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5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Horizontal pair, large margins to ...more
5c Olive Green, Stone A-B (1c). Horizontal pair, large margins to just barely in at bottom, cancelled by smudged manuscript marks (iron gall ink ties thru to envelope, which is visible on the inside), paying required C.S.A. postage on cover to Col. Tennent Lomax (future general), 3rd Regt. Ala. Volunteers, Norfolk Va., blue "Southern Express Co. Montgomery Ala. Dec. 12" (1861) double-circle datestamp and bold matching "Montgomery Alabama Southern Express" in circle, faint toning VERY FINE. ONE OF FIVE RECORDED COVERS FROM THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, OF WHICH FOUR BEAR THE UNUSUAL "MONTGOMERY ALABAMA SOUTHERN EXPRESS" HANDSTAMP. This cover was carried by the Southern Express Company to Colonel Lomax's regiment in proximity to Norfolk, Virginia. We record five Southern Express Company covers from Montgomery — all from the Lomax correspondence — including four with the distinctive "Montgomery Alabama Southern Express" circle, which is unlike any other marking used by express companies throughout the Confederacy. Two have 10c Hoyer & Ludwig stamps (Dec. 18 and 22 express datestamps), one has the Montgomery postmaster's handstamped provisional (Oct. 25), and the other two have 5c Green Lithograph stamps (Nov. 29 without the smaller circle and Dec. 12 — the cover offered here). The presence of post office markings on these covers, including datestamps dated the day before the Southern Express datestamp, indicates that the Southern Express agent (D. H. Brooks) made arrangements with the post office to carry mail after it had been properly prepaid and postmarked. Tennent Lomax was a Confederate officer who was killed at the Battle of Seven Pines on June 1, 1862. Colonel Lomax, a resident of Montgomery, led the 3rd Alabama Regiment during the war. His regiment was detailed to defend the naval yard at Norfolk Va., which was held by Confederate forces until May 1862. While in Norfolk, Colonel Lomax received letters and express mail from his wife. Ex Frank J. Engel (realized $3,000 in 1976 sale) and Dr. Brandon. With 1973 P.F. certificate.
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10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Two horizontal pairs, each with
large ...more 10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Two horizontal pairs, each with large margins to just touched, each cancelled by three pen strokes, pair at left tied by "Henderson Texas Dec. 6" (1863) circular datestamp on black-bordered mourning envelope to Mrs. Lucy Thornton, Port Royal Va., sender's directive "Express Mail Via Shreveport", prepaid 40c for Trans-Mississippi Government Express rate, pencil note on back indicates there was a letter dated 1863, but alas it is no longer with the coverEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE OF A BLACK-BORDER MOURNING ENVELOPE TO SEND A LETTER BY TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOVERNMENT EXPRESS. ONE OF THE FINEST TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS COVERS WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.On May 1, 1863, the C.S.A. Congress once again considered the question of the Trans-Mississippi mails. It authorized the C.S.A. Postmaster General to establish an "Express Mail" along post routes and at rates to be designated by him. Under this authority, the PMG Reagan established an express mail rate of 40c per half ounce, and hired a contractor to carry the express mails twice weekly on October 20, 1863. An August 1, 1863, a C.S.A. Post Office advertisement placed in newspapers on the western side of the river gave directions for the routing of Trans-Mississippi mails. All eastbound communications were to be addressed to their proper destination, care of the postmasters at Shreveport, Louisiana, or Camden, Arkansas. The mails were to be forwarded by carriers designated by the Post Office Special Agents.This cover is one of three we have located that were addressed by the same person, whose distinctive feminine handwriting undoubtedly belongs to a prosperous Texas lady. The two other covers have the same Soldier and Camp with 10-Star Confederate Flag patriotic design. One is the cover with a pair of 5c Local stamps postmarked at Galveston and addressed to "Mr. A. S. Thornton, Com(?) P. Woods Regiment, Brownsville, Texas" (offered in this sale as lot 2159). The other cover bears an uncancelled Goliad 10c Black on Rose (29X5) provisional stamp and is addressed to "Col. D. Hardeman, Santa Gertrudis, Kings Ranch, Texas" (ex Ferrary, Hind, Caspary, Lilly, Boker and Haub).Ex Finney, Birkinbine and Walske
10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Horizontal strip of three and single, ...more
10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Horizontal strip of three and single, large margins, tied by faint "Lumpkin Ga." circular datestamp on East-to-West 40c Trans-Mississippi Express Rate cover to Natchitoches La. with sender's routing "Via Meridian Miss.", with original enclosure dated Dec. 22, 1863, regarding legal matters but comments "No war news of any interest since the defeat of Bragg at Missionary Ridge", letter reinforced with tape (stained), the cover is missing part of backflap and has slight wear along edges, small lightened stained spot in strip FINE APPEARING AND VERY RARE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS COVER — REPUTED TO BE THE ONLY ONE WITH ITS ORIGINAL LETTER. According to a notation by A. Earl Weatherly, this is the only 40c Trans-Mississippi Express cover with its original letter, but we cannot verify this claim. Ex Walske. Illustrated in Shenfield book and listed in Krieger as E11 (page 41). With 2007 P.F. and 2020 C.S.A. certificates.
