Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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

Patriotic Covers continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1401

Memphis Tenn. / May 15 (1861) c.d.s. ties 3c Dull red (#26), small perf. faults and straight edge at right, to red and blue 7 -Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover, addressed to Mrs. M.A. Logan, Georgetown, S.C., C(onfederate) S(tates), slightly trimmed all around and rebacked, still a very fine appearing cover and an extremely rare Tennessee patriotic usage. (Image)

Est. 500-750

SOLD for $750.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1402

Greensboro Ak / Nov 17 (1861) manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" on red and blue 11-Star "T" for Tennessee Confederate Flag Patriotic cover, addressed to Rebecca F. Pope, Buena Vista, Washita (sic) County, Arkansas, a few neatly sealed edge tears, missing flap at back, still very fine; an extremely rare Arkansas patriotic usage which is pictured on page 225 of "The New Dietz Confederate States Catalog and Handbook" by Skinner, Gunter and Sanders. (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,400.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1403

Big Shanty (Ga) / June 17 manuscript town marking with matching "Paid 5" on red and blue 7-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover addressed to W.A. Chum, Cassville, Ga., striking local "wood block" impression that clearly shows the wood grain in the printing, trivial edge tears with repair at upper right, light soiling, still rare and very fine for this; a marvelous piece which typifies the crude local printing processes. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1404

Corinth Miss. / Jun 5 (1861) c.d.s. with matching "PAID" handstamp and manuscript "5" on red and blue Davis-Stephens 10-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover, addressed to Mary Teague, Abbeville, Ala., manuscript "Due 5" at left below address, trivial reduction at right, repairs at lower corners, still very fine; with approximately 5 extant, this is one of the rarest and most desirable of all Confederate Patriotics. (Image)

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1405

Goldsborough, N.C. / Jul 7 c.d.s. with matching "Paid" and "10" handstamps on brown 10-Star Confederate Flag with Banner Patriotic cover, addressed to Capt. D. Staley, Marleys Mills, Randolph County, N.C., cover subsequently turned bearing a 10c Greenish blue (#12c) with large to enormous margins, tied by a crisp "Rutherfordton N.C./Sep 2" c.d.s. addressed to Col. T.M. Staley, Troys Store, N.C., cover openned for display, light wrinkling, slight reduction left, very fine and unusual; an extremely rare turned patriotic usage travelling back and forth from tiny North Carolina communities. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1406

Wilmington N.C. / Paid 5 / 30 Dec 1861 partial but discernible c.d.s. on yellow cover with green River Scene and Verse Patriotic design, addressed to Mr. Jas. H. Hewitt, Company F 3rd Regiment, N.C. State Troops, Fredericksburg, Va., accompanied by original enclosure on gorgeous matching green patriotic stationery; letter has interesting discussion on local soldiers, skirmishes and the general exuberance that existed in the Confederacy at the end of 1861, "Capt. Moores Artillery has had 2 fights since they have been in South Carolina, they have sunk 2 of old Abes vessels and one was a gun boat at that, Hurrah for the Southern Confederacy.", two nicely sealed small tears, slight reduction right, still very fine; one of the rarest of all Confederate patriotics, whose matching stationery is rarer still, a marvelous grouping that can not be overlooked by the serious Civil War exhibitor or collector.

Est. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $4,250.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1407

Loudon Tenn. / Dec 15 manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" at right on red and blue Hand-Held 11-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover, red "Company D./7th Alabama Regiment." slogan at bottom has been altered by manuscript to Company "E", addressed to W.H. Millard, Hickory Hill, Texas, original dated soldier's enclosure accompanies with fascinating discussion on troup movements in Tennessee and his current assignments, neat repair to top edge and flap at back, still very fine. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1408

Broad Run (Va.) manuscript postmark on soldier endorsed 12-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover addressed to Miss Matilda McClellan, Athens, Ala., manuscript "Private W.C. McClellan, Member of Companie F, 9th Regiment Ala. Vol., Limestone Troopers" endorsement at top, light soiling with insignificant reduction at bottom, portion of back replaced, still fine and desirable. (Image)

Est. 500-750

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1409

Fairfax Station Va. / July 16 manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" at right on fresh petite red and blue 7-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover, addressed to Miss Mary L. Minor, University of Virginia, two insignificant edge tears that extend to flap at back, very fine and clean; an absolutely delightful little cover. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $525.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1410

Lynchburg Va. / Dec 15 c.d.s. in blue with matching "Due 10" handstamp, on soldier's cover with red Gen. G.T. Beauregard Portrait in Oval design, addressed to Wm. Davenport, Palmetto, Ga. with manuscript soldier's endorsement lower left, insignificant soiling at edges, handsome and very fine; ex-Hart. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1411

