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Confederate States 1862: Jackson 2 c. green, five single ...di più
Confederate States 1862: Jackson 2 c. green, five single examples,
margins large to touched, used to make the 10 cent rate, on 1862
cover to Jamestown, North Carolina all tied by "RALEIGH / NC"
circular datestamps (June 19) in blue and showing erroneous 1861
year date. An extremely rare make up of the 10 cent rate and most
attractive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2024) Scott = $ 13'500 for
a strip of five on cover
5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, cancelled by partly clear
strike ...di più 5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, cancelled by partly clear strike of "Galveston Tex. Aug. 10" (ca. 1863) double-circle datestamp (traces of tying ink at top and bottom) on cover with red and blue Camp Scene with Soldier Standing Next to 10-Star Confederate Flag and Tents design (TF-4), addressed to "Mr. A. S. Thornton, Comm [?] P. Woods Regiment, Brownsville, Texas" and "from Mother [?]", slight wear and scattered soiled specksVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE PATRIOTIC cover—ONLY TWO examples of THIS SOLDIER AND CAMP DESIGN ARE KNOWN TO US, BOTH WITH IDENTICAL HANDWRITING AND ADDRESSED TO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS IN BROWNSVILLE AND KING'S RANCH, TEXAS.This design is listed in the C.S.A. Catalog as TF-4, using a portion of the cover offered here as the illustration. However, the catalog listing errs in describing the number of stars. It states "eleven stars arranged as a circle of ten and one in the center." The correct count is a total of ten stars arranged as a circle of nine (not ten) with one in the center. The Milgram-Kimbrough book does not list this design.We have searched for other examples of this distinctive design, but found only one other. It is the cover with the Goliad 10c Black on Rose (29X5) provisional stamp, addressed to "Col. D. Hardeman, Santa Gertrudis, Kings Ranch, Texas" in the same handwriting (ex Ferrary, Hind, Caspary, Lilly, Boker and Haub).Without other examples or a publisher's imprint, it is impossible to identify the printer responsible for producing this patriotic stationery. The fact that the only two examples we have seen were used within Texas suggests that its distribution and duration of use was limited. 10-Star Confederate Flag covers are generally scarcer than 11-Star or 12-Star designs.Illustrated in Wishnietsky, Confederate Patriotic Covers and Their Usages, where described as "two known."
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Austin Tex., 10c Black on Buff (9X1). Affixed to upper left corner
of ...di più Austin Tex., 10c Black on Buff (9X1). Affixed to upper left corner of envelope by a wafer which shows thru slightly, full margins to touched at left, uncancelled, "Austin Tex. Aug. 23, 1862" double-circle datestamp, addressed to E. S. Matthews, San Antonio Tex., tiny nick in right margin of stamp (still leaving a large margin), cover with minor scuff between stamp and datestamp, backflap tears VERY FINE. ONLY FOUR EXAMPLES OF THE AUSTIN, TEXAS, 10-CENT ADHESIVE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ARE RECORDED, EACH ON COVER. THIS IS ONE OF TWO RECORDED ON BUFF PAPER.Postal records indicate that the Austin postmaster who issued provisional stamps was William Rust (tenure from March 17, 1857, to June 23, 1865). His son, R. S. Rust, is listed in census records and was probably the assistant postmaster (Deaton book, p. 79).The postmaster's provisional 10c adhesive stamp was created by removing the date slugs from the town double-circle datestamp and replacing them with "Paid" and "10". The device was then struck on sheets of ruled paper and cut into individual stamps. On the example offered here, light pencil ruled lines can be seen along the outer margins. The adhesives are known on White or Buff paper. Contrary to the Scott Catalogue's policy, they list both papers as one major number, 9X1, rather than two.The CWPS census records four examples, each used on cover, two on White and two on Buff paper (the A01x listing has an additional "PAID" handstamp on the cover):AUS-TX-A01x-003: White paper, uncancelled, double-circle datestamp and "PAID" on cover to Clerk, County Court, Bexar Co. Texas (San Antonio), illustrated in The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 12), ex HaasAUS-TX-A01-004: White paper, tied by double-circle datestamp, printed return address of J. T. Hallett, Land and General Collecting Agent, Austin, addressed to Doctor Clark, Hempstead, Austin Co. Texas, ex Haub ("Erivan")AUS-TX-A02-001: Buff paper, uncancelled, Aug. 23, 1863 double-circle datestamp on cover to E. S. Matthews, San Antonio, ex Caspary, 1965 Rarities sale (Sale 283, lot 162), Carnahan, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 209), King, the cover offered hereAUS-TX-A02-002: Buff paper, tied by double-circle datestamp, date unclear, addressed to H. M. Alford, Captain Fisher Co. Garland's Regt., Little Rock Ark., receipt docketing Sep. 25, 1862, ex Dr. Graves, 1983 Rarities sale (Sale 816, lot 285)CWPS census no. AUS-TX-A02-001. Ex Caspary, Carnahan, 1965 Rarities sale, Dr. Brandon and King. With 1978 P.F. certificate as 9XU1 variety. The current Scott listing is 9X1, but the listing combines White and Buff papers, contrary to policy. Scott value $12,500 as uncancelled on cover
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with comma
