Athens Ga., 5c Purple
(5X1). Type I, huge margins to full, tied by grid, "Athens Ga. Dec. ?"
circular datestamp on 1861 cover to Savannah Ga., cover expertly repaired,
Very Fine appearance, ex Hill (Image) 
Athens Ga., 5c Purple
(5X1). Type II, large margins to full, bright color, tied by light
strike of "Athens Ga. Nov. ?" circular datestamp on cover addressed to
Alexander Stephens in Crawfordville Ga., 1861 docketing on back, expertly
cleaned to remove soiling from stamp and cover, Very Fine appearance,
scarce tied by the circular datestamp, ex Caspary and Hill (Image) 
Atlanta Ga., 5c Black entire
(6XU2). Mostly clear provisional handstamp with mostly bold "Atlanta
Ga. Sep. 11, 1861" circular datestamp on red and blue Hand-Held 11-Star
Confederate Flag and "Fast Colors...warranted not to run" Patriotic
cover to McKinley Ala., Addie Thomas correspondence (as previous
lot)VERY FINE. FEWER THAN A DOZEN PATRIOTIC COVERS KNOWN WITH THE ATLANTA PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMP, OF WHICH ONLY FOUR ARE THIS SCARCE HAND-HELD FLAG DESIGN.
From our 337th Sale, which offered one of the most outstanding Confederate patriotic cover collections ever formed. (Image)
Baton Rouge La., 2c Green
(11X1). Large even margins, bright shade on fresh white paper, neatly
tied at right by strike of "Baton Rouge La." circular datestamp on small
white drop-rate rebacked cover front locally addressed to Administrator of
the Estate of R. B. McGimpsey, accompanying certificate notes that this is
a cleaned and restored cover front but we feel confident that this is the
original backEXTREMELY FINE. ONLY SIX COVERS ARE RECORDED BEARING THE BATON ROUGE 2-CENT PROVISIONAL STAMP. AN OUTSTANDING 2-CENT PROVISIONAL RARITY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES.
Of No. 11X1 we record 3 unused, 5 used off cover or on piece, and 5 used on covers. Of No. 11X1a ("McCcrmick" error) we record 1 unused, 1 used off cover and 1 used on cover. The stamp on this cover has the border arrangement classified as Type A by Richard Calhoun. This cover is identified in the Crown book as ex Ferrary, but we cannot locate it in the sale catalogues.
Ex Emerson, Haas and Hill. With 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail on cover (Image)
Baton Rouge La., 5c Green &
Carmine (11X2). Huge margins to clear incl. wide sheet margin at
top, tied by "Baton Rouge la. Nov. 7, 1861" circular datestamp on
yellow cover to New Orleans La., gently cleaned, small restoration to top
right of sheet margin and backflap, otherwise Very Fine, scarce with such a
wide sheet margin, ex Hill (Image) 
Baton Rouge La., 5c Green &
Carmine (11X2). Top sheet margin and large even margins all around
except at bottom right corner where clear, tied by mostly complete strike
of "Baton Rouge La. Oct. 24, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Vernon
Miss., from the Mort correspondence, minor flap tear extends to top (simply
sealed with archival tape--could be restored invisibly), still Extremely
Fine, a very choice Baton Rouge provisional stamp and cover, ex Nunnelley
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Baton Rouge La., 5c Green &
Carmine (11X2). Large margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp
at left, tied by "Baton Rouge La. Nov. 21, 1861" circular datestamp on
yellow cover to Evergreen La., missing most of top flap, adhesive affected
from contents, appears Very Fine, ex Stonewall
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Baton Rouge La., 5c Green &
Carmine (11X3). Large margins to full incl. sheet margin at
bottom, deep rich colors, cancelled by neat strike of Nov. 28 circular
datestampVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE BATON ROUGE 5-CENT POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL WITH CRISS-CROSS BORDER.
Ex Hill. (Image)
Baton Rouge La., 5c Green &
Carmine (11X3). Large margins to just in, tied by "Baton Rouge La.,
Dec. 17, 1861" circular datestamp on light yellow cover to Jeanie Mort at
Vernon Miss., expertly cleaned and restored along edges with top flap
reattachedVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT CRISS-CROSS BORDER, WHICH WE BELIEVE TO BE A SECOND PRINTING CIRCA NOVEMBER 1861. CROWN RECORDS ONLY ELEVEN COVERS (ALL SINGLE FRANKINGS).
Ex Caspary and Hill. (Image)
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on
Pink (12X2). Position 4, huge margins all around incl. bottom right
corner sheet margins, typical pen stroke cancel (not tied), "Beaumont
Tex. Jul. 16" (1864) rimless datestamp on blue cover to F. L. Ragsdale in
Mountain City Tex., expertly restored along edgesEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS BY FAR THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE BEAUMONT 10-CENT PINK PROVISIONAL. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL.
Of the 14 recorded 10c Pink provisionals, only 12 are known on cover. Of these twelve, over half have margins either close or touching. Seven of the covers have stamps with faults or repairs. The stamp on this cover, which has huge corner sheet margins, is without question the finest known example of this rarity.
Ex "Stonewall" and Hill. (Image)
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on
Pink (12X2). Position 3, large margins on all four sides incl. sheet
margin at top, typical pen stroke cancel which is lighter than most
(not tied), "Beaumont Tex. Jul. 2" (1864) rimless datestamp on buff cover
to Mrs. E. Samuel Watson in Galveston Tex., turned usage with inside
addressed to the captain of the Steamer "Sachem" at Sabine Pass Tex., ms.
"O.B.", cover expertly restored at edges, stamp lifted and turned upright
(minor repair)VERY FINE APPEARING COVER. ONE OF TWELVE COVERS BEARING THE RARE BEAUMONT 10-CENT PINK PROVISIONAL. AN IMPORTANT AND DESIRABLE CONFEDERATE RARITY.
Of the 14 recorded 10c Pink provisionals, only 12 are known on cover.
Ex Moody, Hessel, Dukeshire and Hill. (Image)