provisional 13 SEP 1861. Crown listed cover as ATL-105. Cover from the Stephens Correspodence addressed to the Vice President in Richmond, Va. Usual summary on the reverse “S. Root Atlanta, Ga Sept 12th 1861 to introduce Lt Leyden who desires to raise a Battalion of artillery or Regt of Infantry.” The officer referred to in the summary was most likely Lt Austin Leyden of Co F 1st Ga Inf. He apparently got his wish as in early 1862 he was a Major commanding the 9th Ga Battalion Light Artillery. Cover with usual missing backflap for this correspondence and a small neat edge repair at the left center. Some edge staining is noted at the left and at the bottom right. Still a very clean appearing cover with bold strikes of the postal markings. | $450.00 |
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CSA #11a (AD) (4-Margin Milky Blue) tied by a full strike of the Athens, Ga CDS 20 JUN. Coarse brown paper homemade adversity cover addressed to Mr. Wm M. Blanton, Griffin, Ga. Very Fine. | $100.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the Valdosta, Ga CDS Dietz Type IV 1 DEC. Small but complete Wallpaper Cover with a colorful blue and white floral design displayed flapped from the right. Addressed to Dr. Charles A. Geiger Care Messers Mitchell & Penick, Macon, Ga. Very Fine. | $850.00 |
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CSA #5 (standard rose color affixed sideways with margin a little close at left upper corner and a small surface scuff at the same corner) tied by a full strike of the Calhoun, Ga CDS 19 JUL (1862). Very clean coarse brown paper cover addressed to Mrs. Rachel Gibson, Griffin, Geo. |
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Turned Cover -- 1st Use (inside): CSA #4 Stone 2 (4-Margin but close at the upper left and showing a very dry printing) with a Grid Cancel and the matching Athens, Ga CDS to the left 25 APR (1862) and addressed to Mrs. O. H. Prince, Kingston Bartow County, Georgia. 2nd Use (outside): CSA #2 Paterson (4-Margin but with a light central vertical preaffixing crease and a small corner fault at the upper right) tied by a full strike of the Kingston, Ga CDS 8 OCT (1862) and addressed to Hon David C. Barrow, Athens, Georgia. Unusual to see this combination of stamps on a turned cover. Very clean cover with a minor reduction on the left not affecting anything. Both stamps displayed with the lower right corner folded up. | $550.00 |
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CSA #20xu1 Dalton, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional 26 SEP 1861 with the month logo inverted. Orange paper cover addressed to Mrs. S. N. Speers, La Grange, Ga. Postal markings are clear and easily identifiable but not all that well struck. This cover is not currently listed in the Crown census. Very clean cover. | $700.00 |
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Turned Cover -- 1st Use (inside): CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin) pen-canceled with no postal markings addressed to Mrs. Martha Orr, Washington, Georgia. 2nd Use (outside): CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by the Oxford, Ga CDS 12 NOV addressed to Mr. S. P. Orr, Jefferson Jackson Co., Ga. There is a Private S. P. Orr listed as a member of the 4th Ga State Guard Cavalry which was a six month unit organized in the summer of 1863 for Georgia home defense and mustered out in February 1864. That would fit a November 1863 date for this cover. Cover is complete and clean with just a little light foxing. | $150.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 5 Type III with the Savannah, Ga Paid CDS 27 JUL 1861. Orange paper cover addressed to Mr. William J. Dickey, Duncanville Thomas County, Ga. Minor reduction at the left not affecting anything, Very Fine. | $100.00 |
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Turned Cover -- 1st Use: CSA #7 Horz Pair (margins tight and smal edge faults) tied by the Hartwell, Ga CDS (date not apparent). Full Military Address to Mr. J. P Walters, Shelbeyville, East Tennessee In care of Capt J. G. McMullen Co A 9 Bat Ga Vol, Reins Brigade. 2nd Use: Handstamp Soldiers Due 10 (no postmark) which is consistent with the recorded Shelbeyville, Ten Type III handstamp. Addressed to Mrs. Fannie Walters, Hartwell, Georgia. Endorsed at left “Private J. P. Walters of Co D (37)th Ga Regt of Infantry.” Both Private Walters and Capt McMullen initially entered service in Co A 9th Battn Ga Infantry which was later redesignated as the 37th Ga Inf 5/6/1863. Capt McMullen was Killed-in-Action at Missionary Ridge (Ten) 11/25/1863. Private Walters was wounded but date and place not given, only that he subsequently died of his wounds. Very Fine green paper cover with the first use displayed showing the full military address. Ex-Kaplan. | $350.00 |
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CSA #6 Single Use Prior to the Rate Change (margins a little irregular) tied by the Savannah, Ga CDS 16 JUN (1862). Addressed to Miss Mary A. Smith, Perry’s Mills, Tatnall County, Ga. Adversity Cover made from a blue paper printed lined Ledger Page (unused) displayed flapped down from the upper left corner. Very Fine. Ex-Kaplan. | $300.00 |
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CSA #6xu2 Atlanta, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional dated 18 JUL 1861. Addressed to Mrs. Rebecca M. Bell Care of T. B. Howard Esq, Columbus, Georgia. Part of backflap missing and backflap tears with a little corner and edge wear, but still a very clean overall appearance. | $550.00 |
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USA Star Die Fayetteville, Ga 26 JAN 1861 Georgia Independent State. Addressed to Mr. T. W. Nash, Yellow River PO, Gwinnett Co., Ga. Backflap opening tears, otherwise Very Fine. | $350.00 |
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USA Postal Stationery with a Grid Cancel and the Savannah, Ga CDS to the left 20 MAY 1861 (full yeardate in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Addressed to Dr. G. J. McCleskey, Athens, Ga. Cover clean with a minor file fold across the top. | $150.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the Decatur, Ga CDS Dietz Type IA all in a deep bright red 10 DEC (1861). Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Mr. J. H. Rutledge, Iron Factory, Ga. Minor corner wear otherwise Very Fine. Ex-Matz. | $350.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the Roswell, Ga CDS Dietz Type I all in VIOLET 21 DEC (1861). Addressed to Messers McWilliams & Roberts, Griffin, Ga. Minor sealed edge tear at upper left corner and part of backflap missing. Still a very clean cover and violet markings that are not commonly seen. | $200.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the Brunswick, Ga CDS Type IA 2 JAN (1862). Adversity use of an envelope with a pre-printed business address to Messers Kinney & Co., Savannah, Geo. The pre-printed address is lined through and the addressed to Miss Janice Clopton Care Maj. Hazelhurst, Waynesville, Wayne Co., Geo. Backflap opening tears and some minor edge wear, otherwise a very clean cover. | $200.00 |
 | CSA #12 (AD) Vert Pair (faults at top) paying the double rate and tied by the VIOLET Augusta, Ga CDS 9 APR (1865). The color of the CDS is light against the blue paper cover but is still legible with the 9 APR date. Since the violet Augusta, Ga CDS was only used in late 1864 into 1865, cover must be 1865 and therefore very late usage dated the day of Lee’s surrender. Addressed to Miss Campbell, Arsenal Hill, Columbia So. Ca. The sender apparently did not know that Columbia SC fell to the Union 2/17/1865, so it is unlikely that this cover was ever delivered. Backflap opening tear but otherwise a very clean cover. | $850.00 |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 (not plated) (margin cut into at the bottom) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 25 MAR (1862). Addressed to Mr. Samuel Rhea, Blountville, Tenn. Advertising Cover with Blue Embossed Oval Shield at upper left “J. A. Ansley & Co., Commission Merchants, Augusta, Ga.” This is the company that would later form a partnership with Rigdon (Leech & Rigdon revolvers) for the purpose of manufacturing pistols (Rigdon & Ansley) for the Confederacy. Rebacked cover front with slight reduction at the right. | $300.00 |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 Position 4 (margin touches at right but with a large upper sheet margin) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 4 APR (1862). Manuscript “Due 5” for the underpayment of postage most likely for distance over 500 miles. Blue paper cover from the Alexander H. Stephens Correspondence addressed to the Vice-President in Richmond, Virginia. Usual secretarial short summary on the reverse “George W. Lamar 3 April 1862 Augusta, Ga in reference to cadetship for his son -- states that certain capitalists are semi-weekly carrying out cotton.” Backflap missing as is usual for the Stephens Correspondence. Very clean cover. | $350.00 |