after ...di più Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with comma after "Beaumont", full to large margins, neatly cancelled by manuscript "X" with matching "Apl 9th/64" postmark on adversity cover made from lined paper, addressed to Mrs. Mary P. Watson at San Augustine Tex., the interior is addressed to "Mrs. Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, Texas", "PAID" and "10" handstamps (no town marking), some excess glue from flapsAN EXTREMELY FINE BEAUMONT 10-CENT PROVISIONAL ON YELLOW PAPER—ONE OF FIVE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY—USED ON A TURNED ADVERSITY COVER. THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF ANY BEAUMONT PROVISIONAL.The Beaumont, Texas, postmaster's provisionals were issued by Reverend Alexander Hinkle, described in Deaton book as a "frail, physically disabled, modest and unassuming Methodist minister." Hinkle served in Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers in the Confederate army at Sabine, but health problems caused him to be discharged as unfit for duty in September 1863. Hinkle was appointed postmaster of Beaumont on December 5, 1863, and served until February 22, 1865. (Deaton, pp. 49-50).The stamps were typeset and printed from three different settings: one printed on Pink paper (Scott 12X2), and two on Yellow paper (12X1 and 12X3). A setting of four subjects (two by two) has been reconstructed from the Pink singles (there are no recorded multiples). Each subject has a different arrangement of long and short frame pieces. The printings on Yellow paper were made from two entirely different settings: one slightly smaller than the Pink stamps, and the other much taller with the words "Texas" and "Postage" added to the design, known as the "Large" Beaumont. It is not known where the stamps were printed. The Beaumont Banner newspaper was discontinued in 1861, but the type and press might have been used for other purposes.The Beaumont provisional stamps were printed on two colors of paper: Pink (two shades) and Yellow. The stamps on Yellow paper include 5 of the "Small" provisional (4 on separate covers and one off cover) and the only recorded "Large" Beaumont, used on cover, which is offered in this sale as lot 2164. The stamps on Pink paper are all the "Small" design and include 3 off cover and 13 on separate covers. Most of the recorded covers are faulty, and only four have postmarks of any kind tying the stamps.The CWPS census records five examples of the Small 10c Yellow (12X1), including four on covers, as follows:BEA-TX-A01-011: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, ms. Apr. 9, 1864 date, on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Duveen, Hind, Hall (Sale 823, lot 397), Gross, King, the cover offered hereBEA-TX-A01-001: Tied by rimless town datestamp with ms. Jun. 11 (1864) date on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to C. S. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Caspary, Weatherly, Kilbourne (Sale 815, lot 14), 2014 Rarities (Sale 1075, lot 1224), offered in this sale as lot 2163BEA-TX-A01-016: Uncancelled, used on turned cover to Mrs. Wm. B. Duncan, Liberty Tex., interior with "Liberty Texas June 7" (1861) circular datestamp and "Paid" in circle with old U.S. rate removed, addressed to Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight Battalion, Franklin La., ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), offered in this sale as lot 2162BEA-TX-A01-017: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, used on cover to Mrs. W. C. Smith, Cypress City Tex., 1966 Rarities (Sale 296, lot 161)BEA-TX-A01-[Off]-015: Manuscript "10" cancel, added to a cover with rimless town datestamp and ms. Nov. 12 (1864) date, to James C. McKnight, Palestine Tex., 1864 docketing, ex FerraryAlthough the Dietz catalogue identifies the June 11 cover (census no. 001, lot 2163 in this sale) as the earliest known use in 1861, it is actually used in 1864 and is the second earliest use. The earliest cover is the one offered here, dated April 9, 1864.The addressee at Sabine Pass is Mrs. Maggie L. Watson, wife of Claudius S. Watson (married on January 8, 1864), who was part of the Texas Marine Department. The June 11 cover (census no. 001, lot 2163 in this sale) is addressed to C. S. Watson with the C.S.S. Sachem, one of two Federal gunboats captured by the Confederates at the famous Battle of Sabine Pass in September 1863. Sachem became part of the Texas Marine Department and served the Confederate army at Sabine Pass. In the spring of 1864, the vessel was turned into a blockade runner under the command of John Davidson.CWPS census no. BEA-TX-A01-011. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 16). Ex Duveen, Hind, Hall, Gross and King. Scott value $75,000
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with comma
