Confederacy, Charleston S.C. '24' Mar 8 1861. Clear strike of cds with 24¢ integral due rating on folded letter to Edinburgh, Scotland, blue Tobias Sons company oval, "N. York Br. Pkt. '5' " integral exchange cds, although endorsed per Cunard Line Australasian, actually carried by Galway Line Adriatic from New York Mar. 13th to Queenstown arriving Mar. 23rd, Edinburgh (3.25) backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling packet due...
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 #4202 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Mar 15 1861. Clear strike of cds with handstamped "24" cent due rating on folded letter to Edinburgh, Scotland, blue Tobias Sons company oval, "Boston B. Pkt. '5' 20 Mar" exchange debit cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Mar. 20th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 2nd, handstamped "1/" shilling packet due rating, Edinburgh (4.4) arrival backstamp; vertical file folds, F.-V.F.,...
Lot #4203 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Mar 23 1861. Two 3¢ star die entires, first #U26 entire is postmarked with double-circle datestamp and cancelled by circular grid to Washington D.C. with laid lines, postmark shows some early deterioration of the outer circle, reduced at left and stain; second is immaculate #U27 entires postmarked with larger cds to Camden S.C., F.-V.F. pair showing both styles of the cds used on the same day....
Lot #4204 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 31 1861. Cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), bright color, on cover with 7-Star and Bars Patriotic Flag design, addressed to Newberry C.H. S.C., original letter datelined "June 1st 1861", the first day of the Confederate postal system, Very Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-7B var.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
A REMARKABLE USE OF U.S. POSTAGE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE...
Lot #4205 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 31 1861. Neat strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow cover to Raleigh N.C., blue "Raleigh N.C. Oct 1" backstamp with matching "Advertised" straightline handstamp, apparently unclaimed and red initial "B" handstamp of Dead Letter Office
with manuscript number and "$18"; some edge faults, F.-V.F., A rare advertised use sent on the Last Day U.S. Stamps Permitted to Pay Postage in the...
Lot #4206 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. May 31 1861. Clear postmark on U.S. 3c star die entire (U27) to Cleveland Tenn., Very Fine, Last Day U.S. Stamps Permitted to Pay Postage, ex-Kohn.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
This was an interesting use to Tennessee, which did not secede until June 8th 1861, hence this was from the Confederacy to U. S. Territory.
Lot #4207 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 1 1861. Partial cds ties mostly removed U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Aiken S.C., additional more complete strike on reverse of cover, "Held for Postage" fancy handstamp; part of back removed, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "HELD FOR POSTAGE" MARKING USED IN THE C.S.A. PERIOD.
As compared with the other Jun. 1st...
Lot #4208 - charleston postal history united states used in the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 16 1861. Sharp strike of cds on cover to Pendleton S.C. bearing uncancelled U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), sharp "Paid 5" rating handstamp (Type E), docketing of "May 23 1861" on reverse indicating letter was mailed several weeks later when postage was invalid, clean and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4209 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Adams Ex. Co. Louisville, Ky. Aug 21 1861. Circular datestamp on cover bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26), tied by blue "Louisville Ky. Aug 22" duplex from the Tuthill correspondence originating in Charleston to East Otto N.y., pencil "2/-" bits (or 25¢) shows Adams fee at top center; some edge wear and couple small edge tear, part of flap missing, F.-V.F., This is a late private express company use.
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Lot #4210 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Adams Express Co. Philadelphia, Pa. Aug 16. Red cds on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) to Charleston S.C., carried by Adams through the lines to its Nashville agent, entered the mails with blue "Nashville Ten. Aug 21 1861" cds and matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps; opening tears at top, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY SEVEN RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE...
Lot #4211 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Adams Express Company, New York. Great Eastern Western & Southern Express Forwarders. Large blue green oval on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U26), cancelled by circular grid cancel and with matching "Charleston S.C. Apr 6 1861" cds to Athens Tenn., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A BEAUTIFUL ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY USE FROM NEW YORK TO ATHENS TENN. VIA CHARLESTON.
Lot #4212 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Adams Southern Express. Imprint at top of fresh cover to Winsboro, S.C. bearing 1862, 5¢ blue (4), large margins except barely touched at left, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. May 3 1862" cds, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #4213 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Adams. Express. Co. Charleston S.C. MA 11. Blue oval handstamp on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) addressed to Hendrick & Co. at New York N.Y., endorsed "Per Adams & Co. Express"; sealed vertical tear at right, Fine, Ex-Welch.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
ONE OF LESS THAN 5 RECORDED ADAMS & CO. CHARLESTON S.C. EXPRESS USAGES.