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USA #26 tied by a Grid Cancel and also tied by the Savannah, Geo CDS 27 FEB 1861 (full yeardate within the postmark) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Overall Advertising Cover in gray for the Screven House (Hotel) at the corner of Bull & Congress Streets in Savannah with a picture of the hotel building. From the Alexander H. Stephens Correspondence addressed to the Vice-President in Montgomery, Ala the first capital of the Confederacy. Short notation on the reverse only identifies the sender as Roland B. Hall of Savannah, Ga. Replaced backflap and a little light water staining at the lower left which does not otherwise detract from a Very Fine appearingoverall advertising cover. | $1,500.00 |
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CSA #12 (AD) (margin touches at the top) tied by the Griffin, Ga CDS 12 SEP. Addressed to Miss Sophia T. Baldwin, Munford Station Talladega County, Alabama via Selma, Alabama. Adversity Cover made from a coastal map which shows Horse Shoe Cove. There are several Horse Shoe Coves, but this one appears to be at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Displayed with the lower left corner flapped up. Small but complete cover Very Fine. | $400.00 |
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CSA #4 Horz Pair Stone 2 (not plated) (4-Margin) barely tied at the bottom by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS 14 JUN 1862. Blue paper cover addressed to Mr. W. R. Johnson, Petersburg, Va. Very Fine. | $400.00 |
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CSA #94xu2 Talbotton, Ga Handstamp PAID 10 Provisional markings dated 28 SEP 1864 (late usage). Adversity Cover made from a printed Army Form. Addressed to C. W. McFadden, Landsford Chester Dist (SC). Manuscript at upper left “per politeness of Capt McKenney” indicates that the cover was orignally intended to be handcarried but was apparently posted instead. Signed “Dietz’ on the back and a Crown listed cover of which this is one of only two recorded Talbotton Handstamp PAID 10 Provisionals on an Adversity Cover. The cover is listed on Page 638 of the Crown Survey book and again on Page 114 as cover TAL-023 of the Census of Georgia Postmaster Provisionals book. Recently a question has arisen that because of the “Politeness” notation that the cover may represent a handstamp paid usage and not a true provisional use. In late September 1864, Atlanta had fallen and Sherman’s army was occupying a significant part of Georgia. The provisional cover could very easily have been available made up in advance by the sender for later use but was originally planned to be handcarried at that time as the safer mode of sending. But for whatever reason, the cover was posted instead and not handcarried. So several explanations are possible for the “Politeness” notation. The notation does not in and of itself negate the provisional status of the markings. Very Fine cover and a very interesting history. | $1,250.00 |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 Position 24 (4-Margin with minor faults) tied by the Savannah, Geo PAID CDS 21 MAR (1862) with a second srike of the same CDS to the left. Addressed to Maj Robert Allen, Zebulon, Georgia. The addressee, a prominent citizen of the Zebulon area, was not an officer in the Confederate Army. The military rank comes from his service in the US Army during the Indian Wars. Small but complete cover with just a little light foxing, backflap opening tears, and a little edge wear. | $300.00 |
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CSA #13 Right Half Diagonal Bisect accepted by the postmaster to pay the 10c rate tied by the Albany, Ga CDS 16 NOV 1864. Addressed to C. F. Lewis Esq, Augusta, Geo. PF Certificate 2001 which notes “repaired at left.” The cover was originally slit open at the left edge, and the repair noted on the certificate is minor and professionally done. The cover has an overall Very Fine appearance. | $1,600.00 |
 | CSA #7 Horz Pair and two singles (margins a bit irregular) paying the 20c double weight rate and tied together and to the cover by two strikes of the Atlanta, Ga CDS 30 APR. Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Miss Sallie G. Waller, Temperance PO, Amherst County, Virginia. Minor backflap opening tear but still a Very Fine appearance. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #57xu1 Milledgeville, Ga Handstamp PAID 5 Provisional 1 OCT (1861). Addressed to Col S. P. Thurmond, Solicitor Genl, Athens, Georgia. In the middle of the backflap is the embossed colorless oval seal of the “Executive Departmant Georgia.” Milledgeville was the state capital of Georgia during the war. This cover is listed as MIL-043 in the Crown Census of Georgia Provisional Covers. Very Fine. | $600.00 |
| USA Star Die with a Grid Cancel with the matching Thomasville, Ga CDS to the left 7 FEb (1861) USA Used in CSA Georgia just three days after the formation of the Confederate Government. Addressed to Mrs. Eliza J. Baldy, Griffin, Georgia. Minor backflap opening tears but still Very Fine. | $250.00 | |
 | USA #26 tied by a Grid Cancel with the matching Savannah, Ga CDS to the left 8 MAY 1861 (full yeardate in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Georgia. Excellent address to Hon Howell Cobb, President of the Confederate Congress, Montgomery, Ala prior to the relocation of the Confederate capital to Richmond, Va. Part of backflap missing and a small sealed edge tear at upper left but still an overall Very Fine appearance. | $200.00 |
 | CSA #7 Single Use (margin just touches at bottom left) tied by a partial strike of the Athens, Ga CDS (date in the CDS not apparent but receiving docketing dated Feb 12th 1864). Coarse brown paper cover addressed in pencil locally to Miss Lizzie Yerbey, Athens, Ga Overpaid Drop Letter. Clean appearing cover with a slight reduction at the left not affecting anything and a little edge and corner wear. | $175.00 |
 | USA #26 tied by a Grid cancel with the matching Greensborough, Ga CDS 8 MAY (1861) USA Used in CSA Georgia. From the Alexander H. Stephens Correspondence addressed to the Vice-President in Montgomery, Ala (the first capital of the Confederacy). The backflap is still intact on this cover, and the short secretarial summary on the back reads “R. J. Davidson Greensboro, Geo wants position for his son in Army.” Exceptionally Fine early CSA Stephens cover. | $500.00 |
 | CSA #2 Paterson (margin a little close at top but with a very prominent circular random printing flaw at right center) tied by a partial strike of the Newnan, Ga balloon CDS 10 DEC (1862). Addressed to Miss Ruth L. Nesbitt Care of Madam (cannot decipher the name because of the handwriting), Columbia, S. Ca. The addressee was the teen age daughter of Thomas Nesbitt, a very wealthy planter in the Columbia SC area. Cover shows some apparent very well done edge and corner repairs to a very clean appearance with a nice stamp showing a prominent printing flaw. Minor reduction at the left not affecting anything. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #2 Paterson Stone Y (margin close at right) tied by the Etowah, Ga balloon CDS with a NOV (1862) date. Course brown paper cover addressed to Isaac R. Wade Esq, Port Gibson, Claibourne Co., Miss. Minor reduction at the right not affecting anything. Very clean cover. | $300.00 |
 | CSA #7 Pair (close at bottom left and appear to be on London Paper) tied by a partial strike of the Rimless Palmetto, Ga CDS 15 OCT (1862). Coarse brown paper cover with Military Address to Mr. W. H. A. Davenport, Company C, 35th Regt Ga Vols, Richmond, Va. William H. A. Davenport enlisted as a private in Co C 35th Ga Inf 9/17/1861 and was promoted Ordnance Sergeant 7/2/1862. He is listed as having died in the hospital at Lynchburg, Va (presumably of disease) on 12/31/1862. Very clean cover with a little edge wear and two minor edge repairs at the bottom right and bottom left. Not a commonly seen rimless postmark. | $300.00 |
 | CSA #12c (AD) (4-Margin Greenish-Blue) Pen-Cancel and the matching manuscript “Quitman, Ga Feb 9.” Adversity Cover made from a blue paper printed but unused legal form displayed flapped up from the bottom. The cover is from the Kell Correspondence addressed to Mrs. John M. Kell Care N. C. Munroe Esqr (Mrs. Kell’s father), Macon (Ga). The addressee was the wife of Lieutenant (later Commander) John McIntosh Kell CSN (1823-1900) who was the Executive Officer of the CSS Alabama. However, the cover is not in Lieut Kell’s hand. Minor reduction on the right not affecting anything. Very clean cover. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #12c (AD) (4-Margin Greenish-Blue) pen-cancel and the matching manuscript “Stockton, Ga Aug 25 (1863)” at the upper left. Obscure postal usage from Clinch County. Folded Letter Complete which confirms the date with Military Address to Maj A. T. MacIntyre, Thomasville, Ga. Major Archibald T. MacIntyre at this time was in command of Georgia MacIntyre’s Infantry Battalion State Guard unit which was later in 1863 organized into the 11th Ga Inf Regt State Guard. The letter is short but concerns accepting a company of Echols (County) Volunteers into Major MacIntyre’s command. Minor fold splits reinforced on the inside witharchival tape. Very Fine appearance. | $200.00 |