Nashville Tenn., 5c Dark Carmine (61X2). Large margins on two sides, ...more
Nashville Tenn., 5c Dark Carmine (61X2). Large margins on two sides, others ample to touching, tied by blue "Adams Express Co. Nashville Aug. 16" (1861) oval datestamp on "The Adams Express Company" imprinted buff cover to Providence R.I., from the Knowles correspondence, South-to-North through-the-lines express use, manuscript "Paid 2/-" (two bits, or 25c) express fee applied by Adams Nashville office, 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) affixed at Adams Louisville office (slightly overlapping 5c) and tied by blue "Louisville Ky. Aug. 18" double-circle datestamp and duplex grid cancel, "Adams Ex. Co. * Louisville, Ky. * Aug. 17, 1861" circular datestamp, 5c has slight corner crease and tiny sealed tear VERY FINE. ONE OF SEVEN RECORDED COVERS WITH THE 5-CENT NASHVILLE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL USED IN COMBINATION WITH UNITED STATES POSTAGE. Very few covers are recorded with Confederate provisional stamps or markings used in conjunction with across-the-lines express service. This group includes the provisionals of Atlanta (handstamp), Houston (handstamp), Lynchburg (press-printed entire), Memphis (adhesive), Mobile (adhesive), Montgomery (handstamp), Nashville (adhesive and handstamp) and New Orleans (adhesive). This South-to-North express cover is one of seven recorded with the 5c Nashville adhesive provisional and U.S. stamps used together. Five are listed in the Special Routes book—nos. S-AD-38, N-AD-48, 73 (offered here), 81 and 83. An additional cover with the same Adams Louisville datestamp as the example here is offered in the following lot and is not listed in Special Routes. A seventh cover also came to light in recent years, which has a "The Southern Express Company" oval handstamp (both the marking and the cover were unknown to the authors at the time the Special Routes book was published). In addition to the 5c covers, there are three Nashville 10c provisional combinations carried by Adams (S-AD-44, 45 and 46). Adams was required to pay Confederate postage, but letters never actually entered the mails at Nashville. Special Routes census no. N-AD-73. Illustrated in Shenfield book. Ex Shenfield, Gallagher, Rudy and Sale 1238 (lot 252). With 2004 P.F. certificate. SCV $25,000.
Nashville Tenn., 5c Brick Red (61X3). Huge margins to ample, tied by ...more
Nashville Tenn., 5c Brick Red (61X3). Huge margins to ample, tied by blue "Adams Express Co. Nashville Aug. 15" (1861) oval datestamp and by black "Adams Ex. Co. * Louisville, Ky. * Aug. 17, 1861" circular datestamp, used in conjunction with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) tied by "POSTAGE/PAID" rimless handstamp applied by Nashville office of Adams Express Company, also tied by grid cancel and "Louisville Ky. Aug. 18" double-circle datestamp, all struck in blue on South-to-North across-the-lines express cover to Miss Susan H. Howes, Ashfield Mass., expert restoration at top (into Louisville double-circle) and at left, including rejoining a previously excised piece at left containing the provisional stamp (which is sound) and the black Adams marking VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT NASHVILLE PROVISIONAL IN COMBINATION WITH UNITED STATES POSTAGE—one of seven recorded. Very few covers are recorded with Confederate provisional stamps or markings used in conjunction with across-the-lines express service. This group includes the provisionals of Atlanta (handstamp), Houston (handstamp), Lynchburg (press-printed entire), Memphis (adhesive), Mobile (adhesive), Montgomery (handstamp), Nashville (adhesive and handstamp) and New Orleans (adhesive). This South-to-North express cover is one seven recorded with the 5c Nashville provisional and U.S. stamps used together. Five are listed in the Special Routes book—census nos. S-AD-38, N-AD-48, 73 (offered in lot 3310), 81 and 83. This example is not listed in Special Routes but has the same Adams Louisville date as N-AD-73 in lot 3310. A seventh cover came to light in recent years, which has a "The Southern Express Company" oval handstamp (both the marking and that cover were unknown to the authors at the time the Special Routes book was published). In addition to the 5c covers, there are three Nashville 10c provisional combinations carried by Adams (S-AD-44, 45 and 46). Adams was required to pay Confederate postage, but letters never actually entered the mails at Nashville. Instead, the blue "POSTAGE/PAID" marking was used to indicate prepayment. With 2009 P.F. certificate as Carmine 61X2, but it is Brick Red (this makes no material difference in value). SCV $25,000.