after ...di più Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with comma after "Beaumont", large margins all around, uncancelled, used on adversity cover addressed to Mrs. William B. (Celima) Duncan at Liberty Tex., interior addressed to "Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight Battalion, Franklin, La." with "Liberty Texas June 7" (ca. 1862) circular datestamp and "PAID" in circle handstamp with old U.S. rate removed, turned inside out and reused with the 10c provisional, stamp slightly discolored from gum, but otherwise sound and superbAN EXTREMELY FINE BEAUMONT 10-CENT PROVISIONAL ON YELLOW PAPER—ONE OF FIVE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY—USED ON A TURNED ADVERSITY COVER.The Beaumont, Texas, postmaster's provisionals were issued by Reverend Alexander Hinkle, described in Deaton book as a "frail, physically disabled, modest and unassuming Methodist minister." Hinkle served in Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers in the Confederate army at Sabine, but health problems caused him to be discharged as unfit for duty in September 1863. Hinkle was appointed postmaster of Beaumont on December 5, 1863, and served until February 22, 1865. (Deaton, pp. 49-50).The stamps were typeset and printed from three different settings: one printed on Pink paper (Scott 12X2), and two on Yellow paper (12X1 and 12X3). A setting of four subjects (two by two) has been reconstructed from the Pink singles (there are no recorded multiples). Each subject has a different arrangement of long and short frame pieces. The printings on Yellow paper were made from two entirely different settings: one slightly smaller than the Pink stamps, and the other much taller with the words "Texas" and "Postage" added to the design, known as the "Large" Beaumont. It is not known where the stamps were printed. The Beaumont Banner newspaper was discontinued in 1861, but the type and press might have been used for other purposes.The Beaumont provisional stamps were printed on two colors of paper: Pink (two shades) and Yellow. The stamps on Yellow paper include 5 of the "Small" provisional (4 on separate covers and one off cover) and the only recorded "Large" Beaumont, used on cover, which is offered in this sale as lot 2164. The stamps on Pink paper are all the "Small" design and include 3 off cover and 13 on separate covers. Most of the recorded covers are faulty, and only four have postmarks of any kind tying the stamps.The CWPS census records five examples of the Small 10c Yellow (12X1), including four on covers, as follows:BEA-TX-A01-011: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, ms. Apr. 9, 1864 date, on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Duveen, Hind, Hall (Sale 823, lot 397), Gross, King, offered in this sale as lot 2161BEA-TX-A01-001: Tied by rimless town datestamp with ms. Jun. 11 (1864) date on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to C. S. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Caspary, Weatherly, Kilbourne (Sale 815, lot 14), 2014 Rarities (Sale 1075, lot 1224), offered in this sale as lot 2163BEA-TX-A01-016: Uncancelled, used on turned cover to Mrs. Wm. B. Duncan, Liberty Tex., interior with "Liberty Texas June 7" (1861) circular datestamp and "Paid" in circle with old U.S. rate removed, addressed to Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight Battalion, Franklin La., ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Freeland, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), the cover offered here BEA-TX-A01-017: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, used on cover to Mrs. W. C. Smith, Cypress City Tex., 1966 Rarities (Sale 296, lot 161)BEA-TX-A01-[Off]-015: Manuscript "10" cancel, added to a cover with rimless town datestamp and ms. Nov. 12 (1864) date, to James C. McKnight, Palestine Tex., 1864 docketing, ex FerraryAlthough the Dietz catalogue identifies the June 11 cover (census no. 001, lot 2163 in this sale) as the earliest known use in 1861, it is actually used in 1864 and is the second earliest use.Capt. William Berry Duncan joined Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers on March 1, 1862, and served three years in the war. Captain Duncan returned to Liberty, Texas, in June 1865. This cover was originally mailed from Liberty to Capt. Duncan at Franklin, Louisiana (probably in June 1862). It was turned inside out and addressed back to Mrs. Duncan at Liberty, circa 1864.CWPS census no. BEA-TX-A01-016. Notation on back "Used twice. "Liberty-Tex" & Paid Inside" (unsigned but we think this is Knapp's handwriting). "R.H.W. Co." (Weill) backstamp. Ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Freeland, Boker, and Haub ("Erivan"). Scott value $75,000
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with ...di più
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with "Beaumont"
showing broken "T" and no period or comma after name, large margins
to just touched at bottom right corner, tied by "Beaumont Tex"
circular town handstamp with "June 11" (1864) date in manuscript
(touches and ties edge of stamp), "PAID" straightline handstamp on
adversity cover made from Confederate naval form, addressed to Mrs.
Mary P. Watson at San Augustine Tex., manuscript "OB" (official
Business) endorsement crossed out, the cover was turned and
addressed back to "C. S. Watson, C.S. Str. Sachem, Sabine Pass,
Texas", "San Augustine Tex. Jun. 20" (1864) circular datestamp,
"PAID" and "10" handstamps, right side reduced but not affecting
stamp, bottom right corner clipped, paper has been added to edge to
improve appearance, small erosion spot in "W" of addressA VERY FINE
BEAUMONT 10-CENT PROVISIONAL ON YELLOW PAPER—ONE OF FIVE KNOWN
EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY—USED ON A TURNED ADVERSITY COVER FROM A
MEMBER OF THE TEXAS MARINE BRIGADE ABOARD THE C.S.S. SACHEM. THIS
IS THE ONLY COVER KNOWN WITH THE BEAUMONT PROVISIONAL TIED BY THE
TOWN MARKING.The Beaumont, Texas, postmaster's provisionals were
issued by Reverend Alexander Hinkle, described in Deaton book as a
"frail, physically disabled, modest and unassuming Methodist
minister." Hinkle served in Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas
Volunteers in the Confederate army at Sabine, but health problems
caused him to be discharged as unfit for duty in September 1863.