 | CSA #12c (AD) (4-Margin Greenish-Blue) tied by the Savannah, Ga Paid CDS 4 MAR (1864), Adversity Cover made from a printed unused City of Savannah tax form from the Charles Manigault Charleston SC Correspondence. Very Fine displayed with the lower left corner flapped over. | $400.00 |
 | CSA #4 Stone 2 (not plated) (margin close at the left) tied by the Atlanta, Ga CDS 24 JUN 1862. Manuscript “Due 5” at left as cover was underpaid for distance. Coarse brown paper cover addressed to Maj A. W. Aston, Emory, Va with routing Via Knoxville, Ten. Could not find a Major A. W. Aston associated in any capacity with the Confederate Army. Title was either pre-war, honorary, or perhaps a state commission. Minor reduction at left not affecting anything. Very clean underpaid rated “Due 5” cover just a few days before the rate change. | $350.00 |
 | CSA #1 Stone 1 (not plated) (margin c;lose at top but a very nice Olive Green color shade) tied by a full strike of the Atlanta, Ga CDS. Christmas Eve Day cover dated 24 DEC 18961. Addressed to Mess John Bomar & Co, Bivingsville, Spartanburg District SC. Minor corner fault at upper right, otherwise a Very Fine overall appearance. | $350.00 |
 | Turned Cover -- 1st Use (inside): CSA CSA #12 (AD) (margin touches at top) tied by the small double circle Macon, Ga CDS 6 OCT with Military Address to Dr. D. R. Cumming, Hospital Steward, Richmond (the remainder of the address on the inside of the cover is too faint to read). Dr. David R. Cumming of Warthen’s Store, Ga is listed as a Hospital Steward with the 12th Ga Battalion Light Artillery. 2nd Use: CSA #12 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by the New Market, Va CDS 28 OCT and addressed to Mrs. Mary Cumming, Warthen’s Store, Washington Co., Georgia and most likely sent by Dr. Cumming back to his wife. Cover with a little light foxing and spotting but is complete and displays both stamps very well with the lower right corner flapped over. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #4 Stone 2 (not plated) (irregular margins and a clipped lower left corner) tied by the Atlanta, Ga CDS 1 JUN (1862). Coarse brown paper cover with Military Address to Maj Ward, Goldsborough, Ga. Period manuscript “Telegram” at top left indicating that the original enclosure which is no longer with the cover was a telegram. Unable to identify the addressee. Backflap missing and a little edge wear but still very presentable. Telegram related covers are not commonly seen. | $200.00 |
 | CSA #11 (AD) (margin close on right) pen-cancelled and matching manuscript “Harmony Grove, Ga Dec 2nd” to the left. Obscure usage from Jackson County. Absolutely spectacular Wallpaper Cover with a very elaborate and colorful design in green, white, dark red, and various shades of brown. Addressed to Mr. J. W. Hargrove, Gainesville, Geo. Extremely Fine. | $1,500.00 |
 | CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin with a upper sheet margin) tied by the Atlanta, Ga CDS 30 SEP (1863). Cover from the Cobb Correspondence addressed to Mrs. Howell Cobb, Athens, Georgia who was the wife of prominent Georgia politician and CSA Maj-Gen Howell Cobb. The cover, however, is not in the general’s hand and most likely came from another family member.Very Fine. Ex-Brian Green. | $150.00 |
 | CSA #12 (AD) (4-Margin) tied by the small double circle Macon, Ga CDS 15 JUN. Blue paper cover from the Cobb Correspondence addressed to Mrs. Howell Cobb, Athens, Georgia. The address is in the hand of CSA Maj-Gen Howell Cobb to his wife and therefore contains the general’s indirect signature. Howell Cobb, a prominent Georgia politician, has a well-known signature that can be easily identified. Minor reduction at the right, otherwise Very Fine. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #6 Single Use Prior to the Rate Change (4-Margin) tied by the Kingston, Ga CDS 16 JUN (1862). Military Address to Captain P. H. Prather, Prather Volunteers, Atlanta, Ga. Patrick Henry Prather of Cobb County, Ga entered Georgia state service as the 1st Lieut of Co A Georgia 3rd Regiment State Troops 10/14/1861 and mustered out 4/15/1862. On 5/15/1862 he was commissioned Captain of Co F (Prather Volunteers) 56th Ga Inf. Capt Prather is listed as having Died of Disease (Typhoid Fever) 9/15/1862 at Georgetown, Kentucky. Cover with just a very little water staining at the upper left cover and backflap opening tears. Very clean cover with embossed flowers in the middle of the backflap indicating that the sender was most likely his wife. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #7 Horz Pair (margins a little irregular) tied by the Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent). Coarse brown paper cover which appears to be homemade with full Military Address to Lieut J. A. Ausby, “Augusta Volunteers” Charleston SC Care of Capt George T. Jackson, Charleston Hotel. The “Augusta Volunteers” was the local name for Co B 1st Ga Regt Local Defense Troops commanded by Capt George T. Jackson. The unit was based in Augusta at the Augusta Arsenal, so not sure what Lt Ausby and Capt Jackson were doing at the Charleston Hotel. One can speculate that they were there for supplies for the Augusta Arsenal comingin on blockade runners, but that is only a guess. Very Fine cover. | $150.00 |
 | CSA #11 (AD) (margin just a bit irregular at right) tied by the Atlanta, Ga CDS 30 NOV (1863). Orange paper cover with a Military Address to Capt Wm H. Rentfro, 27th Ga Vols, Charleston SC. William H. Rentfro was commissiond into Co E 27th Ga Inf 8/9/1861, promoted Capt 12/20/1861 and Major 6/24/1864. He was wounded at Bentonville SC 3/18/1865 and died of his wounds a few weeks later on 4/6/1865 at Smithfield NC. Cover with a minor vertical file fold, otherwise Very Fine. Ex- Brian Green. | $150.00 |
 | Handstamp PAID 5 with the Newnan, Ga CDS Dietz Type IA 12 JUN (could be either 1861 or 1862). Light orange paper cover addressed to Mr. M. H. Hubert, Double Wells Warren County, Georgia. Matthew H. Hubert of Warren County, Georgia enlisted as a private in Co B 48th Ga Inf 7/1/1862 and was promoted Sergt 9/15/1863. Sergt Hubert is listed as wounded at Mine Run (Va) 11/28/1863 and died of his wounds on 12/5/1863. Backflap opening tears but still Very Fine. | $100.00 |
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Kentucky Confederate Usages are very scarce limited to only a small corner of the state from Nov 1861 to Feb 1862. Only a small handful of such covers are ever offered for sale either privately or at auction in any given year. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 Vert Pair Plated as Positions 14, 24 (4-Margin with a little surface scuffing) tied by the usual weak strike of a bluish Bowling Green KY CDS (date not apparent). Addressed to Mr. A. F. Drake, Church Hill Jefferson Co., Miss. There were four soldiers named “Drake” (relatives from Jefferson County, Miss) serving together in the Miss Jefferson Light Artillery which at this time was an Army of Kentucky unit. It is very likely that one of them sent this letter home to Jefferson County, Miss. Reduced a little at the left not affecting anything. Very clean cover with an uncommon CSA Kentucky usage. | $1,000.00 |
 | Soldiers “Due 5” (ms) with the small single rim Columbus KY CDS 6 JAN (1862). Handstamp DUE 5 applied in transit at Memphis, Ten. Addressed to Mrs. E. P. Worthington, Egg’s Point, Miss. Endorsed at top left “C. Worthington Bolivar Troop.” “Bolivar Troop” refers to Co A 1st Mississippi Cavalry Battalion which would later in 1862 become Co H 1st Mississippi Cavalry. “Bolivar” refers to the Mississippi county where the unit was raised. Very clean cover with a minor reduction at the right, a small sealed edge tear at top center, and a very well done barely noticeable upper right corner repair. | $750.00 |
  | Two covers from the same correspondence -- the first cover is CSA #1Stone 2 (not plated) (4-Margin) tied by the Columbus, Miss CDS 31 DEC(1861) with a Military Address to Lt Col Saml M. Meek of Col Patton’s Regiment, 60 Days Miss Troops, Bowling Green Ky. The first cover was sent by Col Meek’s wife in Columbus, Miss. The second cover is from Col Meek’s back to his wife in Columbus, Miss with a CSA #1 Stone 2 (not plated with small faults) tied by the Bowling Green KY CDS 11 JAN (1862). Samuel M. Meek was Lt Col of the 1st Regiment Mississippi Militia and was part of what is known as the Mississippi Army of 10,000 which was raised for 60 days and sent by Mississippi Governor Pettus to help defend southern Kentucky which explains the unusual military address in the first cover. Both covers have a very clean appearance with parts of the backflap missing and a tiny corner repair at the upper left of the Columbus, Miss cover. These covers make an excellent pair in and out of Confederate held Kentucky and can easily be exhibited. They will only be sold as a pair. Ex-Monroe Collection. | $1,800.00 |
 | Handstamp PAID 5 with the Bowling Greeen KY CDS Type IA 21 JAN (1862). Addressed to Mrs. Kate Foster, Crawfordville Lowndes County, Miss. Endorsed at top left “14 Regt Miss Vol.” The 14th Miss Inf was in Kentucky at this time and Company K (Columbus Rifles) was raised in Lowndes County. The sender is not identified but was most likely a relative (perhaps a brother) or friend in Company K as there is no “Foster” listed on the roster of the regiment. Small but complete cover with a little light foxing and a little edge wear with a minor corner repair at the the lower right. Still an overall very clean appearance. | $800.00 |
