The Buck Boshwit Collection of Confederate States continued...
Postmaster's Provisionals continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 327 |
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 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Two singles, just touching to ample margins, one with small
crease ending in tear, tied by "Memphis Ten." circular datestamp on
cotton factor's lithographed overall advertising cover to Lynchburg
Va, reduced at top with sealed tear and repaired corner nick, Fine, still
attractive and very scarce, ex Pope
(Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 328 |
 |
 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Margins to in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Jul. 31, 1861" circular
datestamp on pale orange commission merchant's all-over lithographed
advertising cover to Denmark Tenn., unusual "C.S.A." handstamp,
with original enclosure, stamp defective, cover slightly reduced at left,
still Fine and attractive early use of this provisional, the "C.S.A."
handstamp is seen on very few covers
(Image) |
E. 750-1,000
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 329 |
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 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Margins to in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Aug. 21, 1861" circular
datestamp on commission merchant's lithographed all-over advertising
cover to Pontotoc Miss., missing top flap where slightly reduced, stamp
with few small nicks, cover with some slight edgewear incl. small piece
added at top right corner, otherwise Fine, attractive advertising usage (Image) |
E. 750-1,000
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 330 |
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 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Large margins to just in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Nov. 4, 1861"
circular datestamp on wholesale boots, shoes and hats dealer's corner
card cover to military address at Russelville Ky., slightly reduced at
right, stamp with some faults, some edgewear, otherwise Fine, accompanied
by contents (not original), ex Pope
(Image) |
1,750.00
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 331 |
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 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Large margins to just in, tied by "Memphis Ten. Oct. 27, 1861"
circular datestamp on yellow cover to Brownsville Tenn., with cotton
factors and commission merchant's embossed corner card, stamp with tear
at bottom left and some soiling, cover with some wear, otherwise Fine (Image) |
1,750.00
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 332 |
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 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Huge sheet margin at bottom, large margins at left but cut in
deeply at right, tied by "Memphis Ten. Nov. 20, 1861" circular datestamp on
small cover to New Orleans, "N.O.U.S. City Post Nov. 22" circular
datestamp -- struck much more clearly than usual at this late period of use
-- street location "Barron St. Julia & St. Joseph" written by
carrier department at lower left, stamp has negligible corner crease in
margin from placement over edge of coverVERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY
RECORDED COVER WITH A CONFEDERATE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL FROM OUTSIDE NEW
ORLEANS THAT WAS DELIVERED TO A STREET ADDRESS AND DATESTAMPED BY THE
N.O.U.S. CITY POST. The 2c fee for delivery was presumably paid in
cash by the addressee. Ex Semsrott and Skinner
(Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 333 |
|
 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Large margins, bright color, affixed over small piece of
U.S. 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26) and tied by "Memphis Ten. Sep. 18, 1861"
circular datestamp on yellow cover to Austin Miss., slightly reduced at
left, Very Fine, unusual usage, ex Pope
(Image) |
1,750.00
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 334 |
|
 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Two covers to the same captain with 21st Regt. Tenn. Volunteers
in Columbus Ky., one with 5c provisional cut to shape and tied by
"Memphis Ten. Dec. 18, 1861" circular datestamp, other has 5c Green, Stone
1-2 (1) tied by Dec. 21, 1861 circular datestamp, some faults, still Fine,
a fascinating and very scarce pair of covers showing use of the Memphis
provisional and General Issue on mail to western Kentucky, Columbus was
evacuated by Confederate forces in March 1862
(Image) |
E. 500-750
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 335 |
|
 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Huge margins to just in at top incl. part of adjoining stamp at
left and sheet margin at bottom, tied by "Memphis Ten." circular
datestamp on cover to Camden Ala., bold "Due 5" handstamp, small
piece out at bottom left, some staining, otherwise Fine, unusual with the
"Due 5" marking (Image) |
1,750.00
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 336 |
|
 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Horizontal pair, huge margins showing parts of adjoining stamps
at top and bottom, brilliant color, tied by well-struck "Memphis Ten. Oct.
15, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Fayetteville N.C., gently
cleanedEXTREMELY FINE. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST PAIRS OF THE 5-CENT
MEMPHIS POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL KNOWN ON COVER. Ex Caspary. Last sold
in our 1985 Rarities sale for $3,250 hammer
(Image) |
3,500.00
SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 337 |
|
 Memphis Tenn., 5c Red
(56X2). Horizontal pair, margins to slightly in, tied by bold strike of
"Memphis Ten. Aug. ?" circular datestamp on U.S. 3c Red Nesbitt entire
(U9) to Brig. Gen. Ruggles at Fredericksburg Va., stamps with small
tears, cover with some edgewearFINE. A RARE AND STRIKING USE OF THE
MEMPHIS 5-CENT PROVISIONAL ON A DEMONETIZED UNITED STATES NESBITT ENTIRE.
IDEALLY SUITED FOR EXHIBITION. Scott Retail as pair on normal cover
$3,500.00 (Image) |
E. 1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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