Sale 326

U.S., Confederacy and U.S. Possessions


Independent State Usages
 
 
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Lot 928

Confederacy, Montgomery, Ala. Jan 12 1861, crisp strike tying 3¢ rose (26) on fresh envelope to Southwick, Mass., pulled perf at upper right, Very Fine, second day of independent state usage. Alabama was an independent state for 24 days between January 11 and February 4, 1861, prior to joining the Confederacy.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 929

Confederacy, Savannah, Ga./Jan. 19 1861, c.d.s. on 3¢ Star Die entire to Dainen, Ga., envelope has light horizontal bend across top from its contents, Fine and rare usage on the day of Georgia's secession from the Union.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 930

Confederacy, Natchez Miss./Jan 26 1861, arrival c.d.s. tying 3¢ dull red on buff envelope with indistinct origin c.d.s. also tying stamp, contemporary docketing at left, Fine and appealing usage.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 931

Confederacy, San Felipe Texas/Febry 28th 1861, manuscript cancellation on 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, Very Fine, independent Texas usage five days after the popular vote for secession became effective.
Estimate 300 - 400

Provenance: Marcus White
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Lot 932

Confederacy, Independent state usages for South Carolina and Virginia, grid cancellations on pair of 3¢ Star Die entires to Mississippi and Virginia, c.d.s. of "Charleston S.C./Jan 19 1861" and "Winchester Va./30 Apr 1861" respectively, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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