Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red. horizontal strip of five, three large margins, just touched at top left, minor faults at top due to edge placement, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 17 186" cds on adversity cover made from used printed form addressed to Blackville S.C.; trivial edge tear, Very Fine and scarce use.
Scott No. 8; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A SCARCE 2¢ BROWN RED 1863 ISSUE STRIP OF FIVE USED ON...
Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC
In addition to the general auction, we will offer the Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC from Colonial to Post-Civil War including Carriers, C.S.A. Postmaster Provisionals, etc. with nearly 400 lots presented in a separate auction catalog.
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Lot #4282 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Lot #4283 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red. Large to huge margins on three sides, just in at left, tied by "Charleston 'Paid' Nov 11 186" cds on blue drop cover addressed to Major Joseph Abney, 27th Regt. S.C. V., Charleston S.C.; bottom edge mend that could be improved, reduced slightly at left, Fine appearance, A scarce properly prepaid 2¢ drop rate use, ex-Lemley, signed Dietz.
Scott No. 8; $1,500.
Lot #4284 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "T-E-N". Full to mostly huge margins, rich color, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. May 1 186" cds on 1863 blue cover to Unionville S.C.; hint of stamp toning, a Very Fine use.
Scott No. 9; $1,600.
Lot #4285 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ milky blue, "T-E-N". Four large large margins, beautiful color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Feb 28 1863" cds (year error) on brown homemade cover to Vances Ferry S.C.; small part of flap missing, tiny stain spot, Very Fine, ex-Hessel.
Scott No. 9a; $1,600.
The cds on this cover clear has an "1863" year date, but this would be two month prior to the April 1863 release date. The current EDU...
Lot #4286 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, "frame lines". Showing framelines on three sides, barely touched at right, vibrant color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 23 1863" cds on homemade brown cover to Aiken S.C.; top edge nick and backflap added, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. 10; $3,000.
Lot #4287 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, Keatinge & Ball printing. Four huge margins, deep rich color, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 4" cds on 1864 adversity cover made from printed S.C. Insurance Co. form to Summerville S.C.; toned, Fine and rare, with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $500 - 750.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE 10¢ BLUE TYPE I KEATINGE & BALL PRINTING.
Lot #4288 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. horizontal strip of four, full to large margins, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. Aug 31" cds on 1864 quadruple rate cover to Columbia S.C. weighing 1.5 to 2 ounces, 1864 receipt docketing at right; minor toning, cover re-folded, still a Very Fine and rare quadruple rate use.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #4289 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Four even margins, deep rich color with intense impression, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 19 186" cds on wallpaper cover with orange and tan marbled pattern to Greenville S.C., 1864 docketing; some manuscript smudges, flap folded out for display, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #4290 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Both dies used in combination to pay double rate, tied by two strikes of clear "Charleston, S.C. Jun 16" cds on cover to Bainridge Ga., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and rare combination use.
Scott No. 11 + 12; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #4291 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. strip of three, four margins, tied by two strikes of "Charleston S.C. Dec 2 186" cds on 1864 legal size homemade turned cover to Florence S.C., inside drop with 2¢ stamp removed and additional "Paid" handstamp with blue crayon "8" rating to Marion Artillery, Charleston, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #4292 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ greenish blue. strip of four, huge to full margins, tied by two strikes of blue "Charleston 'Paid' Feb 3" cds on back of cover front, Very Fine and attractive use.
Scott No. 11c; Estimate $300 - 400.
This is the listing example of the Type IV 1850s postmark used during the Civil War. On this date, the Charleston Post Office must have pressed into service an old blue ink pad...
Lot #4293 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, perf'd. Single with left selvage, deep rich color, upper right corner flaw, tied by "Charleston S.C. Aug 1" cds on cover front; some cover wrinkling and tears, F.-V.F., This is the only recorded example used from Charleston.
Scott No. 11e; $750 on cover; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #4294 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue. Large margins, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Feb 16" cds (type 4a) on circa 1865 cover to Timmonsville S.C.; cover lightly toned, Fine.
Scott No. 12; Estimate $300 - 400.
THIS IS A "LAST DAY COVER" AS THE LOCAL POST OFFICE WAS CLOSED AND CHARLESTON EVACUATED BY CONFEDERATE MILITARY FORCES ON FEB. 17TH 1865.
The type 4a cds was only used after August 1864, properly...
Lot #4295 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. Two singles, one four-margin and other three full to huge margins, rich color, tied by two strikes of "Charleston S.C. Dec 1" cds on 1864 part cover, additional "Paid 10" rating handstamp (CSA type G), Very Fine piece, signed Dietz.
Scott No. 13; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Full explanation of this part cover is not certain, but appears to have been a 50¢ quadruple rate cover.
Lot #4296 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. Large to huge margins except touched at right, tied by "Charleston S.C. Apr 14" cds on 1864 yellow cover to Augusta Ga., F.-V.F.
Scott No. 13; $1,250.
Lot #4297 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect. Bright color, tiny corner crease, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 12" cds on cover to Camden S.C.; barely reduced at right with tiny corner tear, clean and Very Fine, signed by Dietz on reverse, with 1975 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 13d; $2,000.
Lot #4298 - charleston during the confederacy confederate 1863 regular issues used in charleston
Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, diagonal bisect. Large margins, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Sep 9" cds on cover to Monck's Corner S.C., military endorsement "R.Y. D. Asst Surg P. A. C.S." at upper right, original mailed with manuscript "Fort Motte S.C., Sept 8" postmark with partly visible manuscript "Paid 10" rating below bisect, docketed as received Sep. 10th 1864; some erosion and internal tears, right flap missing, F.-V....
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