Hinkle was appointed postmaster of Beaumont on December 5, 1863,
and served until February 22, 1865. (Deaton, pp. 49-50).The stamps
were typeset and printed from three different settings: one printed
on Pink paper (Scott 12X2), and two on Yellow paper (12X1 and
12X3). A setting of four subjects (two by two) has been
reconstructed from the Pink singles (there are no recorded
multiples). Each subject has a different arrangement of long and
short frame pieces. The printings on Yellow paper were made from
two entirely different settings: one slightly smaller than the Pink
stamps, and the other much taller with the words "Texas" and
"Postage" added to the design, known as the "Large" Beaumont. It is
not known where the stamps were printed. The Beaumont Banner
newspaper was discontinued in 1861, but the type and press might
have been used for other purposes.The Beaumont provisional stamps
were printed on two colors of paper: Pink (two shades) and Yellow.
The stamps on Yellow paper include 5 of the "Small" provisional (4
on separate covers and one off cover) and the only recorded "Large"
Beaumont, used on cover, which is offered in this sale as lot 2164.
The stamps on Pink paper are all the "Small" design and include 3
off cover and 13 on separate covers. Most of the recorded covers
are faulty, and only four have postmarks of any kind tying the
stamps.The CWPS census records five examples of the Small 10c
Yellow (12X1), including four on covers, as follows:BEA-TX-A01-011:
Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, ms. Apr. 9, 1864 date, on turned
cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to
Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Duveen, Hind, Hall (Sale 823, lot
397), Gross, King, offered in this sale as lot 2161BEA-TX-A01-001:
Tied by rimless town datestamp with ms. Jun. 11 (1864) date on
turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior
addressed to C. S. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Caspary, Weatherly,
Kilbourne (Sale 815, lot 14), 2014 Rarities (Sale 1075, lot 1224),
the cover offered hereBEA-TX-A01-016: Uncancelled, used on turned
cover to Mrs. Wm. B. Duncan, Liberty Tex., interior with "Liberty
Texas June 7" (1861) circular datestamp and "Paid" in circle with
old U.S. rate removed, addressed to Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight
Battalion, Franklin La., ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly,
Freeland, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), offered in this sale as lot
2162BEA-TX-A01-017: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, used on cover
to Mrs. W. C. Smith, Cypress City Tex., 1966 Rarities (Sale 296,
lot 161)BEA-TX-A01-[Off]-015: Manuscript "10" cancel, added to a
cover with rimless town datestamp and ms. Nov. 12 (1864) date, to
James C. McKnight, Palestine Tex., 1864 docketing, ex FerraryThe
interior of this turned cover is addressed to C. S. Watson with the
C.S.S. Sachem, one of two Federal gunboats captured by the
Confederates at the famous Battle of Sabine Pass in September 1863.
Sachem became part of the Texas Marine Department and served the
Confederate army at Sabine Pass. In the spring of 1864, the vessel
was turned into a blockade runner under the command of John
Davidson.Claudius Samuel Watson enlisted in the Confederate States
army on April 19, 1861, at Marshall, Texas. He was discharged on
April 19, 1862, and reenlisted at Sabine about one month later,
joining Spaight's 11th Battalion. Watson was transferred to the
Texas Marine Department in 1863 and served as an assistant engineer
on the C.S.S. Sachem. Watson married his wife, Margaret, on January
8, 1864. He was on the Sachem when it ran the Union blockade and
sailed to Veracruz, Mexico, in November 1864.CWPS census no.