E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A.
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type C with April 2 date — last lines read "We are all right in Texas. The Yankees have evacuated Indianola. Spring backward, but it will all be right at harvest" — affixed to back of brown cover originating west of the Mississippi River and addressed to Mrs. S. R. Markham in Liberty Miss., no postal markings, trace of stamp peeled off at upper right, we suspect the addressee removed an uncancelled stamp and used it, label and cover in excellent condition FINE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE C CUSHING'S EXPRESS LABEL ON SEPARATE COVERS.Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). Only two Type C labels are recorded (on separate covers). This cover is relegated to the "no evidence of postal use" exclusion category, but it obviously was carried across the Mississippi River by someone associated with Cushing's Express.Ex Weatherly and Dr. Brandon
E. H. Cushing Express. Black on blue newsprint label, C.S.A.
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on blue newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type A (without date) and Special Routes book Ty. I, affixed to back of cover originating in Texas (probably Austin), addressed to E. L. Stickney, care of Dr. J. C. Stickney, Medical Purveyor, Okolona Miss. and forwarded to Chattanooga Tenn., horizontal pair of 5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1), ample to large margins, tied by matching manuscript strokes, faint strike of "Liberty Miss." circular datestamp where it entered the mails, also "Okolona Miss. Aug. 13" forwarding datestamp with manuscript "Due 10", label has some slight toning from adhesive, opened on three sides for display, slight edgewear affects 5c stamps which have small toned spotsVERY FINE. thE TypE A LABEL IS THE RAREST OF THE CUSHING'S TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS LABELS WITH THREE RECORDED. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE ON BLUE PAPER AND THE ONLY ONE USED ON FORWARDED MAIL. AN OUTSTANDING CIVIL WAR POSTAL HISTORY ARTIFACT.Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). This Type A label is distinctive for its smaller size. Three labels on separate covers are recorded, including this sole example on blue paper and two on green paper, one of which is badly damaged.This label the illustration in the C.S.A. Catalog and the Special Routes book. Ex Powell and Sale 1238 (lot 318). With 1976 C.S.A. certificate
Arthur H. Edey's Express. Black on white newsprint label ...more
Arthur H. Edey's Express. Black on white newsprint label "FORWARDED
BY/ARTHUR H. EDEY, Agent, Fifth Reg't Texas Volunteers." affixed to
upper right corner of oatmeal cover originating from Captain
Tacitus T. Clay, 5th Texas Regiment, Robertson's Brigade, Hood's
Division, Longstreet's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, to his
wife, Bettie Clay, at Independence Texas, probably mailed just
prior to the Battle of Antietam (Sep. 17, 1862) and carried to
Marshall Tex. where it entered the mails with 5c Light Blue, De La
Rue (6), horizontal pair, tied by bold grid cancels, "Marshall Tex.