 | Soldiers “Due 5” in manscript with the BLUE Bowling Green, Ky CDS 7 DEC (1861). Handstamp DUE 5 applied over the manuscript in transit at Memphis, Ten. Endorsed at upper left “Soldiers Letter Capt Fletcher Co O 1st Ark Bat, Hindman’s Brigade.” Addressed to the soldier’s father Col Elliot H. Fletcher, Osceola Mississippi County, Arkansas. Capt Elliot H. Fletcher Jr., the sender of this letter, was killed at the Battle of Shiloh 4/6/1862. Capt Fletcher’s wartime letters were published in 1963 by the Pulaski County (Arkansas) Historical Society. Elliot H. Fletcher Sr was a merchant and plantation owner whose title of “Col” was honorary and not associated with the Confederate Army. Backflap opening tears but otherwise Very Fine. | $1,250.00 |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 Horz Pair (Olive Green 4-Margin but just a little close at bottom left) tied by the New Orleans, La CDS 11 JAN (1862). Light orange paper cover addressed to Messers George W. Bruce & Co Memphis, Tenn. Embossed colorless advertising oval on the backflap “Griffen, Smedes & Co 153 Common St New Orleans.” Lower backflap missing but otherwise Very Fine. |
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USA Star Die with the New Orleans, La CDS 9 APR (1861) USA Used in the CSA. Embossed colorless advertising shield on the backflap for “Wm C. Tompkins & Co Foreign & Domestic Dry Goods No 2 Magazine St New Orleans.” Addressed to Mess Welch & Carroll Denton Denton County, Texas. Some very light edge water staining which really does not detract. Otherwise Very Fine. Ex-Skinner. |
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“Pd 5” in manuscript with the Homer CH, La CDS (date not apparent). Clean orange paper cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the requisite pinholes. Obscure Louisiana usage from Claiborne Parish. |
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Handstamp (Paid) 5 (also a manuscript “paid 5c”) with the Paincourtville, La CDS Dietz Type A 18 MAR (1862). Clean and attractive cover addressed to Mrs Margaret Winchester Care of J. Winchester Esqr Fort Adams, Mississippi. Obscure Louisiana usage from Assumption Parish. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 (2 singles from different sheets as two distinct color shades are represented with the left stamp 4-Margin but close at the top and the right stamp just touching in spots on three sides) tied together and to the cover by the New Orleans, La CDS 29 JAN (1862). Addressed to Dr. N. Rowell Florence, Alabama. Somewhat reduced at left not affecting anything and some light gum staining around the edge of the right stamp. Cover has an otherwise Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #62x3 Vert Pair (4-Margin affixed sideways) tied by a full strike (slightly blurred) of the New Orleans, La CDS 21 JUN (1861). Early usage of the First Printing. Light green paper folded printed circular concerning current cotton prices (business letter also written on the circular thus accounting for the 10c rate over 500 miles) addressed to Wm M. Menlove Esq Charleston SC. Barely noticeable very light file folds through the stamps, otherwise Very Fine. CSA Certificate 2000. Ex-HGreen. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 (Re-Rated from manuscript Paid 5cts) with the Bayou Goula, La CDS Dietz Type IA 8 FEB (1862). Addressed to Messers Geo W. Bruce Memphis, Tenn. Part of backflap missing otherwise Extremely Fine and a scarce cover showing as re-rated usage presumably for being overweight. Ex-Kohn. |
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CSA #62x3 Provisional (margin just touching at the left) tied by a somewhat smeared strike of the New Orleans, La CDS 18 JUN 1861 by period docketing at the left (very early usage). Addressed to Mr. B. Hamilton Esqr Laurel Hill, La. Folded wrapper and very clean. |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 Horz Pair (4-Margin Light Green with a small partial scissor cut between the stamps and affixed upside down in the upper left corner paying the 10c rate over 500 miles) barely tied at the top by the Farmerville, La CDS 8 MAY (1862). Addressed to Miss H. P. Stewart Cushing, Ala. Small ladies type cover with part of backflap missing but otherwise very clean and an uncommon usage. |
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USA Star Die with a partial strike of the New Orleans, La CDS with a FEB (1861) date. The day is not visible. But since Louisiana seceded 26 JAN 1861, that puts this cover in the Confederate period. Very clean cover addressed to Mr. Abel Lyman Lyons Wayne Co NY. |
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USA Star Die with the New Orleans, La CDS 18 APR (1861). Addressed to Mr. James P. Boyce Greenville, South Carolina. Minor top edge repairs not affecting anything and backflap tears. Otherwise a very clean cover. |
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CSA #1 Stone1 (margin just touches at the upper right with the stamp affixed upside down) tied by a framed Grid cancel. From the Douglas M. Hamilton, Bayou Sara, La correspondence. Period docketting at the left indicates that the sender was Charles G. Hunter and is dated June 13th 1862. There are a number of other covers in the Hunter - Hamilton Correspondence addressed to Douglas Hamilton in Bayou Sara, La. The other covers bear the Bayou Sara postmark. This one has a simple grid which could indicate an overpaid drop letter. But most likely this is a Way usage. The 1850 Census lists a Charles G. Hunter as a 38 year old planter in West Feliciana Parish, La. West Feliciana Parish is on the Mississippi River north of Baton Rouge with St. Francisville as the Court House. Bayou Sara was very near if not actually part of St. Francisville. Most likely Charles G. Hunter sent the letters to Douglas Hamilton in Bayou Sara from his plantation with the 5c stamp affixed by placing it directly on the riverboat to Bayou Sara in which case the 5c rate was correct. The extra way fee would have been paid directly to the captain and would not appear as postage. Stamp was then canceled on arrival in Bayou Sara usually with the Bayou Sara postmark, but this time with a simple grid probably left over from prewar days. Very nice cover and excellent usage. Ex-Schumacher, Ex-Kohn, Ex-Tate. |
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CSA #62x1 (2c Blue Provisional margin just in at right and at bottom left) tied by a partial strike of the New Orleans, La CDS 2 NOV (1861). Folded printed circular from the Citizen’s Bank of Louisiana addressed to M. Murray Esqr, Oak Grove, Osyka, Mississippi. Very Fine appearance. | $3,000.00 |
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Soldiers Handstamp Due (no rate and Dietz unlisted) with the small single rim New Iberia, La CDS 13 MAR (day logo is upside down). Endorsed across the top “From Cyrille Soileau Co H Crescent Regt La Vol” and addressed to Mademoiselle Aleina Viger, Opelousas Post Office, La. Wallpaper Adversity Cover with a stylized floral pattern in blue, white, and gray displayed flapped up from the bottom. Minor light foxing, but otherwise Very Fine. Ex-Boshwit. |
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CSA #62x4 New Orleans 5c red Brown on Bluish Paper Horz Pair (4-Margin) with two striked of the New Orleans, La CDS 28 NOV (1861). Advertising Cover with an embossed colorless oval at the lower left “Tinchant Bros Importers of Havanna Segars Commission Merchants New Orleans.” Orange paper cover addressed to Mess M. Stroma & Co, Montgomery, Ala. Cover a bit reduced at left involving the left edge of the advertising oval and also minor edge faults but still a very clean appearance and a nice pair of stamps. |
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Soldiers “Due 10” (ms) with the Cheneyville, La CDS in RED 1 OCT (1863). Endorsed “From Samuel H. Holbrook Co B Consolidated Regt” (17th Tex Inf) and addressed to the soldier’s wife Mrs. Pamela Ann Holbrook, Woodville Post Office Tyler County, Texas. The original lengthy four page soldier’s camp letter remains with the cover with camp news of the times but is a bit difficult to read because of the very creative non standardized spelling that is used. Cover has just a little water staining at the right which does not really detract from the appearance. And this is a Dietz listed but very scarce and seldom seen red postmark. |
