U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
October 31-November 1, 2012

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #209
UNITED STATES CONFEDERATE STATES
1863 10c rose, large margins all around, tied by DeKalb (Miss) cds to small cover (original contents enclosed), cover slightly reduced at left and backflap repaired, stamp v.f., with 2004 CSA cert.,
Envelope
Catalog #5
Catalog Value $800
Price Realized
$290.00

Lot #210
UNITED STATES CONFEDERATE STATES
1862 Robert E. Lee field endorsement, 10c blue tied by blue Petersburg, Va. cds, addressed to ex-Governor John Letcher in Lexington, Va., endorsed "R.E.Lee, Gel", with Confederate Stamp Alliance certificate which states "genuine, envelope has been cleaned and tears repaired at top and at left, envelope reduced at top and right and back flaps re-attached." A fine and rare Robert E. Lee field endorsement, used in 1864, probably from Gaines Mill, Va., one of only 15 (!) known
Envelope
Catalog #11
Unsold
Lot #211
UNITED STATES CONFEDERATE STATES
1863 20c green, large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at right, used on legal size cover to Greensboro, tied by faint Augusta, GA cds, cover folded well away from the stamp, v.f., with 1964 PFC,
Envelope
Catalog #13
Catalog Value $1,250
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #212
UNITED STATES CONFEDERATE STATES
1861 LEE, Robert Edward (1807-1870), commander of the Confederate armies in the American Civil War, ALS dated 3 Aug. 1861 "Hd. Qrs. Huntersville" to Gen. S. Cooper in Richmond, mentioning generals Loring, Floyd and Wise, regarding their movements, signed "R. E. Lee, Gen. Commanding", endorsed "forward letters from Genls Wise & Floyd relative their movements to the advance of the enemy", also "received Aug.7" in red, fine and scarce war-date Lee ALS
Price Realized
$14,000.00

Lot #213
UNITED STATES CONFEDERATE STATES
1868 LEE, Robert Edward, signed letter, dated "Lexington Va. 24 April 1868", the letter reads in full "My dear Sir, I have no recollection of having seen a one cent Confederate postage stamp though this may have been issued. Wishing you every happiness, in which I am joined by Mrs Lee, I am very respct Your obe Srnt. R E Lee". A v.f. and remarkable, philatelically related letter, written shortly before Lee's death; also a photo card with a U.S. Revenue stamp on back
Price Realized
$7,000.00

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