The Gordon G. Bleuler Collection of Confederate States and Civil War Postal History continued...

**Handstamped/Manuscript Paid and Due Markings continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1121			Canton, Mi. / Jul 4 (1861) clearly struck c.d.s. with large "PAID 5" woodcut handstamp on cover to Rodney, Miss., very fine; a lovely strike of this distinctive handstamp. (Image)	Est. 300-400 SOLD for $200.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1122			Canton, Miss. / Apr 11 1862 c.d.s. with large "PAID 5" woodcut handstamp on petite cover with blue lining to New Orleans, La., portion of flap at side turned for display, extremely fine and fresh. (Image)	Est. 300-400 SOLD for $180.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1123			Charleston, Miss. / Aug 16, superb c.d.s. strike with manuscript "Paid 5" at right on very fresh cover to New Orleans, La., usual tiny filing pin holes, a very fine and attractive Mississippi usage. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $120.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1124			North Mt. Pleasant, Mi. / Jun. 18 (1861) c.d.s. in blue with matching "Paid" and "10" handstamp adjacent on yellow cover to Charlotte, S.C., original enclosure accompanies, small sealed tear at top, nevertheless very fine; an extremely rare handstamp that may very well be unique. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $280.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1125			Richland, Miss. / Dec 9 (1861) c.d.s. with matching circular "Paid 5" handstamp on cover to Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, original datelined enclosure accompanies from a niece to her aunt in Texas, choice and very fine; a rare Mississippi paid handstamp. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $150.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1126			Averasboro, N.C. / Aug 12 in manuscript with small framed "Paid" handstamp to right, on small cover to Kittrell Springs, N.C.; originating from this tiny central Harnett Co., North Carolina community with limited postal services, this letter was probably handcarried to Lillington (County Seat) and handstamped there; small fault at top left, still very fine and an unusually rare usage (Image)	Est. 200-300 SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1127			Burgaw, N.C. / Feb 7 manuscript postmark on yellow cover to Salisbury, N.C., "Major W.L. Saunders, 46 Reg. N.C.T." soldier's endorsement at top right, redirected to Rockville, N.C., showing "Salisbury, N.C." circular handstamp with manuscript ratings "fow 10, Due 10 = 20", light soiling at edges, still very fine; an interesting and unusual soldier's letter with forwarding fee charged. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1128			Wadesboro, N.C. / Aug 29 & 30, two strikes of the c.d.s. on consecutive days with small neat "Paid 5" handstamp, on invalid 3c Star die entire to Huntsville, N.C.; since the U.S. stationery envelope was not accepted for postage when originally sent, it was then resent with the postage paid as indicated by the Confederate Paid handstamp; very fine and unusual. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1129			Weldon, N.C. / May 13 c.d.s. with "Due 10" arc handstamp, on dark brown homemade turned cover to Randalsville, Robeson County, N.C., soldier's endorsement "D.B. McLean, Co. I. 24th Regiment N.C.V., Ransoms Brigade" at left, original inside usage bears a 10c Greenish blue (#11c) used from Randalsville to the same soldier in Weldon on May 4, cover opened at sides for display, very fine and attractive. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1130			Beans Station, Ten. / Sep 26 c.d.s. and matching circular "Due/10" handstamp on brown cover to Cassville, Georgia, "40th Regiment, Georgia Volunteers" soldier's endorsement upper left, address a little faded, otherwise very fine for this tiny Grainger County town in far northwest Tennessee, the scene of constant fighting in the fall of 1863. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $95.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1131			Chattanooga, Tenn. / Jul 18 1863, superb c.d.s. strike and arc "Due 10" handstamp on brown cover to Greensboro, Ala., 39th Alabama Regiment soldier's endorsement at left, very fine; a cover that left Chattanooga just a few weeks before Union Gen. Rosecrans began his first assault on that vital southern city. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $190.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1132			Nashville, Ten. / Aug 19 1861 c.d.s. in blue with matching straightline "Paid" and two strikes of Dietz Ty. A "5" handstamp on invalid 3c Star die entire to Marion, Perry County, Ala., very light horizontal filing fold across top, fine; a fresh and interesting Confederate use of invalid U.S. postal stationery. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1133			Shelbyville, Te. / Mar 18 c.d.s. and matching circular "Due" handstamp on brown homemade cover, addressed to Maj. Bolling Hall, Montgomery, Alabama, "Lt. J.A. Hall, 24th Ala. Reg't." soldier's endorsement at left; Maj. Bolling Hall, recipient of this letter from his son, a member of Hilliard's Alabama Legion, was promoted to Colonel after the Battle of Chickamauga where he was severely wounded in heroic action; extremely fine and fresh. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $75.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1134			Charleston, S.C. group of three covers, each superb strikes of a c.d.s. and matching circular "Paid 5" handstamp (2) or "5" handstamp, one is a handsome yellow cover (refolded and back flap replaced.) to Mt. Taber, S.C., with embossed green Wholesale Grocer corner card, a colorful fine-very fine grouping. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $290.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1135			Pendleton, S.C. / Sep 25 (1861) c.d.s. in blue with matching curved "Paid 5" handstamp on cover, addressed to Pickens C.H., S.C., original datelined enclosure accompanies, extremely fine and choice. (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1136			Pocotalico, S.C. / Jun. 2(?) c.d.s. and matching oval "Paid 10" handstamp on cover to Lawtonville, S.C., trival soiling, still very fine. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $140.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1137			Sweet Water, Ten. / Nov. 20, superb c.d.s. strike with manuscript "Due 10" on brown cover, addressed to Benton, Ala., "Company 'A' 44th Alabama, Laws Brigade" soldier's endorsement upper right, insignificant natural diagonal paper crease, still very fine for this desirable Tennessee marking. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $130.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1138			Emory, Va. / Jan 25 superb c.d.s. in blue with matching octagonal boxed "Due" handstamp on brown cover to Appling, Columbus Co., Ga., endorsed "Jas. Wright, Co. 'G' 15th Ga. Reg." at top, very fine and unusual. (Image)	Est. 100-150 SOLD for $240.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1139			Mossy Creek / Augusta Co. / Va. / July 19 c.d.s. with date inserted by hand, matching straightline "Paid" and circular "5" handstamp on a lovely embossed hand colored ladies cover, addressed to Deerfield, Augusta Co., Va., very fine; a charming and delightful cover. (Image)	Est. 200-300 SOLD for $450.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM
1140			Petersburg, Va. group of two covers, each with c.d.s. in blue with matching straightline "Paid" and "5" handstamps on cover with embossed Commission Merchant advertising corner cards, addressed to Jarratts, Va. and Townsville, N.C. respectively, one a little reduced at top and the other has part of flap at back missing, fine-very fine; a handsome pair of covers. (Image)	Est. 200-300 SOLD for $325.00 Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM