Sale 10 May 2, 2026

The Spring Sale

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Lots 1232—1233

Independent State Covers

  • Lot 1232

    Charleston S.C. Jan 23, 1861, double-circle postmark with matching circular grid ties U.S. 24¢ gray lilac (37) on cover to London, England, New York red "3" cent credit h.s. to G.B., red London Paid (2.8) arrival cds; some edge wear and slight soiling, Very Fine; with P.F. certificate.

    Scott No. 37   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

    A RARE INDEPENDENT STATE USE OF THE UNITED STATES 24¢ 1860 ISSUE ON A TRANSATLANTIC COVER TO ENGLAND.

  • Lot 1233

    Charleston S.C. Feb 5, 1861, clear cds on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and single, tied by matching circular grid cancels on blue folded cover to Boston Mass.; light tone spots, Very Fine and scarce.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

    A SCARCE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT STATE USE.
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