38X2, Helena, TX, 10c Black on gray, four full margins, closed interior tear and thinning, the finer of the two known examples of this stamp, Very Fine appearance, one of the gems of Confederate philately (Scott $40,000)rnProvenance: Count Philipp von Ferrary (Gilbert Sale 4, 1922)rnAlfred H. Caspary (H.R. Harmer Sale 989, 1956)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI
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January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI
The sixth part of the “Erivan” Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History will be held Wednesday, January 26 and the catalogue is now available on our website. Printed catalogues are currently in the final stages of production and can be expected by customers next week.
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Lot #101 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
Lot #102 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
3XU1, Albany, GA, 5c Greenish blue entire, Type 1, choice strike of provisional handstamp at upper left and "Albany Ga Oct 22 1861" datestamp at right, addressed to Fort Gains, Georgia, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive, backstamped "R.H.W. Co." (Scott $1,000)rnProvenance: Josiah K. Lilly (R.A. Siegel Sale 317, 1967)rnGeneral Jack Solomon (John W. Kaufmann, 1981)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #103 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
45XU2, Jonesboro, TN, 5c Dark blue entire, bold strike on orange cover addressed to "Mess MM Wagner & Sons, Taylorsville, Johnson Cty, Ten", no postmark, slightly reduced at left, fresh and Very Fine, a rare provisional with an excellent provenance, the Crown census only records 14 covers with this marking in blue (Scott $5,000)rnProvenance: rnHiram E. Deats (1893 Albrecht & Co. backstamp)rnAlfred H. Caspary (H.R....
Lot #104 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
45XU2, Jonesboro, TN, 5c Dark blue entire, bold and clear impression on buff envelope, "Jonesboro Ten Oct 22" datestamp, cornercard for "Andrew J. Brown, Attorney At Law and Collecting Agent", addressed to "Messers Butler & Williamson, (Slave Dealers), Memphis, Tenn", slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and rare"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #105 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
53X4, Macon, GA, 5c Black on yellow, Type 3, huge-margined single uncancelled on orange cover to Savannah, GA, "Macon GA Jun 1" 1861 double circle datestamp (the first day the Confederacy administered its own postal service), black "Paid" and "5", vertical crease well away from stamp, Very Fine and fresh, according to the Crown census this is the earliest recorded use of a 5c Macon provisional (Scott $7,500)rnProvenance:...
Lot #106 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
56X1, Memphis, Tennessee, 2c Blue, margins all around but small faults at left from the fragile pelure paper, tied by "Memphis Ten" postmark (contents datelined May 15, 1862), locally addressed, "Memphis & Charleston Railroad Office" handstamped cornercard, docketing at lower left, enclosed contents on railroad letterhead discuss government seizure of rolling stock, Very Fine, certainly amongst the most attractive of the...
Lot #107 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU1, Montgomery, AL, 5c Red entire, Type 1, provisional handstamp at upper right, "Montgomery Ala. Jun 24 1861" datestamp, cover addressed to Mobile, AL, light tone spots and edge wear along top, still Very Fine and scarce (Scott $1,100)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #108 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU1, Montgomery, AL, 5c Red entire, Type 1, provisional handstamp at top right, "Montgomery Ala. Sep 14 1861" datestamp at left on "Bank of Montgomery" cornercard envelope to New Orleans, Louisiana, small repair at upper right, Very Fine (Scott $1,100)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #109 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU2, Montgomery, AL, 5c Blue entire, Type 1, provisional handstamp at top right with "Montgomery Ala. Nov 4 1861" datestamp at left, addressed to Shoal Ford, Alabama, cover expertly restored with several backflaps added, Very Fine appearance (Scott $1,000)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #110 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU3, Montgomery, AL, 10c Red entire, Type 1, bold strike of provisional handstamp on 3c Red Star Die entire, "Montgomery Ala. Jul 4 1861" datestamp alongside on cover to Sumterville, South Carolina, small repairs including backflap, includes original contents, Very Fine, the Crown census records only two examples of this provisional on a US stamped envelope (Scott $900)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #111 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU3, Montgomery, AL, 10c Red entire, Type 1, perfect strike of provisional handstamp at top right, black "Montgomery Ala. Oct 14 1861" datestamp, cover addressed to Hick's Ford, VA, Extremely Fine, an immaculate example of this provisional (Scott $900)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #112 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU4, Montgomery, AL, 10c Blue entire, Type 1, provisional marking and black "Montgomery Ala. Oct 15 1861" datestamp on semi-official "Confederate States of America, Quatermaster's Department" imprint cover, addressed to "Ala Hospital, Richmond, VA", small tears at top from opening, Very Fine, believed to be the unique Montgomery provisional used on semi-official envelope (Scott $1,250)rnProvenance: J.R. Keeling (R.A. Siegel...
Lot #113 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
59XU8, Montgomery, AL, 5c Black entire, Type 2, provisional handstamp at upper left, "Montgomery Ala. Jun 13 1861" datestamp at top right, addressed to "Hon. A.H. Stephens, Crawfordville, Georgia" (Confederate States Vice President), "Bank of Montgomery" cornercard, upper right corner added and part of backflap out, Very Fine strike of this rare marking, only three covers recorded with this being the latest use (Scott $2,000)...
