General Issues On-Cover (Nos. 11-12)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 2908 |
 |
 10c Blue, Die A (11).
Huge margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, tied by
well-struck "Paterson N.C. Sep. 14" circular datestamp on immaculate cover
to Oaks P.O. N.C., Extremely Fine Gem, superb in every respect and a true
condition rarity, with 1998 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
| 2909 |
|
 10c Milky Blue, Die A
(11a). Large even margins all around, tied by "Richmond Va. Jun. 28,
1863" circular datestamp on immaculate blue cover to "Cobham Depot
V.C.R.R., Albemarle Co., Va.", Extremely Fine, a magnificent cover (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 2910 |
|
 10c Milky Blue, Die A
(11). Large margins to just touched, tied by "Little Rock Ark. Jul. 23,
1863" double-circle datestamp on cover to "near Trinity Louisiana",
slightly reduced at top and missing top flap, some additional wear, appears
Very Fine, scarce usage, Little Rock fell to Union forces in Sept. 1863,
not long after this was sent (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 2911 |
|
 10c Blue, Die A (11).
Large margins, tied by "Salem Va. Nov. 9" circular datestamp on
adversity cover made from printed form to Petersburg Va., some
waterstaining,, opened for display, Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 2912 |
|
 10c Blue, Die A (11).
Three huge margins, in at right, tied by light strike of red
"Raleigh N.C." dateless double-circle on "State of North Carolina,
Executive Department" semi-official imprint cover to Graham N.C.,
reportedly in the handwriting of Gov. Zebulon Vance, fresh and Fine (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 2913 |
|
 10c Blue, Die A (11).
Large margins all around, cancelled by ms. on blue wallpaper cover
to Woodville P.O. Texas, soldier's sender's information, right side opened
for display, Extremely Fine, attractive usage
(Image) |
400.00 |
| 2914 |
|
 10c Blue, Die A (11).
Large margins to just in, tied by "Savannah Ga. Sep. 14" datestamp on
homemade cover to military address at the Army of Northern Virginia,
military instructions on the outside reads "To Sergeant B. send a man up
here to help with a glass if you can spare one", missing top flap and
opened unevenly at top, Fine, unusual usage with military instructions
written on the outside of the cover (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 2915 |
|
 10c Blue, Die A, Perforated
(11e). Full perforations on three sides, s.e. at bottom, tied by light
strike of circular datestamp on light yellow cover to Scooba Miss., March
1865 docketing, some minor wear and few toned spots around stamp, Very Fine
(Image) |
500.00 |
| 2916 |
|
 10c Blue, Die A, B (11,
12). First tied by railroad circular datestamp on cover to
Martin's Depot S.C., second tied by partial strike of N.C. circular
datestamp on cover to Salisbury S.C., both with faults, still rare markings
(Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 2917 |
|
 10c Milky Blue, Die B
(12). Enormous margins incl. sheet margin at right, tied by neat strike
of "Warren C.H. Geo. Oct. 24" circular datestamp on homemade cover to
Greensboro Ga., small corner margin crease at top right, appears Extremely
Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 2918 |
|
 10c Blue, Die B (12).
Full to large margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jan. 30" circular datestamp
on buff cover with Grocer's blue embossed corner card from Augusta
Ga., to Greenville S.C., fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 300-400 |