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Handstamp PAID (no rate) with the Amite City, La Balloon CDS Dietz Type I 27 MAY (1862). Postal markings appear to be in a light brown. Short folded letter complete addressed to G. T. Raoul Esr, Independence, La. The complete letter reads “I received a telegraphic dispatch from Mr. Dennis dated at Richmond yesterday, our boys well. Capt Rosser slightly wounded in the arm in a skirmish on the day before. I also received a letter from John my son dated 14th inst in which he said your son was well. Truly yours, W. J. Ridgill.” The unit to which the letter refers was Company 2 of the La Washington Light Artillery commanded by Capt Thomas L. Rosser. Privates John W. Ridgill and W. G. Raoul were members of the company. Thomas L. Rosser (1836-1910) had a distinguished carreer. He was wounded several times and was later promoted Colonel of the 5th Va Cav and then Maj-Gen of Cavalry in late 1864. W. G. Raoul was commissioned Captain and Assistant Quartermaster in 1864 and survived the war. John W. Ridgill also survived the war and was listed as present with his unit at the Appomattox surrender. The Washington Artillery was a very distinguished unit of the Army of Northern Virginia. Very Fine. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 two singles to make the 10c rate (4-Margin but a little close at the bottom of the right stamp affixed side by side to resemble a pair). The left stamp is Stone 2 Position 7 and the right stamp is Stone 2 Position 42. The two stamps are tied together and to the cover by a full clear strike of the New Orleans, La CDS 18 JAN (1862). Addressed to Lewis Thompson Esqr, Hotel Bertie Cty, N. Ca. Very Fine. |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 (not plated) Vert Pair very prominently showing the “Baton Rouge” Roulettes between the stamps (margin just in at the bottom right but the stamps show a very dry printing with a number of prominent random stone flaws and small short transfers) tied by a somewhat weak strike of a RED CDS which can be identified as Ponchatoula, La 1 OCT (1862). Small cover addressed to Miss Abby M. Kent, Tangipaho, La. The cover was sent by Sergt Obediah Amacker of the 4th La Inf to his future wife whom he married in 1864. The regiment was in the Baton Rouge area in the Fall of 1862. Obediah Amacker was later Lt Col of the 3rd LaCav in late 1864. Cover shows just a little edge staining and foxing at the left. The upper left and right corners have been professionally repaired not affecting the stamps or the postmark. Very scarce usage as it is most unusual to find the Baton Rouge rouletted stamps postally used from a town other than Baton Rouge, and a scarce red postmark town as well in its own right. |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the St. Francisville, La CDS Dietz Type IA 29 JUN. High quality green lined stationery encelope addressed to Mrs. Mary E. Walter, Grand Court St. James, La. Minor light foxing otherwise Very Fine and a scarce item. | $350.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the small double circle Natchitoches, La CDS Dietz Type IB 29 SEP 1861. Addressed to Messers Jno T. Hardee & Co, New Orleans, La. Very Fine. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 Vert Pair (4-Margin affixed sideways showing the Baton Rouge Roulettes on all sides and between the stamps with the roulettes on the right actually going through a significant portion of the adjacent stamps) pen-cancelled and manuscript “Baton Rouge, La Nov 18 / 62” at lower left. Addressed to W. A. Gill Esq, Land Office, Greensburg, La. Baton Rouge fell to the Union 5/8/1862 but was recaptured by the CSA 8/21/1862 until again falling to Federal forces on 12/17/1862. During the brief period that the CSA held Baton Rouge after recapturing the city, the post office was reopened; but only manuscript marks were used as the CDS used earlier in the Confederate period appears to have been lost with the first Federal occupation. There are very few covers known during this period (8/21/1862 - 12/17/1862) with the manuscript Baton Rouge mark. And to be used with the previously rouletted stamps is truly remarkable. The cover shows some wear as part of the backflap is missing, edge toning and staining is present, and there are edge and corner repairs at the left. The rouletted stamps are Very Fine. The cover itself is very presentable as is ready to exhibit. There is also an embossed flower on the backflap. Cover is a true very significant item of Confederate Louisiana Postal History. PF Certificate 1984. Ex- Wilson Hulme Collection. |
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USA Star Die Pen-Cancel and manuscript “Warsaw, La Feb 6th (1861)” at upper left corner USA Used in CSA Louisiana two days after formation of the CSA Government. Addressed to Mrs. A. T. Rochester, Rochester NY. Obscure usage from Franklin Parish. Sealed backflap tear otherwise Very Fine. |
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USA Star Die with the Donaldsonville, La CDS 17 APR (1861) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Caines A. Ventiers Jr Esq (unsure of the addressee’s name due to the very flowery handwriting), Manchac, La. Backflap opening tear otherwise Very Fine. |
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Soldiers “Due 10c” in manuscript with the Monroe, La CDS 20 DEC (1863). Addressed to Mrs. Catherine Carson, Tyler Smith County, Texas. Endorsed at left “W. W. Carson Co B McNeils Batt Cav.” William Waller Carson (1845-1930) was a private (later Sgt-Maj) in Co B 19th La Cav Batt (later part of the 4th La Cav) commanded by Maj Archbald McNeill. What appears to be the original letter is still with the cover. The latter is datelined “New York Nov 8 1863” and is from the addressee’s sister consoling her on the death of her husband and asking her to come and stay with them in New York. James Green Carson and his wife Catherine Waller Carson were wealthy plantation owners in Louisiana who fled to Tyler, Texas during the war. In Tyler, James G. Green died of diptheria. There appears to be an across the lines family correspondence involved as more than one letter is known. The letter and the address appear to be in the same hand. Somehow the letter made it from New York through the lines to Monroe, La where it ended up in Private Carson’s hands who then sent it on to his mother via the CSA Postal Service. There is no indication that this is a Flag of Truce cover. Most likely since both families are obviously of some means, the cover was privately handcarried through the lines by a friend or relative or perhaps a paid agent and given to the son in Monroe, La as that was an easier place to travel to at the time than Texas. Very interesting usage which could benefit from some more in depth research. Minor vertical file fold at left otherwise a Very Fine cover and letter. |
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USA Star Die with the Mount Lebanon, La CDS with a MAY 1861 date (bar slug in the place where the day should be) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Hon Henry Marshall, Montgomery, Ala and routed via Vicksburg. Henry Marshall was a prominent Louisiana politician and was a representative from Louisiana to the first Confederate Congress. Minor edge faul top left, minor top reduction, and backflap opening tears but still a very clean cover with a Very Fine overall appearance. |
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CSA #13 Horz Pair (margins a bit irregular and a vertical preaffixing crease to the right stamp) tied by the small double circle Shreveport, La CDS 6 JUL 1864. Addressed to Mr. Carlin Dakin, Sumpter Trinity Co., Texas. The cover originated in Richmond, Va, and the stamps were affixed to pay the 40c Trans-Mississippi rate. However, the cover was handcarried from Richmond after the stamps had been affixed across the Mississippi where it was put directly into the CSA mail at Shreveport, La for delivery on to Texas. The cover is signed at the top “J. B. Sexton MC” (Member of Congress) in a hand separate from the address. In the same hand as the address at left “perliteness of Col Sexton.” Franklin B. Sexton (1828-1900), a wealthy Texas planter and lawyer also known by the honorary title of Col Sexton, represented the Texas 4th District in the Confederate Congress. It is quite evident from the signature and the docketing on the face of the cover that he was the one who carried the cover from Richmond to Shreveport as a favor for a friend. Handcarrying a letter across the Mississippi would have been far more reliable than trusting to the mails at that time. Perhaps Col Sexton was traveling to Shreveport on Congressional business as Shreveport at the time was the military headquarters for the Trans-Mississippi Department or was returning to Texas via Shreveport for some other reason. Cover is illustrated and listed as #E27 in the 1984 Krieger Monograph on the Trans-Mississippi Mails. The cover has a little minor edge wear and some minor wear at upper left and in the address with a little light foxing but is still quite clean, highly presentable, and can easily be exhibited. CSA Certificate from 1982 identifies the cover as “Genuine stamps used for Trans-Mississippi Mail” but does not mention the handcarried component to this cover’s history. |
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“Paid 5” (ms) with the small single rim Arnaudville, La CDS with a distinctly brownish tint to the strike of the CDS 8 FEB (1862), Orange paper cover addressed to John T. Hardies & Co, New Orleans, La. Minor sealed backflap opening tears, otherwise Very Fine and a scarce usage from St. Landry Parish. |