BEA-TX-A01-001. Ex Caspary, Weatherly, Kilbourne and 2014 Rarities
sale. Scott value $75,000
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow, "Large" Design (12X3). ...di più
Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow, "Large" Design (12X3). Single
with large to enormous margins, uncancelled, used on yellow cover
to Mrs. William B. Duncan (addressed in the hand of her husband,
Capt. William B. Duncan) at Liberty Texas, clear strike of
"Beaumont Tex." rimless town handstamp without date, stamp with
some lightened gum toning and moved from top edge of cover, left
edge of cover reduced and bottom edge has minor erosionEXTREMELY
FINE APPEARANCE. THIS STAMP IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE
"LARGE" BEAUMONT POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ISSUE. WIDELY REGARDED AS
ONE OF THE "ARISTOCRATS" OF AMERICAN PHILATELIC RARITIES. AN
OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A STAMP OF WHICH ONLY ONE IS KNOWN.The Beaumont,
Texas, postmaster's provisionals were issued by Reverend Alexander
Hinkle, described in Deaton book as a "frail, physically disabled,
modest and unassuming Methodist minister." Hinkle served in
Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers in the Confederate
army at Sabine, but health problems caused him to be discharged as
unfit for duty in September 1863. Hinkle was appointed postmaster
of Beaumont on December 5, 1863, and served until February 22,
1865. (Deaton, pp. 49-50).The stamps were typeset and printed from
three different settings: one printed on Pink paper (Scott 12X2),
and two on Yellow paper (12X1 and 12X3). A setting of four subjects
(two by two) has been reconstructed from the Pink singles (there
are no recorded multiples). Each subject has a different
arrangement of long and short frame pieces. The printings on Yellow
paper were made from two entirely different settings: one slightly
smaller than the Pink stamps, and the other much taller with the
words "Texas" and "Postage" added to the design, known as the
"Large" Beaumont—the stamp offered here. It is not known where the
stamps were printed. The Beaumont Banner newspaper was discontinued
in 1861, but the type and press might have been used for other
purposes.The stamps were printed on two colors of paper: Pink (two
shades) and Yellow. The stamps on Yellow paper include 5 of the
"Small" provisional (4 on separate covers and one off cover) and
the only recorded "Large" Beaumont, used on cover (offered here)
The stamps on Pink paper are all the "Small" design and include 3
off cover and 13 on separate covers. Most of the recorded covers
are faulty, and only four have postmarks of any kind tying the
stamps.This cover was addressed by Capt. William Berry Duncan to
his wife, Celima, in Liberty, Texas. The handwriting matches
writing on another cover to her that was endorsed by him as a
soldier (see Sale 860, lot 602). Captain Duncan joined Spaight's
11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers on March 1, 1862, and served
three years in the war. He returned to Liberty, Texas, in June
1865.The Large Beaumont cover was discovered by a collector, Fred
Green, among the Duncan family's correspondence in the possession
of Capt. Duncan's granddaughter, Julia Duncan Welder. Green
purchased the envelopes, and Mrs. Welder donated the letters to the
Sam Houston Regional Library, where they reside today.Following
Green's discovery, the cover was acquired by George Walcott, a
prominent collector of Confederate States and Civil War patriotic
covers. Walcott displayed the cover at a meeting of The Collectors
Club of New York and included a photograph of it in a meeting
report he published in the Collectors Club Philatelist (July 1923).
He noted, "Nothing received quite as much attention as a yellow
Beaumont of a new type, a recent discovery and unique, and moreover
in wonderful condition." The photograph shows that the envelope was
roughly opened at the left and the stamp had gum staining (probably
from mucilage). When the cover appeared in the 1956 Caspary sale,
the left edge had been trimmed and the stamp was cleaned and
reaffixed further down from the edge of the cover.According to an
account of Walcott's collecting activity, written by the British
dealer Charles J. Phillips and published in the 1937 Laurence
catalog of Walcott's patriotic covers, Phillips handled the
dispersal of the Confederate States collection in 1929. A pencil
notation in Alfred H. Caspary's hand on the back of the cover reads
"Cost $3500 1929." When Caspary's Confederate States postmasters'
provisionals were sold by H. R. Harmer in 1956, the Large Beaumont
cover sold to Raymond and Roger Weill as agents for Camille Sams
Lightner, an heiress to the fortune amassed by her father from his
instrumental role in building J. C. Penney. Lightner's collection
was later purchased by the Weills, and the large Beaumont was sold
privately to Josiah K. Lilly, Jr., scion of the pharmaceutical
family.In the Siegel firm's April 27, 1967, auction of Lilly's
Confederate postmasters' provisonals, the Large Beaumont brought
$9,000, once again selling to the Weills. The next collector to own
this unique stamp was the Reverend Paul B. Freeland, a Presbyterian
minister, historian, philanthropist and genealogist from south
Louisiana. Reverend Freeland's important Confederate collection,