Sep. 22" (1862) double-circle datestamp which ties the Edey label,
right stamp pre-use crease, cover opened a bit roughly at right and
with minor toningFINE. ONE OF EIGHT RECORDED COVERS WITH THE EDEY
LABEL, OF WHICH HALF ARE AFFIXED TO THE BACKS. THIS IS THE ONLY
EXAMPLE OF AN EDEY LABEL TIED ON A COVER. EDEY'S EXPRESS OPERATED
BRIEFLY FROM JUNE UNTIL LATE OCTOBER 1862.Arthur H. Edey enlisted
as a Private in Co. A, 5th Regiment, Texas Infantry, on July 19,
1861, at Houston. He was detailed as agent for the regiment at the
Texas Depot in Richmond on Feb. 7, 1862. In this capacity, Edey
facilitated mail service between members of the regiment serving
east of the Mississippi and their correspondents back home. Edey
affixed his label to envelopes that were carried by civilians or
soldiers who were willing to take them and mail them when they
arrived in Texas. In October 1862 Edey was transferred back to the
5th Texas Regiment and was replaced by Sergeant Jefferson Wright,
who left his position after a month. Edey was wounded and captured
at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, and sent to Fort Wood, New York
Harbor. He was paroled on April 15, 1865. (Updated info from Crown,
CWPS website).The CWPS census records eight examples of Edey's
label, including a few heavily stained or defective covers. Only
four have the label on the front of the cover. This cover was sent
by Tacitus T. Clay, who was promoted to captain in the 5th Texas
Regiment in October 1861 and served as acting lieutenant-colonel
and colonel at various times during 1863 and 1864. Clay was wounded
at Gaines' Mill, the Wilderness, and Darbytown Road—as a result of
his injuries at Darbytown, Clay's leg was amputated.Ex Corwin and
Sale 1238 (lot 322). With 2002 P.F. certificate (we have revised
stamp identification to 5c De La Rue, Scott 6)
J. M. Barksdale's Arkansas Express. Blue manuscript "Paid $1.00" ...more
J. M. Barksdale's Arkansas Express. Blue manuscript "Paid $1.00" express rate with matching endorsement "Soldier's Letter, A. E. Spence, Co. 'B' 1st Ark. Regt." on cover to Arkadelphia Ark., "Washington Ark. Dec. 2" circular datestamp and "10" due handstamp, minor soiling and slightly reduced at left where opened roughly VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED COVERS CARRIED BY ONE OF THE ARKANSAS EXPRESSES ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. This cover was incorrectly described by us as an E. W. Black's Express cover in Sale 810 (lot 2412). This and a similar cover (ex Walske, Sale 988, lot 282) were reattributed to J. M. Barksdale after 2006. The sender, Capt. Alexander E. Spence, served in Company B (Clark County Volunteers), 1st Arkansas Infantry. Spence was promoted to captain on January 20, 1863. The expressman, J. M. Barksdale, enlisted on Aug. 4, 1861, at Crane Creek, Missouri, and served in Company H, 2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles. He was wounded on Mar. 7, 1862, at Elk Horn, Arkansas, and discharged on Dec. 17, 1862. The Barksdale Express began operating no later than the summer of 1863 and was still carrying mail in late 1864. Barksdale carried mail from Arkansas soldiers in Reynolds' Arkansas Brigade to Washington, Arkansas, where they were posted in the Confederate mail. The express charge for a letter to Arkansas (westbound) was $1.00, as noted on the cover offered here. Mail from Arkansas to the soldiers (eastbound) was apparently carried free.
E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A.
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type B (no date in text), used on back of cover addressed to Captain T. T. Clay in the 5th Texas Volunteers, Gregg's Brigade, Richmond Va., horizontal pair of 5c Blue, Local (7), full margins to clear at left, tied by "Jackson Miss. Nov. 8" circular datestamp, slight wear, opened for displayVERY FINE. A FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE CUSHING'S EXPRESS TYPE B LABEL USED ON COVER TO AN OFFICER IN THE 5TH TEXAS VOLUNTEERS.Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). This Type B label is the most common, with 12 recorded (on two slightly different shades of paper).Ex Walske
E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A.