Manassas Junction Va. manuscript docketing at back on red and blue soldier's 11-Star Confederate Flag, Cannon, Verse and Slogan Patriotic cover addressed to Mr. J.P. Beherns, Baton Rouge, La., manuscript "A.B. Briant, Co. B 7th Regiment Louisiana Vol." endorsement at top, with penciled "10" at right, contemporary enclosure on similar Cannon stationery accompanies; this two page letter dated Sept. 5th 1861 gives fascinating insight into a soldiers daily life while camped in northern Virginia, discussing action near Halifax Courthouse, potential forced marches, rations, etc.; very light soiling, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce; an especially desirable item with letterhead. (Image)

Est. 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1412

Richmond Va. / Oct 16 1861 c.d.s. with matching "DUE 10" handstamp on a remarkably tiny red and blue 11-Star Stenciled Confederate Flag Patriotic soldier's cover, addressed to Mrs. M.E. Scott, Independence, Washington Co., Texas, "W.B. Hill Private in Capt. Robertsons Company, 5th Reg. Texas Volunteers" manuscript endorsement at bottom left, partial enclosure accompanies with similarly stenciled flag design (light blue colored stars), datelined "Camp Cockletown/July 17th 1861"; organized near Richmond in October of 1861, the 5th Texas Regiment was made up of several companies already stationed in Virginia, becoming part of the famous Hood's Texas Brigrade of the Army of Northern Virginia; neatly sealed tear on flap at back, very fine with a wonderfully coordinated enclosure. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $675.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1413

Richmond Va. / May 24 1862 c.d.s. with matching "DUE 10" to right on petite Mounted Dragoon and Verse Patriotic cover, manuscript "B.B. Ewing, Co. B. 12th Miss. Regt." soldier's endorsement at bottom left, addressed to Mrs. M.W. Ewing, Satartia, Yazoo Co., Miss., light soiling, otherwise very fine. (Image)

Est. 300-400

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1414

Tudor Hall Va. / Nov 19 1861 c.d.s. with matching "Paid 5" and "Due 10" handstamps on red and blue 11-Star Confederate Waving Flag Patriotic cover, addressed to Mr H.C. Morrison, East Baton Rouge, La., neatly endorsed by "Private A.B. Briant Co B 7th Reg. La. Vol." at top, accompanied by original soldier's letter datelined "Camp Florida Nov 14th 1861", interesting content concerning camp life near Manassas Junction, light soiling with slight reduction right, still very fine; a unique design that was found by Mr. Bleuler in 1952 and used to illustrate the 2nd Edition of the Dietz Catalog.

Est. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1415

Yorktown Va./Apr 20 c.d.s. with "Due 10" handstamp at right on printed 11-Star Confederate Flag and Verse Patriotic soldier's cover, addressed to Mrs. M.E. Merrill, Springfield, Alabama, manuscript "Private Merrill, Co B 18th Ala Regt." endorsement at top, light soiling and edgewear, still very fine with a scarce town cancel; ex-Walcott. (Image)

Est. 400-500

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1416

#1c, 5c Olive green, Stone A or B, four ample to large margins, vivid color and clear impression, tied by centrally struck "Tudor Hall Va./(?) 21 1862" c.d.s. to brown 11-Star Confederate Flag and Verse Patriotic cover, addressed to Miss Catherine O'Neal, Washington, Rappanhannock Co., Virginia, extremely fine and fresh; a desirable and striking usage.

Est. 1,000-1,500

SOLD for $725.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1417

1,6

#1, 6, 5c Green, Stone 1 or 2, 5c Light blue, London printing both with trivial faults, tied by "Richmond Va./Aug 16 1862" c.d.s. to yellow Mounted Dragoon with Verse Patriotic cover, addressed to Miss Harriet Brigman, Rock Springs P.O., Walker County, Ga., soiled with minor edge wear, still extremely scarce with very fine appearance. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1418

#1, 5c Green, Stone 1 or 2, fresh single with two large to just cut in margins, bright color and clear impression, tied by nice "Winchester Va./Dec 2(?) (1861)" c.d.s. to small 12-Star Confederate Flag, Cannon and Verse Patriotic cover, addressed to Nancy Dressler, Covington, Alleghany County, Virginia, docketed "In haste" at lower left, faint tone spots with slight reduction right, still very fine. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1419

#1b, Dark green, Stone 1 or 2, large to just cut in margins, bright color and clear impression, tied by "Yorktown Va./Oct 31" c.d.s. to fresh 10-Star Confederate Flag Patriotic cover which has the appearance of two added stars to right, addressed to Lee Helms, Winchester, Union Co., N.C., a very fine and delightful cover. (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM

1420

#1, 5c Green, Stone 1, repairs at upper left, tied by "Yorktown Va./Feb 12 (1862)" c.d.s. to immaculate buff Mounted Dragoon and Verse Patriotic cover, addressed to Lee Helms, Winchester, Union County, N.C., bright and fresh with extremely fine appearance. (Image)

Est. 400-500

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Dec-08, 09:00 AM