August Internet Auction

Camden S.C., Feb 9, clear cds on light buff cover bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by circular grid to Staunton Va., 1861 docketing at left, Very Fine.

Scott No. U.S. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150.

Lexington Va. May 25, blue cds and matching circular grid cancel ties 3¢ dull red (26), s.e. at bottom, on 1861 folded letter addressed to R.H. Catlett Esq., Care of Gov. Letcher, Richmond Va., letter from William Garnett asking the addressee to intervene concerning the military rank status of Maj. Williamson as his commission has been delayed, Very Fine, ex-Thayer .

Scott No. U.S. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200.

William Garnett (1786-1866) who was from a very prominent and influential Virginia plantation family. He was father of CSA General Richard Garnett who was killed at Gettysburg (Pickett's Charge).

Montgomery Ala. Feb 19, 1861, cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) pair on legal-size cover to West Point, Ga.; cover and stamp faults, Fine appearance.

Scott No. U.S. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $175 as single.

Norfolk, Va. May 1861, blue cds ties U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Edenton N.C.; some tallying notes; partial flap, 3¢ some short perfs and light crease, F.-V.F. C.S.A. use.

Scott No. U.S. 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200.

Petersburg Va. '3 cts' May 14, blue integral-rate cds cancels 3¢ red (U27) star die buff entire to Thomas Webb, Hillsboro N.c., fresh and Very Fine, ex-Bogg, J.R. Hill Jr., Thayer .

Scott No. U.S. U27   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200.

Webb was a North Carolina state legislature and President of the North Carolina Railroad Co.

Richmond Va., May 17, 1861, clear cds cancels U.S. 3¢ red (U27) Star die buff entire to Price Edward C.H., Va., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Marcus White, Ashbrook .

Scott No. U.S. U27   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200.