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type F with July 4 date, affixed to back of buff legal-size cover to D. C. Freeman Jr., Columbus Ga. with 20c Yellow Green (13a), large margins, a bit irregular at bottom and tiny margin nick at left, tied by illegible Atlanta Ga. circular datestamp, cover opened for display, edges frayed and long sealed tear well clear of stamp and labelVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE F CUSHING'S EXPRESS LABEL. ONLY TWO recorded CUSHING'S COVERS have THE 20-CENT GREEN ISSUE (the other is uncancelled).Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). Only two Type F labels are recorded (on separate covers)—the other label is badly damaged. This is also one of two Cushing's Express covers with the 20c Engraved stamp—the other is uncancelled on a cover without any postal markings.Ex Everett and Kilbourne
Arthur H. Edey's Express. Black on white newsprint label ...more
Arthur H. Edey's Express. Black on white newsprint label "FORWARDED
BY/ARTHUR H. EDEY, Agent, Fifth Reg't Texas Volunteers." affixed to
upper right corner of oatmeal cover originating from Captain
Tacitus T. Clay, 5th Texas Regiment, Robertson's Brigade, Hood's
Division, Longstreet's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, to his
wife, Bettie Clay, at Independence Texas, pencil receipt docketing
on back indicates Aug. 13, 1862 origin date, carried west to
Houston Tex. where it entered the mails with 5c Light Blue, De La
Rue (6), horizontal pair, large margins to just touching at left,
bright color, tied by "Houston Tex. Sep. 10" (1862) circular
datestamp, small piece torn from right end of label but the type is
intactFINE. ONE OF EIGHT RECORDED COVERS WITH THE EDEY LABEL, OF
WHICH HALF ARE AFFIXED TO THE BACKS. EDEY'S EXPRESS OPERATED
BRIEFLY FROM JUNE UNTIL LATE OCTOBER 1862.Arthur H. Edey enlisted
as a Private in Co. A, 5th Regiment, Texas Infantry, on July 19,
1861, at Houston. He was detailed as agent for the regiment at the
Texas Depot in Richmond on Feb. 7, 1862. In this capacity, Edey
facilitated mail service between members of the regiment serving
east of the Mississippi and their correspondents back home. Edey
affixed his label to envelopes that were carried by civilians or
soldiers who were willing to take them and mail them when they
arrived in Texas. In October 1862 Edey was transferred back to the
5th Texas Regiment and was replaced by Sergeant Jefferson Wright,
who left his position after a month. Edey was wounded and captured
at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, and sent to Fort Wood, New York
Harbor. He was paroled on April 15, 1865. (Updated info from Crown,
CWPS website).The CWPS census records eight examples of Edey's
label, including a few heavily stained or defective covers. Only
four have the label on the front of the cover. This cover was sent
by Tacitus T. Clay, who was promoted to captain in the 5th Texas
Regiment in October 1861 and served as acting lieutenant-colonel
and colonel at various times during 1863 and 1864. Clay was wounded
at Gaines' Mill, the Wilderness, and Darbytown Road—as a result of
his injuries at Darbytown, Clay's leg was amputated.Illustrated in
Shenfield (p. 77) and Walske-Trepel Special Routes (p. 131). Ex
Antrim and Walske
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3479
SC
1c
3000.00 USD
(app. 2594 EUR)
03/26/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 2594 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2207
SC
12c
large ...more 10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Two horizontal pairs, each with large margins to just touched, each cancelled by three pen strokes, pair at left tied by "Henderson Texas Dec. 6" (1863) circular datestamp on black-bordered mourning envelope to Mrs. Lucy Thornton, Port Royal Va., sender's directive "Express Mail Via Shreveport", prepaid 40c for Trans-Mississippi Government Express rate, pencil note on back indicates there was a letter dated 1863, but alas it is no longer with the coverEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE OF A BLACK-BORDER MOURNING ENVELOPE TO SEND A LETTER BY TRANS-MISSISSIPPI GOVERNMENT EXPRESS. ONE OF THE FINEST TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS COVERS WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED.On May 1, 1863, the C.S.A. Congress once again considered the question of the Trans-Mississippi mails. It authorized the C.S.A. Postmaster General to establish an "Express Mail" along post routes and at rates to be designated by him. Under this authority, the PMG Reagan established an express mail rate of 40c per half ounce, and hired a contractor to carry the express mails twice weekly on October 20, 1863. An August 1, 1863, a C.S.A. Post Office advertisement placed in newspapers on the western side of the river gave directions for the routing of Trans-Mississippi mails. All eastbound communications were to be addressed to their proper destination, care of the postmasters at Shreveport, Louisiana, or Camden, Arkansas. The mails were to be forwarded by carriers designated by the Post Office Special Agents.This cover is one of three we have located that were addressed by the same person, whose distinctive feminine handwriting undoubtedly belongs to a prosperous Texas lady. The two other covers have the same Soldier and Camp with 10-Star Confederate Flag patriotic design. One is the cover with a pair of 5c Local stamps postmarked at Galveston and addressed to "Mr. A. S. Thornton, Com(?) P. Woods Regiment, Brownsville, Texas" (offered in this sale as lot 2159). The other cover bears an uncancelled Goliad 10c Black on Rose (29X5) provisional stamp and is addressed to "Col. D. Hardeman, Santa Gertrudis, Kings Ranch, Texas" (ex Ferrary, Hind, Caspary, Lilly, Boker and Haub).Ex Finney, Birkinbine and Walske