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Handstamp PAID 5 revalued to PAID 10 with the small single rim Fillmore, La CDS 15 JUL (1861). From the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Cover most likely revalued for double wieght. The postal markings are all very distinctly VIOLET in color. Fillmore, La is listed in Blue and is not currently listed in violet. Minor backflap sealed opening tear otherwise Very Fine. |
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Soldiers (Due) 10(ms) with the Franklin, La CDS (not dated). Folded Letter Complete addressed to Dr. Ja H. Starr, Nacogdoches, Texas. The addressee, James Harper Starr (1809-190) was a very prominent Texas businesman and politician who served as Secretary of the Treasury for the Republic of Texas. He would later in 1863 become the Trans-Mississippi Agent for the CSA Post Office Department. Endorsed at top right “Ja F. Starr Co H T(exas) M(ounted) Vol(unteers).” James Franklin Starr (1844-1902), Dr James H. Starr’s son, enlisted as a private in Co H 4th Tex Cav in 1861 and was promoted 1st Sergt 2/24/1862 and later detailed as a clerk to the Adjutant General. The letter is datelined “Camp Hudson April 6 1863” and is a lengthy letter and very detailed concerning troop movements and dispositions in the area, etc. This letter was written just before the Battle of Irish Bend which took place near Franklin, La on 4/14/1863. In the letter, Starr mentions Col Reily, the regimental commander, and Gen Sibley several times. The 4th Tex Cav was part of the Sibley Expedition to New Mexico 1861-1862 and took part in the Battles of Valverde and Glorieta. James F. Starr was part of that expedition. He served throughout the war and ended the war as a Major and the adjutant of Gen Hardeman’s Brigade. Very Fine with receiving docketting in Dr. Starr’s hand. |
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“Paid 5” (ms) with the BLUE St. Joseph, La CDS 17 AUG (1861). Orange paper cover from the Caroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Very Fine Ex-Kohn. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the small double circle Shreveport, La CDS Dietz Type IB 20 AUG 1861. Orange paper cover addressed to Honl Hy Marshall MC, Richmond, Virginia. Henry Marshall (1805-1864) was a signer of the Louisiana Ordinance of Secession and served as a representative from Louisiana in the Confederate Congress. Period notation on the back indicates that the cover came from Roland Jones (1813-1869) who was a prominent Shreveport attorney and judge and represented Shreveport as a US Congressman 1853-1855. Few backflap tears and trivial edge repairs to a Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #5 Plated as Position 35 (4-Margin but close at the top left and a very decent standard rose color) Pen-Cancel and manuscript “Baton Rouge, La Oct 30th 62” at top center. Orange paper cover addressed to Mrs D. B. Rundle, Vicksburg, Miss. Baton Rouge fell to the Union 5/8/1862 but was recaptured by the CSA 8/21/1862 until again falling to Federal forces on 12/17/1862. During the brief period that the CSA held Baton Rouge after recapturing the city, the post office was reopened; but only manuscript marks were used as the CDS used earlier in the Confederate period appears to have been lost with the first Federal occupation. There are very few covers known during this period (8/21/1862 - 12/17/1862) with the manuscript Baton Rouge mark. Part of backflap missing and a light central vertical file fold not affecting the stamp, otherwise a Very Fine appearance. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 Plated as Position 5 (55) (4-Margin but a little close on the left and stamp affixed sideways. A small part of the adjacent stamp above is visible which puts this stamp in Position 55 with the top margin being the horz gutter) tied by the New Orleans, La CDS 31 JAn (1862). Orange paper cover addressed to R. T. Archer Esqr, Port Gibson, Miss. Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID (no rate) with two strikes of the small single rim Keachie, La CDS Dietz Type I 20 MAY. Yellow paper cover addressed to John T. Hardie & Co., New Orleans, La Very Fine. |
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USA Star Die with a full bold strike of the Jackson, La CDS 4 APR (1861) USA Used in CSA Louisiania. From the Carroll Hoy & Co. New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Very Fine. |
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CSA #62x4 New Orleans 5c Red-Brown Provisional on Bluish Paper (margins tight on all four sides) tied by the PAID handstamp with the New Orleans, La CDS to the left 1 SEP (1861). Orange paper cover addressed to A. Heyman, Brashier City, La. Backflap opening tear Very Fine appearance. |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the Waterloo, La small single rim CDS Dietz Type IA all in RED 23 NOV (1861). Wrapper type cover addressed in French to New Orleans, La. Very Fine. |
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USA Star Die with the New Orleans, La CDS 3 MAY (1861) USA Used in the CSA. Addressed to Charles N. Baldwin Care S. Schiffer & Bro. New York. Note New York address and dated after Fort Sumter. Very Fine Ex-Skinner. |
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CSA # 1 Stone 2 Plated as Position 23 (Beautiful 4-Margin Stamp) tied by a full strike of the small single rim Bayou Goula, La CDS 5 APR (1862). Orange paper cover addressed to Messers Geo W. Bruce & Co., Memphis, Tenn. Very clean cover with two sealed opening tears at the top center and a small piece of the backflap missing but still retains an overall Very Fine appearance with a very nice stamp. |
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CSA #1 appears to be Stone 1 but not plated (Beautiful 4-Margin Stamp affixed sideways) tied by a full strike of the New Orleans, La CDS 1 JAN (1862). Orange paper cover addressed to R. T. Archer Esqr, Port Gibson, Miss. Minor reduction at the left not affecting anything, otherwise an Extremely Fine appearing New Years Day cover. |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 Three Singles making the triple 15c rate. The stamps are from the same sheet and are plated from the left as Positions 30, 35, 27. (Two of the stamps are 4-Margin and the third is just a little close at the upper left). The stamps are tied together and to the cover by two full strikes and one partial strike of the New Orleans, La CDS 19 MAR (1862). Yellow paper cover addressed to Mrs. E. C. Hamilton, Laurel Hill, La. Cover with a very minor reduction at the top and a sealed edge tear at top center but still an overall Very Fine appearance showing a scarce 15c triple rate on a cover that is not oversized using three very nice stamps. Ex-Meroni. |
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Handstamp Paid 5 with the Pattersonville, La CDS Dietz Type I 29 AUG (1861). Addressed to Mrs. Mary E. McIlhenny, New Iberia, La. Very Fine. |
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(Paid) “5” (ms) with the Homer, La CDS 3 JUL (1861). Orange paper cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID 10c(ms) with the large balloon Monticello, La CDS (Dietz Unlisted) (date not apparent). Addressed to H. B. Troutman, Macon, Ga via Memphis, Tenn. Backflap opening tears but a very clean cover with very obscure usage from Carroll Parish. |
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Handstamp PAID 10(ms) with the small single rim Collinsburgh, La CDS Dietz Type I 10(ms) 4 JUN. Pink paper cover addressed to Dr. Milling Esqr, Winnsboro, South Carolina. Obscure usage from Bossier Parish. Minor reduction at the left not affecting anything. Very Fine Appearance. |
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Handstamp PAID (no rate) with the small single rim Pleasant Hill, La CDS Dietz Type I (date not fully apparent). Addressed to J. T. Hardie & Co., New Orleans, La. Minor backflap opening tears, otherwise Very Fine. |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the Monroe, La CDS Dietz Type IIIB 14 MAR (1862). Orange paper cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Very Fine. |
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USA Postal Stationery #U10 with Target Cancel and matching Shreveport, La small double circle CDS 11 MAY 1861 (full year date is in the postmark) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to J. H. Gant Esqr Cleveland, Tenn. Interesting period notation on the reverse by the addressee “Joseph Howells insulting letter no worthy an answer.” Minor backflap opening tears otherwise Very Fine. |
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CSA #62x3 New Orleans 5c Brown Provisional on White Paper (4-Margin with a small right sheet margin) tied by a somewhat blurred strike of the New Orleans, La CDS 22 JUN (1861) showing a nice early usage. Addressed to Miss S. Cooper Care Messer John A. Winston & Co., Mobile, Alabama. Part of backflap missing but otherwise a Very Fine appearance and a very nice stamp. |
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“French Settlement, La Paid 10c Feby 24 1863” all in manuscript. Coarse brown paper homemade adversity cover addressed to Gov John L. Manning, Manchester, S. Carolina. The addressee was an antebellum Governor of South Carolina 1852-1854. Sealed tears at bottom center but still a very clean and complete cover from a scarce Louisiana town in Livingston Parish. |