including the Large Beaumont, was acquired by the Weills
(privately, of course).The cover was in the Weill Brothers stock
when it was dispersed in 1989, and sold to José Luis Castillejo for
his collection of Texas postal history. At the Siegel firm's 1994
sale of the Castillejo collection ("Camina"), the Large Beaumont
sold to John R. Hill, Jr., a Dallas collector. When his collection
was sold privately, in part by Andrew Levitt, the Large Beaumont
was placed with Erivan Haub, whose massive collection was sold in a
series of auctions by the Corinphila/Koehler/Harmer firm. It became
part of the Magnolia collection in Sale 2 held in December
2019.CWPS census no. BEA-TX-A03-005. Illustrated in Dietz (1959
edition), Life, "World's Rarest Stamps (May 3, 1954), and Deaton,
The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 1 and p. 54). Ex Fred
Green, Walcott, Caspary (note on back in his hand, "Cost $3500
1929"), Lightner, Lilly, Freeland, Weill, Castillejo, Hill (notes
on back in his hand), and Haub ("Erivan"). "R.H.W. Co." (Weill)
backstamp and signed "RHWCo.". Scott value $250,000
10c Greenish Blue, Die B (12c). Two horizontal pairs, each with
large ...di più 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
Goliad Tex., 5c Black on White, Type I (29X1). Type I ...di più
Goliad Tex., 5c Black on White, Type I (29X1). Type I without
Clarke's name in design, faint trace of Clarke's signature in red,
huge margins at sides, clear at top and bottom, neat pen dots
cancel, tiny thins at bottom but otherwise fresh and sound.VERY
FINE APPEARANCE. ONLY SEVEN GOLIAD 5-CENT TYPE I PROVISIONAL STAMPS
ON ANY PAPER ARE RECORDED, INCLUDING ONE ON COVER IN THE BRITISH
LIBRARY COLLECTION AND ONE ON A COVER FRONT. THE TWO RECORDED
STAMPS ON WHITE PAPER (29X1) ARE OFF COVER.The CWPS census records
a total of 7 examples of the 5c Type I on any kind of paper. Broken
down by paper color (Scott number), they are:5c Type I on White
paper (Scott 29X1):GOL-TX-A01-[Off]-008: "Paid" cancel, signed
(red), repaired, crease, ex Kirkland, Haub
("Erivan")GOL-TX-A01-[Off]-005: Pen dots cancel, signed (faint),
thin spots, Colson backstamp, ex Hessel, "West Haven" collection,
Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 246), the stamp offered here5c Type I
on Gray paper (29X2):GOL-TX-A02-[Cover]-006: The CWPS census
classifies the stamp on the cover in the Tapling collection at the
British Library as the 5c Type I on Gray paper (29X2). The stamp
has ink wash and is signed (in red?). The cover is addressed to Wm.
E. Marshall, Blains Crossroads near Knoxville,
Tennessee.GOL-TX-A02-[Off]-002: Ink wash, signed (red), ex Weill
StockGOL-TX-A02-[Off]-003: Ink wash, signed (red), ex Ferrary,
Hind, Caspary5c Type I on Rose paper (29X3):GOL-TX-A03-[Cover]-008:
"Paid" cancel, signed (red), Goliad rimless datestamp on cover
front to Clement R. Johns, Comptroller, Austin Tex., pencil docket
Jun. 21, 1862, ex Ferrary, Caspary, Lilly, Kilbourne, Gross, "D.K."
collection, KingGOL-TX-A03-[Off]-004: "Paid" cancel, signed (red),
Steves photo (labeled 14), ex Caspary, Kirkland, Haub
("Erivan")CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A01-[Off]-005. Ex Hessel, "West
Haven" collection and Dr. Brandon. "W.H.C." (Warren H. Colson)
backstamp. With 2006 P.F. certificate (erroneously stating "unused,
no gum" and "pen cancels"). Scott value $15,000.For a history of
the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
Goliad Tex., 10c Black on White, Type I (29X4). Type I ...di più
Goliad Tex., 10c Black on White, Type I (29X4). Type I without
Clarke's name in design, signed "Clarke P M" in red ink, the paper
has a slight tint to it and the previous owner collected it as Rose
paper but we feel it is more of a Grayish White, faintly cancelled
if at all, appears unused, full margins to just in at top right,
small flaws including sealed tear and small repair to bottom left
cornerFINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT
TYPE I GOLIAD POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL
POSTMASTERS' PROVISIONALS, WITH ONLY FOUR RECORDED ON EITHER
PAPER—THREE OFF COVER AND ONE ON A PATRIOTIC COVER—AND THIS IS THE
FINER OF ONLY TWO CONFIRMED ON WHITE/GRAY PAPER, SCOTT 29X4.The
CWPS census lists two examples of the 10c Type I on White/Gray
(Scott 29X4):GOL-TX-A06-[Off]-012: Faint cancel, signed (red),
faults, repaired bottom left corner, ex Caspary, Dr. Brandon (Sale
1073, lot 247), the stamp offered hereGOL-TX-A06-[Off]-014: Blue
wash, signed (red), nick, small hole, ex Col. Green (Nov. 13, 1944,
lot 49), Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 248)The CWPS census lists two
examples of the 10c Type I on Rose (29X5):GOL-TX-A07-[Cover]-005:
Uncancelled, signed (red), on Soldier & Camp patriotic cover to
Col. D. Hardeman, Santa Gertrudis, Kings Ranch Tex., ex Ferrary,
Hind, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker, Haub
("Erivan")GOL-TX-A07-[Off]-011: Faint cancel, signed (red), right
edge added, ex Weill Stock, Powell (Sale 1104, lot 2124)CWPS census
no. GOL-TX-A06-[Off]-012. Ex Caspary and Dr. Brandon. Scott value
$25,000.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional
issues:
Goliad Tex., 5c Black on Gray, Type II (29X6). Type II with "J. ...di più
Goliad Tex., 5c Black on Gray, Type II (29X6). Type II with "J. A.
Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, ample margins to touching the
ornaments at bottom and lower left, short manuscript cancel, couple
small thins and small repair bottom left FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF
THIS POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL RARITY. ONLY ONE PAIR AND TWO SINGLES
ARE RECORDED OF THE 5-CENT GOLIAD TYPE II ON GRAY PAPER.In the Type
II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the
design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II
provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was
assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position,
creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c
denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of
paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c
29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by
only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none
with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we
believe are 1865 dates.The July 1862 rate change to a 10c rate for
any distance eliminated the need for a 5c stamp. While it seems
likely that the Type II setting and printing occurred after July
1862, it is difficult to understand why Postmaster Clarke would
bother to print 5c stamps when there was no 5c rate at this
point.The 5c Type II on Gray Paper is not known on cover. The CWPS
census lists four examples of 29X6 (on Gray) and a single example
of 29X8 (Dark Blue). The four 29X6 stamps, including two in a pair
with the "GOILAD" error, are as follows (we have added "Off" for
off-cover):GOL-TX-A04/A04a-[Off]-001: Pair, left stamp the "GOILAD"
error (29X6a, the only known example), right stamp normal, Goliad
datestamp, ex Ferrary, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker, Haub
("Erivan"), offered in this sale as lot 2170GOL-TX-A04-[Off]-007:
Pen cancel, 1998 Rarities (Sale 800, lot 388), Gorham (Sale 1255,
lot 1175)GOL-TX-A04-[Off]-006: Pen cancel, small repair at bottom
left, ex Steves (photo labeled 10), Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale
1073, lot 249), the stamp offered here CWPS census no.
GOL-TX-A04-[Off]-006. Ex Steves (photo labeled 10), Hessel and Dr.
Brandon. Scott value $22,500.For a history of the Goliad
postmaster's provisional issues:
Goliad Tex., 5c Black on Gray, Type II, "GOILAD" Error (29X6a).
Type ...di più Goliad Tex., 5c Black on Gray, Type II, "GOILAD" Error (29X6a). Type II with "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, horizontal pair, left stamp the "GOILAD" spelling error, the back of the pair has additional printing—the letters "J. C. MA" and ornamental frame—mostly large margins, just touched at bottom left, cancelled by lightly struck Goliad circular datestamp, bright and fresh paper, vertical crease between stampsEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED PAIR OF ANY GOLIAD POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ISSUE AND, OF EVEN GREATER IMPORTANCE, IT IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT "GOILAD" SPELLING ERROR. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF AMERICAN PHILATELY.In the Type II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.The July 1862 rate change to a 10c rate for any distance eliminated the need for a 5c stamp. While it seems likely that the Type II setting and printing occurred after July 1862, it is difficult to understand why Postmaster Clarke would bother to print 5c stamps when there was no 5c rate at this point.The 5c Type II on Gray Paper is not known on cover. The CWPS census lists four examples of 29X6 (on Gray) and a single example of 29X8 (Dark Blue). The four 29X6 stamps, including two in a pair with the "GOILAD" error, are as follows (we have added "Off" for off-cover):GOL-TX-A04/A04a-[Off]-001: Pair, left stamp the "GOILAD" error (29X6a, the only known example), right stamp normal, Goliad datestamp, ex Ferrary, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), the pair offered in this saleGOL-TX-A04-[Off]-007: Pen cancel, 1998 Rarities (Sale 800, lot 388), Gorham (Sale 1255, lot 1175)GOL-TX-A04-[Off]-006: Pen cancel, small repair at bottom left, ex Steves (photo labeled 10), Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 249), offered in this sale as lot 2171CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A04/A04a-[Off]-001. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 2). Ex Ferrary, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker and Haub ("Erivan"). Ferrary's trefoil handstamp and pencil "RHW Co." (Weill) on back. Scott value $170,000.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Gray, Type II (29X7). Type II with "J. ...di più
Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Gray, Type II (29X7). Type II with "J. A.
Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, margins clear to touched with
full ornaments all around, lightly cancelled by "PAID"
straightline, deep thins including one which leaves a small hole at
rightFINE APPEARANCE. ONLY EIGHT 10-CENT TYPE II GOLIAD PROVISIONAL
STAMPS ARE RECORDED, INCLUDING THREE OFF COVER.In the Type II
setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design.
The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is
October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the
letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the
"GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II
provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c
29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The
printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on
cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error.
Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.The
CWPS census lists eight 10c Type II stamps (29X7, without the
"GOILAD" error), including five on covers, one of which is in the
Tapling collection at the British Library, and three off cover. In
addition to the normal 10c Type II, there are three of the Type II
“GOILAD” spelling error (two on covers).CWPS census no.
