Sale 2Completed: June 8, 2024

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Lots 1381—1384

Civil War Postal History

  • Lot 1381

    "In the Cear of McDaniels express", homemade cover addressed to Laurens C.H., S.C., some staining, Fine and rare southern express use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 1382

    James Alexander Seddon (1815-1880), House of Representatives 1845-51, CSA Secretary of War 1862-65 ; folded cover free franked "Free, J.A. Seddon" as Representative with red "Washington D.C., Jan 10, Free" integral-rate cds to Richmond Va., endorsed by Seddon " The P.M. at Richmond will oblige by having this promptly delivered. JAS ".

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 1383

    "Headqrs. Sub Dist. North La. O.B. Very Important and with the utmost despatch.", manuscript endorsement on legal-size orange cover carried by military courier to Maj. G. M. Bryan, "Monroe" crossed out and directed "On the Road to Shreveport"; vertical fold, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 1384

    Southern Express Company, red imprint cover on buff cover with "Columbia S.C. Sep 1" cds to Due West S.C.; slight tape stain, F.-V.F.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160