February Internet

Jefferson Davis Medallion, 7-Star Flags, 10-Star Sunburst and Verse Patriotic design, two matching patriotic covers to Miss Felicia Chapman at Tuscaloosa Ala. from her cousin John F. Wilkerson, in the field with the 6th Tennessee Regiment, Army of the Tennessee, 10c Blue (11) with blurry strike of what is likely Army of the Tennessee field cancel, 20¢ green (13) with corners clipped and tied by Atlanta Ga. cds, with original letter datelined near Atlanta, May 28, 1864, outstanding lengthy war and political commentary (see below for an excerpt); both covers with toning and staining, 10¢ cover with small edge tears, Fine covers, ex-Gallagher, Kilbourne .

C.S.A. Catalog No. D-1B, Verse 53   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A MATCHING PAIR OF JEFFERSON DAVIS MEDALLION PATRIOTIC COVERS, BEARING THE 10¢ AND 20¢ ENGRAVED ISSUES WITH OUTSTANDING WAR CONTENT.

The letter accompanying the 20¢ cover has fascinating commentary on the sender's life in the Army of the Tennessee, with descriptions of battles and skirmishes and the recent completion of a raid on the rear of the Union Army. It is also strong with opinions and fervent patriotic spirit, including "I think that if our soldiers only resolved to dare & brave the dangers of the field, with the assistance of a just & merciful God, peace will crown our labors & hardships before many months elapse. As much as I desire the war to close, I am for fighting to the bitter end, until the Yankee Government grants us everything we ask for, & acknowledge the Southern Confederacy as on the 1st nations of the earth." Accompanied by a typed transcript of the letter.

The 20¢ cover illustrated in 1986 Dietz on p. 231 and in Wishnietsky's Confederate Patriotic Covers and Their Usages on p. 119.

7 Star Flag "Jeff Davis Prest; Alex H Stephens Vice Prest", overall red and blue design on cover bearing two 5¢ blue (7) singles, tied by "Raymond, Miss. Mar 16" cds with military address to W. Polk Bowen, Battery No 1, Wards Artillery, Port Hudson; missing backflap and small piece at top edge, Fine appearance; signed Kaufmann.

C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-1A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $3,500.

Sent six days prior to the Siege of Fort Hudson the final engagement in Union campaign to recapture the Mississippi.

Cannon and Flag with Verse, black design with "Bronitz, Goldsboro, N.C." imprint at left and verse "Bright banner of freedom with pride…" below on light brown cover bearing 5¢ green (1) pair , margins to in at bottom, small flaws, tied by indistinct Va. cds to Spartinsburg S.C.; roughly opened at top partially into design, Fine appearance; signed Kaufmann.

C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,500.

Cannon and Flag with Verse, black design with verse "Gather around your Country's Flag…" verse on cover bearing 5¢ blue (7) pair tied by indistinct blue "Petersburg Va. Nov 18" cds to Catawba Springs N.C.; no flap, left stamp tear, right corner trimmed, F.-V.F. appearance; signed Kaufmann.

C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-1 C   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750.

Cannon and Flag, black design with four-line verse at right on brown cover bearing 5¢ blue (6) , margins to in slightly at right, tied by partial "Richmond Va." cds to local street address; light stain, F.-V.F. and scarce local patriotic use.

C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,500.

Cannon and 12-Star Flag with Verse, black design on yellow cover bearing 10¢ blue (12) , large margins to clear, tied by partial cds to Burns Level N.C., manuscript " By Way of Fayetteville N.C. " at bottom left; professional cleaned and restored, 10¢ small tear, Very Fine appearance, ex-Bush .

C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-1C, verse 56   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750.

(Captured Union) McClellan The Napoleon of America, Union Patriotic design showing McClellan on horseback on cover bearing uncancelled 10¢ blue (12), four large to huge margins, light staining, addressed to Kelly's Ford Ga., endorsed "Via Rockfish Depot" Va. at bottom left; reduced at left, Fine and rare Captured Union patriotic.

Scott No. 12   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.