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CSA #1 Stone 1 Plated as Position 18 (4-Margin) Pen-Cancel and the RED Alexandria, La CDS to the left 4 FEB (1862). From the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing spindle holes. Few period ink blots in the address and backflap opening tears, but otherwise Very Fine. Ex-Skinner Louisiana Collection. |
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CSA #7 Horz Pair (margin a little tight at the left) tied by an excellent strike of the RED Alexandria, La CDS 24 JUN (1863). Coarse brown paper cover which appears to be a homemade adversity cover addressed to Mrs. Sarah Law, Linden, Texas. Very Fine Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the St Martainsville, La CDS Dietz Type IB 16 DEC (1861). Addressed to Mr. Alex de Clouet, Richmond, Virginia. Alexander De Clouet (1812-1890), a prominent citizen of St Martains Parish, was a Louisiana congressional representative in Richmond who in early 1862 became the first Colonel of the 26th La Inf but resigned the service in Nov 1862. Cover shows a scarce Louisiana Handstamp PAID usage. Backflap opening tears, otherwise Very Fine Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the St Martainsville, La CDS Dietz Type IB 30 NOV (1861). Addressed to Hon Alex ----, Richmond, Va. The last name has been removed probably by the family for privacy reasons as was sometimes done years ago when the covers were first released into the collector’s market. The addressee is Alexander De Clouet (1812-1890) (see LA260 above) who was a prominent citizen of St Martains Parish and a Louisiana congressional representative in Richmond who in early 1862 became the first Colonel of the 26th La Inf but resigned the service in Nov 1862. Cover shows a scarce Louisiana Handstamp PAID usage. Green lined commercial stationery Very Fine Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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“Paid 10” manuscript with the Mansfield, La CDS 21 NOV (1863). Addressed to Mr. Mathew Cartwright, St Augustine, Texas. Matthew Cartwright (1807-1870) (first name misspelled in the address) was a prominent merchant in St. Augustine. His historic home can still be seen there today. Wallpaper Cover with an elaborate gold and white geometric pattern displayed flapped down from the upper left. Very Fine Ex-Skinner Collection. | $1,000.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 5 with the small double circle Shreveport, La CDS 7 JUN 1861 Type IA (nice early use). Orange paper cover addressed to Messers Grimes & Everett, Elysian Fields, Texas. Very Fine Ex-Matz and Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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Handstamp PAID 5(ms) with the Covington, La CDS 11 MAR (1862). Coarse brown paper cover addressed to John Rickham Esqr, Clerk Court, Greensburg, La. Minor backflap opening tears and just a little ink erosion in the address but otherwise an overall Very Fine appearance. Obscure usage from St Tammany Parish and 1986 Dietz Unlisted Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 two singles (not plated) with the stamps exhibiting the “Baton Rouge” private roulettes on all four sides (variable margins because of the roulettes). The two stamps are affixed vertically at the upper left and tied by the Plaquermine, La CDS 8 SEP 1861. Unusual to see the Baton Rouge rouletted stamps used outside Baton Rouge, but Plaquermine is just across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge. Orange paper cover addressed in French to Mademoiselle Aurore Favrot, Paroisse St Marten Chez Mr. A. Declouet. The Favrot and Declouet fanilies were related and were quite prominent in St Martains Parish. Part of backflap missing and a few minor edge and corner faults but still a Very Fine overall appearance and an excellent usage ready to exhibit. Ex-Ball, Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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CSA #7 Vert Pair (margins a bit irregular and affixed sideways) tied by the large single rim Shreveport, La CDS 23 AUG (1863). Folded Letter complete addressed to Mrs. Adeline C. Taylor, Marshall, Texas. The letter is not signed but was written by the addressee’s husband, Dr. G. W. Taylor of Marshall, Texas who had just been conscripted into army service and was reporting for duty at Shreveport. Dr. Taylor would be assigned as the Assistant Surgeon of the 10th Tex Inf, an Army of Tennessee unit. Letter has interesting content “...lying out in the open air now without tents or camp clothes...sick with chills and fever also have three large boils on me that keep me in misery all the time...I am promised an assistant surgeon in a day or two...the crisis of this war is upon us and requires every man that can go...” and more. In a different hand on the back possibly written by the wife “Oh what a change since this letter was written” of unknown significance, but the 10th Tex Inf did take part in the Battle of Chickamauga the next month. Typed transcript of the complete letter is included. Small clipped right lower corner when the letter is folded but otherwise Very Fine. Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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CSA #1 Stone 2 Plated as Position 46 (4-Margin Dark Green) tied by a Grid Cancel with the matching Mansfield, La CDS to the left 15 FEB (1862). Orange paper cover addressed to Mrs. S. J. McPherson Care Garthwhaite, Wheeler & Co., New Orleans, La. Very Fine Ex-Ball, Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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“Mansura, La June 16th 1861 Paid 10cts” all in manuscript. Early use adversity cover made from a folded piece of lined notebook paper. Addressed to Julien Michel Esq, Pointe Coupee PO, Pointe Coupee, La. The original enclosure remains with the cover which is an interesting and somewhat lengthy handwritten court document deposition in an apparent lawsuit concerning some goods shipped on the Steamboat Bella Donna. Double rate due to weight and not distance. Part of the back of the cover missing and two of the folds of the enclosure reinforced with nearly invisible archival tape, otherwise Very Fine Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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USA Star Die Pen-Cancel and manuscript “Columbia, La Mch 18 (1861)” USA Used in Confederate Louisiana. Addressed to Mrs. Dr. J. R. Page, Gloucester Ct House, Virginia. Minor backflap opening tear otherwsie Very Fine Ex-Bartels, Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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CSA #2 Paterson Stone Y (4-Margin) tied by a full strike of the Amite City, La Balloon CDS 8 FEB. Addressed to Miss Mattie J. Barnes Care Wm Barnes Burtonton, Burtonton Copiah Co., Miss. Turned Cover with the inside use handcarried outside the postal system to Mrs. E. B. Barnes Care Wm Barnes Burtonton, Miss, Burtonton Copiah Co., Miss. The handwriting of the two addresses is similar but not identical. Very small but complete ladies cover Very Fine Ex-Skinner Collection. |
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Turned Cover -- 1st Use: CSA #7 Horz Pair (4-Margin) tied by the small double circle Shreveport, La CDS 4 APR 1863. Military Address to Mr. Davis Y. Milling, Comp D 13th Regt Texas Cavalry, Pine Bluff, Ark. 2nd Use: Soldeirs (Due) 10 handstamp with the small double circle Little Rock, Ark CDS Dietz Type B 27 APR (1863). Endorsed at left “D. Y. Milling Co D 13th Texas Cavalry” and addressed to Dr. J. S. Milling, Collingsburg Bossier Parish, La. Coarse brown paper cover which appears to be homemade with just a little light soiling and foxing and a little edgewear. Excellent turned usage between Louisiana and Arkansas. | $800.00 |
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Handstamp PAID 10 with the Houma, La small single rim CDS Dietz Type III (date not fully apparent). Orange paper cover addressed to Rice’s Depot Prince Edward Co., Virginia. Cover reduced at the right into the address but not affecting the postal markings. Backflap opening tears, sealed edge tears, and small edge and corner repairs to a very clean appearance. This is an obscure usage from a small town which was the Court House in Terre Bonne Parish. Terre Bonne Parish is on the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Only a small handful of covers are known from this town. Ex-Matz. | $350.00 |
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“Paid 5” in manuscript with three strikes of the Compte, La CDS 22 JUN. The far left strike of the CDS is very bold and may have been strengthened slightly. The middle strike is a more standard strike, and the far right strike is weak. Cover from the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Minor reduction at the top otherwise Very Fine. | $250.00 |
