August Internet Auction

Natchez, Miss., Jan 15, 1861, cds ties 3¢ dull red (U.S. #26) on orange cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine Independent State use.

Scott No. U.S. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $325.

The Independent Statehood period for Mississippi was Jan. 9th to Feb. 4th, 1861.

Marshall, Tex. Feb 14, 1861, cds on buff cover front bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) pair and strip of three , tied by grid cancels to Talladega, Alabama, 1861 docketing, file fold at left, F.-V.F. and scarce Transitional use.

Scott No. U.S. 26 ; $500 as Independent State  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Texas Ordinance of Secession was adopted Feb. 1, 1861. Popular vote to secede Feb. 23, effective Mar. 2, 1861. Collectors call Texas covers used between Feb. 1 and March 1 inclusive "Transitional Texas Use" covers.