3000.00 USD
(app. 2594 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 2594 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3485
SC
12c
1500.00 USD
(app. 1297 EUR)
03/26/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 1297 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3310
SC
61X2
10000.00 USD
(app. 8646 EUR)
03/26/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 8646 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3311
SC
61X3
5000.00 USD
(app. 4323 EUR)
03/26/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 4323 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2201
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type C with April 2 date — last lines read "We are all right in Texas. The Yankees have evacuated Indianola. Spring backward, but it will all be right at harvest" — affixed to back of brown cover originating west of the Mississippi River and addressed to Mrs. S. R. Markham in Liberty Miss., no postal markings, trace of stamp peeled off at upper right, we suspect the addressee removed an uncancelled stamp and used it, label and cover in excellent condition FINE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE C CUSHING'S EXPRESS LABEL ON SEPARATE COVERS.Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). Only two Type C labels are recorded (on separate covers). This cover is relegated to the "no evidence of postal use" exclusion category, but it obviously was carried across the Mississippi River by someone associated with Cushing's Express.Ex Weatherly and Dr. Brandon
1500.00 USD
(app. 1297 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 1297 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2199
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on blue newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type A (without date) and Special Routes book Ty. I, affixed to back of cover originating in Texas (probably Austin), addressed to E. L. Stickney, care of Dr. J. C. Stickney, Medical Purveyor, Okolona Miss. and forwarded to Chattanooga Tenn., horizontal pair of 5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1), ample to large margins, tied by matching manuscript strokes, faint strike of "Liberty Miss." circular datestamp where it entered the mails, also "Okolona Miss. Aug. 13" forwarding datestamp with manuscript "Due 10", label has some slight toning from adhesive, opened on three sides for display, slight edgewear affects 5c stamps which have small toned spotsVERY FINE. thE TypE A LABEL IS THE RAREST OF THE CUSHING'S TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS LABELS WITH THREE RECORDED. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE ON BLUE PAPER AND THE ONLY ONE USED ON FORWARDED MAIL. AN OUTSTANDING CIVIL WAR POSTAL HISTORY ARTIFACT.Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). This Type A label is distinctive for its smaller size. Three labels on separate covers are recorded, including this sole example on blue paper and two on green paper, one of which is badly damaged.This label the illustration in the C.S.A. Catalog and the Special Routes book. Ex Powell and Sale 1238 (lot 318). With 1976 C.S.A. certificate
7500.00 USD
(app. 6484 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 6484 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2203
7500.00 USD
(app. 6484 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 6484 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 3483
1000.00 USD
(app. 865 EUR)
03/26/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 865 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2200
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type B (no date in text), used on back of cover addressed to Captain T. T. Clay in the 5th Texas Volunteers, Gregg's Brigade, Richmond Va., horizontal pair of 5c Blue, Local (7), full margins to clear at left, tied by "Jackson Miss. Nov. 8" circular datestamp, slight wear, opened for displayVERY FINE. A FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE CUSHING'S EXPRESS TYPE B LABEL USED ON COVER TO AN OFFICER IN THE 5TH TEXAS VOLUNTEERS.Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). This Type B label is the most common, with 12 recorded (on two slightly different shades of paper).Ex Walske
2000.00 USD
(app. 1729 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 1729 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2202
Catalog ...more E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type F with July 4 date, affixed to back of buff legal-size cover to D. C. Freeman Jr., Columbus Ga. with 20c Yellow Green (13a), large margins, a bit irregular at bottom and tiny margin nick at left, tied by illegible Atlanta Ga. circular datestamp, cover opened for display, edges frayed and long sealed tear well clear of stamp and labelVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE F CUSHING'S EXPRESS LABEL. ONLY TWO recorded CUSHING'S COVERS have THE 20-CENT GREEN ISSUE (the other is uncancelled).Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing’s agents affixed labels to envelopes, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service.The CWPS census records 24 examples (all varieties, including four described as not showing evidence of postal use). Only two Type F labels are recorded (on separate covers)—the other label is badly damaged. This is also one of two Cushing's Express covers with the 20c Engraved stamp—the other is uncancelled on a cover without any postal markings.Ex Everett and Kilbourne
2000.00 USD
(app. 1729 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 1729 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2204
3000.00 USD
(app. 2594 EUR)
03/25/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 2594 EUR)
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