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CSA #62x3b New Orleans 5c Brown Provisional on White Paper (Ochre Color Variety) Horz Pair (margin touches top and bottom left but with brilliant color) with two strikes of the PAID cancel and the New Orleans, La CDS off to the right (stamps are in the upper left corner) 13 AUG (1861). Addressed to Miss Ellen King, Flat Rock P. Office Henderson Co., North Carolina. Small but complete and very clean cover. CSA Certificate 2010 which describes the cover as slightly trimmed at the top and a minor edge repair at the top left which are extremely trivial. Very Fine Cover. | $3,000.00 |
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CSA #4 two singles (slightly irregular margins with the right stamp showing a distinct short transfer in the upper left scroll ornament) tied together and to the cover by the Washington, La CDS with a second strike of the same CDS to the left 16 JUL (1862). The stamps are from the same sheet and were a vertical pair before being separated and used as singles on this cover. The stamps have been previously plated as Stone 3 Positions 29, 39. Light orange paper cover addressed to Mrs. E. M. O’Neal, Holmesville Avoyelles Parish, La. “Politeness of Mr. Gibbs” at the lower left corner suggests that the cover was originally intended to be handcarried but was instead put into the post. Minor reduction at the left, otherwise a Very Fine appearance and an uncommon usage. | $550.00 |
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USA Star Die with the Jackson, La CDS 2 MAR (1861) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. From the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Minor reduction at the top not affecting anythingand sealed backflap tears. Overall a Very Fine Appearance. | $250.00 |
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USA Star Die with the New Orleans, La CDS 2 FEB (1861) Louisiana Independent State two days before the formation of the Confederate Government. Addressed to E. J. Gregory Esqr, Richmond, Va. Backflap missing but still a very clean cover. | $250.00 |
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USA Star Die with the New Orleans, La CDS 14 MAR (1861) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Messers M. Strenna & Co., Montgomery, Ala. Part of backflap missing and just a little minor edge staining at the bottom but still retains a very clean appearance. | $200.00 |
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USA Star Die with the New Orleans, La CDS 21 APR (1861) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Miss Anna L. Scott, Rosalie, Harrison Co., Miss. Minor edge repair at top right and small edge tear at top center. Very clean cover. | $150.00 |
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USA #26 tied by two smeared strikes of the New Orleans, La CDS (date not apparent). Period docketing at the left dates the cover to 29 MAY 1861 very near the end of the USA Used in the CSA period for Louisiana. Advertising printed corner card at the upper left “Duncan, Payne & Co, 18 Union Street, New Orleans.” Orange paper cover addressed to Col Jno Duncan, Jackson, Miss. Backflap opening tears and a small sealed edge tear at upper left. Very clean appearance. | $300.00 |
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USA #26 tied by a Grid Cancel with the matching small double circle Clinton, La CDS to the left 25 MAY 1861 (full yeardate in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. From the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Very Fine orange paper cover Ex-Brian Green. | $250.00 |
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USA #26 with a Grid Cancel and the matching Pecan Grove, La CDS to the left 5 MAR 1861 (full yeardate in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Miss Minnie Sprague, No 136 Duffield St, Brooklyn N.Y. Minor reduction at the left not affecting anything. Very Fine Appearance. | $300.00 |
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USA #26 Vertical Strip of 3 affixed sideways paying the 3x rate tied by three strikes of a Grid Cancel with the matching small double circle Clinton, La CDS to the left 27 FEB 1861 (full yeardate in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to the Clerk 6th District Court, East Baton Rouge, La. Cover containied court documents identified by period docketing at the left “Deposition of Franklin Hardesty and G. W. Munday.” Small reduction at the left not affecting anything. Edge wear and a little edge staining and foxing at the bottom. Unusual 3x usage not currently Dietz listed and quite a presentable cover. | $350.00 |
 | USA Star Die with a Grid Cancel and the matching Baton Rouge, La CDS to the left 23 FEB 1861 (full year date in the CDS) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. From the Carroll Hoy & Co New Orleans Correspondence with the usual filing pinholes. Very Fine. | $300.00 |
 | USA Star Die pen canceled and matching manuscript “Madisonville, L(a) 16 Apr (1861)” to the left USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Mrs. E. T. Hall, Knoxville, E. Tennessee. Tennessee had not as yet seceded at the time of this cover. Very Fine. | $250.00 |
 | USA Star Die Grid Cancel and the matching Donaldsonville, La CDS to the left 10 MAR 1861 USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Period receiving docketing at the left. Addressed to Mr. James A. Ventress Jr, Manchac, La (an obscure small post office in East Baton Rouge Parish). The addressee, James A. Ventress Jr (1834-1872), was a wealthy planter and large slave holder. He was later Captain and then Major of the 11th La Inf, a unit organized in July 1861 several months after this cover was posted. The 11th La Inf was captured at Island No. 10 in April 1862 and was not reorganized after the exchange. Minor sealed backflap opening tears but still a Very Fine appearance. | $250.00 |
 | CSA #11 (AD) (margin close at the top) tied by an excellent strike of the RED Alexandria, La CDS 23 FEB (1864). Addressed to Miss S. T. Baldwin Care J. B. Knight Esq, Mumford’s Station, Taladega County, Ala via Mobile & Selma. This is a trans-Mississippi cover after the Fall of Vicksburg that went at the standard 10c non-express rate. When the 40c Trans-Mississippi Express rate went into effect, it was not mandatory. Letters could still be sent at the standard 10c rate but would receive a much lower priority of handling. The ultimate delivery of the letter to its destination could take weeks or months or might never happen at all. The receiving docketing at left shows that this cover was four months in transit as it was received June 20th (1864). The cover is dated to 1864 because of the use of the AD engraved stamp which was not available until late April 1863 and the receiving docketing dated in June which could not be 1865. Non-express trans-Mississippi covers are very few and far between. This cover is one of only two recorded west-to-east non-express trans-Mississippi covers known during the time of the 40c express service. There are six additional known non-express covers which traveled the other way. Minor water edge staining at top center. Still a very clean appearance and a great rarity. Ex-Monroe Collection and also pictured on Page 116 of the Walske-Trepel book. | $2,000.00 |
 | USA Star Die with the Minden, La CDS 14 MAY (1861) USA Used in CSA Louisiana. Addressed to Messers John T. Hardie & Co., New Orleans, La. Period docketing at lower left confirms the May 1861 date. Very clean cover. | $300.00 |
 | CSA #11 (AD) (4-Margin) Pen-Cancel and the matching manuscript “Kingston La March 20 / 65” at the upper left corner. Full Military Address to J. Alison Frierson, Co G 27th Regt La Vol Care of Capt C. J. Foster, Alexandria, La. The Jacob Alison Frierson Correspondence between Private Frierson and his mother and other family members in Kingston, La is well known. The Frierson plantation in the area was named “Midway.” Thirty-two of the Frierson wartime letters are in the library at Louisiana State University. Private Frierson was a scout with his regiment and was also at times detailed to guard prisoners at various parole camps. The 27th La Inf participated in the Vicksburg Campaign and the Red River Campaign and was subsequently surrendered with Gen Kirby-Smith at New Orleans on 26 MAY 1865. Adversity Cover in green made from a printed page from a Presbyterian Church pamphlet dealing with the church’smissionary work. The pamphlet page used to make the cover is dated in January 1861 from New York City and is displayed with the lower left corner flapped over. The letter is not present. Very Fine adversity cover and a late use of a general issue stamp in the Trans-Mississippi. | $450.00 |
 | CSA #4 Horz Pair Stone 2 Plated as Positions 29-30 (margin touches at upper right and minor surface scrapes) with a weak but legible strike of the small double circle New Olreans, La CDS (outgoing River Mail postmark) 2 APR (1862). Addressed to Oppelousas St Landry, Louisiana. Wallpaper cover with a fancy blue and gray floral design on the outside of the cover and not on the inside as is usually the case with wallpaper adversity covers. A little edge wear but still Very Fine and an exceptional wallpaper usage. Ex-Tate. PF Certificate 1995. | $2,000.00 |
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