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Lot 4254 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4254 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 10¢ black. Cut square, clear strike of handstamp on piece, partial "Hardeeville S.C. Aug 27 1863" cds and bold "Due 10" arc rating handstamp (CSA type B), Very Fine.
Scott No. 16XU7; $3,000.

THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON PALMETTO TREE 10¢ BLACK PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMP.

This 10¢ handstamped use was apparently from a soldier stationed in Hardeeville, which was on the railroad to Savannah. Apparently, the Charleston provisional handstamp was not recognized at Hardeeville and their "Due 10" handstamp was applied, which is not a style employed at Charleston. The only other recorded example of the Charleston Palmetto Flag 10¢ provisional entire is the unique press printed Scott 16XU6 that catalogs $80,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4249 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4249 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange. Cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 1 1861" cds and addressed to Jas. F. Smith at Hodges Depot, S.C.; reduced slightly at top, small bit of flap missing, F.-V.F. and rare.
Scott No. 16XU3; $3,500.

A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON ORANGE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4255 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4255 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, positions 28-29, large margins to just touching at top, tied by "New Orleans Apr 1" cds on circa 1862 cover to Charleston S.C.; slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F., with 2000 CSA cert. stating "refolded at top" that we disagree with.
Scott No. 62X4; Estimate $200 - 300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4250 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4250 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on dark orange buff. Cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 5 1861" cds and addressed to J. A. Kirkpatrick at Greenville S.C.; some staining, reduced slightly at left, Fine.
Scott No. 16XU3 var.; $3,500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4251 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4251 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on buff. Cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Aug 16 1861" and addressed to Laurens S.C.; top edge repaired and two flaps replaced, Very Fine appearance, ex-Kohn, Stonewall.
Scott No. 16XU4; $3,500.

THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF A CHARLESTON C.S.A. PROVISIONAL.

In August 1861, Charleston Postmaster Huger ordered stamped envelopes from Walker, Evans & Co. These envelopes, on various colors of paper, were prepared from a woodcut similar in design to an ornamental oval used on the adhesives issued a short time afterwards. It was reported that the envelopes were placed on sale on August 15th 1861, only one day prior to this usage..

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4252 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4252 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on blue. Cancelled by sharp bold strike of "Charleston S.C. Oct 8 1861" cds and addressed to Sumter S.C., pencil "Due 5", magenta docketing at top left, Extremely Fine, Ex-Weill Brothers, W. Carroll.
Scott No. 16XU5; $3,500.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON BLUE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4247 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4247 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Four large margins showing frame lines on all sides, tied by "Charleston S.C. June 20 186" cds on light blue cover to Flat Rock N.C., Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 16X1; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A REMARKABLE USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ PROVISIONAL STAMP DURING THE TEMPORARY REGULAR ISSUE SHORTAGE OF JUNE 1862.

This late use of the Charleston postmaster provisional stamp was used just ten days prior to the general postage rate increase to a standard 10¢ regardless of distance. Apparently due to a temporary shortage of Confederate stamps in Charleston at this time, Postmaster Huger brought out supplies of the now obsolete provisionals and placed them on sale. Other June 1862 usages are recorded.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4253 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4253 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on blue. Cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Oct 23 1861" cds and military address to Wm Aiken Kelly, care Capt C. D. Barksdale, 1st Regmt S.C. Vol. at Suffolk Va., located just within 500 miles; edge fault and some pinholes, Fine and rare, ex-Mueller.
Scott No. 16XU5; $3,500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4248 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4248 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Cancelled by "Charleston S.C. Sep 16 1861" cds and addressed to Newberry C.H. S.C., forwarded to Greenville with manuscript "Ford 5" due rating, some docketing at left; invisible cover edge tear at right, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 16XU1; $3,500.

A RARE FORWARDED EXAMPLE OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ ON WHITE PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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Lot 4244 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Lot 4244 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmasters' provisionals - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Margins except in at top, tied by blue crayon "Way Sept 14th /61" postmark and cancel on cover to Pocotaligo S.C.; stains and faults, partial flap, Fine.
Scott No. 16X1; $2,500.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WAY USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL.

This way letter was likely put onto a train en route to Savannah for delivery at Pocotaligo. The 1¢ way fee would have been collected in cash on delivery.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

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