As uncertainties surrounding the likelihood of war...
Lot #4214 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Adams. Express. Co. Charleston S.C. May 17. Partial strike of blue oval handstamp on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) addressed to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "By Adams Express Co." at top, entered U.S. mails for local delivery with "U.S. P.O. Despatch, Phila, May 24, 11 AM" octagonal datestamp with partial "Drop 1 ct" circular handstamp, additional manuscript "Paid R" at top center; no flap, tape stain and tears at...
Lot #4215 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, "In the Care of McDaniel Express". Manuscript endorsement on 1862 homemade brown cover addressed to Laurens C.H., S.C., bearing 5¢ blue (6), four huge to close margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jun 26 186" cds; cover stained and reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4216 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, Negro Girl Mendez, care Ad. Express. Unusual endorsement probably indicating transport of a slave girl by express, on buff cover to Louis Manigualt in Charleston S.C., uncancelled 3¢ dull red (26) affixed at right, docketed "Mr. Capers, 31st May 1861"; stamp torn at left, otherwise Very Fine, This was sent on the last day of U.S. Postage used in the C.S.A.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #4217 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, St. John's Strawberry Ferry Local Post. Group of five covers including May 10th 1862 bearing #6 with "Strawberry via Monks corner" directive, Sep. 24th 1862 with #7 pair to St. John's Berkley with "Monks Corner" directive; April 19th 1863 Charleston to Strawberry S.C. bearing #6 pair; Nov. 22nd 1864 Charleston to Strawberry Ferry bearing #6 pair with "Via Charleston" directive, and Nov. 30th Colombia addressed "Via...
Lot #4218 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, "Strawberry via Monks Corner". Manuscript local post directive on cover to St. John's Berkley S.C. bearing 5¢ dark green (1), four full to large margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Mar 1" cds; light overall cover toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #4219 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, "Strawberry via Monks Corner". Manuscript local post directive on orange cover to St. John's Berkley S.C. bearing 5¢ blue (7) horizontal pair, four margins, tied by blue "Columbia S.C. Mar 18" cds; pencil 1863 docketing; small bit of flap missing, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #4220 - charleston postal history express usages
Confederacy, "Strawberry via Mouks Corner". Express endorsement on cover with "Charleston S.C. Jan 12 1861" cds and matching circular grid canceling 3¢ red Nesbitt entire (U9) to Limerick, Berkley, Very Fine, a scarce Strawberry Local Post use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
After 1801, a private local post was run by Upper Cooper River plantation owners in St. John's Parish, from Strawberry Ferry to Charleston....
Lot #4221 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmarks during the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. "Paid 5". Group of two covers with different Jun. 3rd cds styles used on the same day, first with larger "Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1861" 32mm cds and neat complete matching strikes of the "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps to Col. Andrew P. Calhoun at Pendleton S.C., small bit of flap missing, ex-Kohn; second with "Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1861" 26mm double-circle datestamp and matching strikes of "Paid" and "5"...
Lot #4222 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmarks during the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 10 1861. Cds with matching "Due" and "5" rating handstamps (CSA type I var.) on homemade cover to Edgefield C.H., S.C., soldier's endorsement "Lt. L.S. Hill, Co. S. 22. Regt" at top left; small edge tear, Very Fine, This is an unlisted combination of a handstamped "Due" and the pre-war "5" rating handstamp..
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4223 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmarks during the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 25 1861. Cds on cover with matching "Paid" handstamp (CSA type A) and red crayon "15" cent triple rating on cover to Sumter S.C., manuscript charge box notation at top left, some top edge wear and flap faults, F.-V.F.
C.S.A. Catalog No. A; $300; Estimate $200 - 300.
Charleston did not have a "15" cent rating handstamp. This is the earliest recorded wartime Charleston charge...
Lot #4224 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmarks during the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Sep 25 1861. Clear strike of cds with matching large "10" cent rating handstamp and additional manuscript "Due" (CSA type K var.) on adversity cover made from printed form to Haynesville Ga., soldier's endorsement "Priv John Everett, Co 'K' 11th Georgia" at left, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4225 - charleston during the confederacy charleston postmarks during the confederacy
Confederacy, Charleston "Paid". Straightline handstamp on local letter addressed to N.R. Middleton esq. at Charleston, postal rate of 2¢ paid in cash; light staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
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