Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World
May 7-8, 2024

The May 7-8, 2024 Sale of Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World will take place at our Teaneck, N.J. Galleries, via CherrystoneLIVE. There are 1,562 lots, offered in four sessions, beginning with United States, followed by a diverse worldwide holding formed by Dikran Taner. There are solid sections of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Italian States, Switzerland, Turkey, as well as British Commonwealth, featuring John Pedneault's postal history of Ireland, extensive Bermuda, British Africa and various individual rarities. In addition, there are selections of China, with Red Revenues, numerous Flight and Zeppelin covers, rare booklets and more. Finally, the last session is highlighted by Large Lots and Collections, with 184 lots ranging from single country albums, specialized holdings, multi-carton worldwide groups and large cover lots offered intact.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1398
LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS UNITED STATES - Covers and Postal History
1861-65 Civil War, selection of 21 covers, written up, mostly Confederate in nature including one franked with Confederate 5c blue (defective), with Soldier's Mission cachet, Soldier's letters, Occupation mail, Chaplains, various Marine Corps mail, one addressed to Florida, etc., some historical content including a handmade envelope sent by Col. George S. Patton (relative of World War II General), etc., some faults noted, generally fine
Envelope
Price Realized
$350.00

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