Lot #114 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
61X3, Nashville, TN, 5c Brick red, full margins, on immaculate 3c Nesbitt envelope (U10), affixed over the indicia and tied by blue "Nashville Tenn August 4 1861" datestamp, matching "Paid", printed address to Athens, Tennessee (Cleage correspondence),Planter's Bank embossing on flap, Extremely Fine and choice in every respect (Scott $3,500) rnProvenance: Edward S. Knapp (Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1941)rnJudge Robert S. Emerson...
Lot #115 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
62X4, New Orleans, LA, 5c Red brown on bluish, two singles with margins huge to clear (right stamp small scissor cut), two strikes of straightline "Paid" and left stamp tied by "New Prelans La. 1? Sep" (1861) datestamp on folded outer lettersheet to Memphis, Tennessee, light soiling away from stamps, Very Fine and attractive (Scott $475 for single on cover)rnProvenance: Billy P. Matz (Green backstamp)"Erivan" Collection Part...
Lot #116 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
65X1, Petersburg, VA, 5c Red, position 4, ornaments slightly touched at left, otherwise large margins including portions of three adjacent stamps, tied by bold blue "Petersburg Va Oct 18" datestamp to buff cover, blue "R.A. Young & Bro Grocers & Genl. Commission Merchants" cameo cornercard, Very Fine and choice (Scott $2,250)rnProvenance: Alfred H. Caspary (H.R. Harmer Sale 991, 1956)rnEarl Antrim (Green backstamp)"...
Lot #117 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
65X1, Petersburg, VA 5c Red, vertical pair (positions 3 and 8), margins slightly in, tied by blue "Petersburg Va. Dec 7" datestamp to orange envelope to New Orleans (Carroll Hoy correspondece), Very Fine and fresh, only six pairs of the Petersburg provisional are recorded on cover (Scott $12,500)rnProvenance: Judge Robert S. Emerson (Private transaction)rnAlfred H. Caspary (H.R. Harmer Sale 991, 1956)"Erivan" Collection Part...
Lot #118 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
67X1, Pleasant Shade, VA, 5c Blue, 67X1, Pleasant Shade, VA, 5c Blue, horizontal pair (positions 4-5) with huge margins at top and bottom to just in at the right and top left, tiny marginal tear at right, tied by blue «Pleasant Shade Va Nov 24» (1861) datestamp to cover addressed to «Messr. A. & J. M. Donnan, Petersburg Va.», light horizontal crease away from stamps and small repairs, Very Fine, the only used multiple of this stamp and...
Lot #119 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
73XU1, Salem, NC 5c Black entire, Type 1, "Post Office, Salem, N.C. O.A. Keehln, P.M." handstamp with neat manuscript "Paid 5" on cover to Greensboro, North Carolina, "Salem NC. Oct 18" datestamp alongside, repaired tear at right and missing backflap, Very Fine appearance (Scott $1,400)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #120 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate Postmasters Provisionals
73XU3, Salem, NC 5c Black entire, Type 2, "Paid 5" provisional handstamps with "Salem N.C. Jul 17" datestamp on cover to Clemmonsville, North Carolina, missing backflap and slightly reduced at top, Very Fine strikes, fewer than 10 examples recorded of this marking (Scott $2,250)rnProvenance: John R. Hill, Jr. (Private transaction)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #121 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate States General Issues
US 26, 1857 3c Dull red, single tied by indistinct Richmond datestamp, green embossed cornercard for "Davis, Deupree & Co., Sell Slaves Publicly and Privately, Odd Fellows Hall, Corner Mayo & Franklin Sts., Richmond, Va.", cover addressed to Montgomery, Alabama, extensive edge staining to cover and stamp, still a rare cover and a sobering reminder of the realities of the Civil War"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #122 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate States General Issues
US 26, 1857 3c Dull red, tied by partial "Columbia S.C. May 31" (1861) datestamp, the last day United States stamps were valid in the Confederacy, with "Our Flag" Confederate patriotic label at upper left, addressed to Charleston, South Carolina, light staining and edge faults at left as well as adhesive tape on reverse, Fine and rare cover"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #123 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate States General Issues
1, 1861 5c Bright green, Plate 1, block of 24 (positions 11-16/21-26/31-36/41-46), mostly large margins, at least part o.g. on majority of stamps, reinforced between second and third rows, negligible gum stain, Very Fine, an extraordinary large multiple of the first Confederate States general issue (Scott $10,500 as six blocks of four)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #124 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate States General Issues
2, 1861 10c Blue, Paterson printing, left margin single (large margins other sides with portion of adjacent stamp at top) tied by "Savannah Ga Paid Oct 17" (1862) datestamp to yellow envelope addressed to Milledgeville, Georgia, Very Fine in every respect (Scott $325; CSA Handbook 2-P, $450)rnProvenance: Marc Haas (Private transaction)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #125 - Confederate States of America Postal History Confederate States General Issues
2P5, 1861-62 10c Dark blue, Hoyer and Ludwig printing, Plate proof on wove, ample margins all around, tiny thin at upper left, Very Fine, fewer than 10 examples recorded, originating from files kept by H. St. George Offutt, Chief of the Contract Bureau (Scott $1,750; CSA Handbook 2-H-PP, $1,500)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
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