Sale 316

The Aristocrat Collection
of First Day Covers and Earliest Documented Usages


Confederate States
 
 
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Lot 328

1861 (Jun. 1) Canton Miss. to New Orleans La., perfectly struck "Canton Miss Jun 1 1861" c.d.s. with matching "Paid" and circled "5" handstamps on Carroll Hoy & CO. correspondence envelope; usual staple holes, Very Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

PERHAPS THE FINEST EXAMPLE MAILED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONFEDERATE POSTAL SYSTEM.

Provenance: Hall
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Lot 329
 
EDU and FDC Reference Files, a huge library of research files amassed over the last thirty years comprising all aspects of EDus and FDcs filling five lateral file boxes, research is on stampless period into the 20th century, files include photocopies of major articles and clippings, census information, etc., also includes a few philatelic fakes, a treasure trove of information that is nearly impossible to duplicate.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 330
 
Mystery Charity Lot, As this is a mystery balance of the collection, we will say little other than it includes a few no-longer-EDU covers, "1868" cover, a few "R" covers, some nice pairs on cover, etc. Lot viewer discretion advised. The owner's wish is that all proceeds from this lot (including all commission) be donated to the American Philatelic Research Library (APRL), so don't use an agent and bid generously.
Estimate 100 - 1,000
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