GOL-TX-A08-[Off]-013. Ex Weill Brothers' Stock and Stanley. With
1990 C.S.A. certificate not mentioning faults. Scott value
$12,000.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional
issues:
Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Buff, Type II (29X7 variety). Type II
with ...di più Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Buff, Type II (29X7 variety). Type II with "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, large even margins all around, tied by “PAID” straightline cancel, second strike to left, on brown cover to Susan F. Moody, Victoria Tex.—the wife of Victoria Postmaster James A. Moody—with original letter enclosure datelined "Goliad, August" (circa 1864), light pre-manufacturing fold in cover at left, small piece out of backflap from opening, these negligible flaws mentioned only to emphasize the exceptionally fine condition of this rare provisional coverEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FOUR 10-CENT TYPE II GOLIAD COVERS AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS. THE STAMP IS PRINTED ON BUFF PAPER, NOT THE LISTED GRAY PAPER.In the Type II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.Of the eight normal 10c Type II (29X7) stamps in the CWPS census, five are used on covers, including an uncancelled stamp on a cover in the Tapling collection at the British Library, which leaves four covers available to collectors. Only three of the four available covers have stamps tied by the town datestamp or “PAID” straightline. In addition to the normal 10c Type II, there are two other covers with the Type II “GOILAD” spelling error (and one off-cover stamp)—one is incorrectly listed in CWPS as normal 29X7. The cover offered here was acquired in 1988 by Charles W. Deaton from descendants of the Moody family. It is the last Goliad provisional to come to light.The stamp on this cover is certified as the normal 29X7 on Gray paper, in accordance with the Scott listing. However, this stamp and the Gray 29X7 stamp are on two different colored papers. This stamp's paper is more accurately described as Buff. It is known that the Goliad Messenger newspaper office used whatever paper they could find, including salvaged paper from other print runs. Therefore, it is quite conceivable that papers of different colors were used for the Goliad printings.CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A08-[Cover]-003. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 15). Ex Castillejo ("Camina") and Sharrer. With 1994 P.F. certificate as 10c Black on Gray 29X7.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Dark Blue, Type II (29X9). Type II with
"J. ...di più Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Dark Blue, Type II (29X9). Type II with "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, large margins all around, tied by wide manuscript "X" cancel on yellow piece with bold strike of "Goliad Tex. Feb. 15" circular datestamp, probably 1865 yeardateEXTREMELY FINE. BY FAR THE FINEST OF THE FOUR KNOWN GOLIAD POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMPS PRINTED ON DARK BLUE PAPER. ONLY ONE 5-CENT AND THREE 10-CENT STAMPS ARE KNOWN ON THIS PAPER, AND ALL OF THE OTHERS HAVE FAULTS OR SERIOUS DEFECTS. THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE RAREST PROVISIONAL STAMPS ISSUED BY A SOUTHERN POSTMASTER, IT RANKS AMONG THE RAREST STAMPS IN ALL OF PHILATELY.In the Type II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.The CWPS census of 5c (29X8) and 10c (29X9) lists the following examples (we have added "[Off]" and "[Cover]" to numbers):GOL-TX-A05-[Cover]-006: Repaired 5c on a cover from which another stamp was removed, ex Ferrary, Hind, Dr. Graves, Weill, Gross, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 251)GOL-TX-A09-[Off]-015: On piece with Feb. 15 datestamp, discovered by Albert Steves in 1930 (Crown book, page 117), "D.K." collection (Sale 1022, lot 1027), the stamp offered hereGOL-TX-A09-[Off]-009: Cancelled by pen "X", ex Steves, Worthington, Hind, Lilly, "West Haven" collection, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 252)GOL-TX-A09-[Off]-018: Cancelled by pen "X" (?), Steves photo 13The stamp offered here was acquired by "D.K." in 1998 in a private purchase from Charles W. Deaton through the Siegel firm. Its condition is far superior to the condition of the other known examples.CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A09-[Off]-015. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 6). Ex Steves and "D.K." collection. With 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott value $27,500.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
Gonzales Tex., (10c) Gold on Garnet Glazed Paper (30X2). Ample ...di più
Gonzales Tex., (10c) Gold on Garnet Glazed Paper (30X2). Ample to
large margins, impression of gold shows clearly against garnet
background color, tied by two pen strokes, "Gonzales Tex. 14
(Jul.)" (1861) double-circle datestamp and faint strike of "PAID"
handstamp on blue lined folded letter datelined "Gonzales July 14th
1864" from R. Malone to Elder J. H. Thurmond at San Antonio, small
tear in edge of cover at bottom right VERY FINE. ONE OF TWO GENUINE
COVERS WITH THE GONZALES 10-CENT POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL LABEL IN
GOLD ON GARNET PAPER—OF THE TWO, THIS IS THE ONLY TIED STAMP AND
ITS CONDITION IS SUPERIOR TO THE OTHER KNOWN COVER. AN OUTSTANDING
RARITY OF CIVIL WAR PHILATELY.John V. Law, the postmaster who
issued the Gonzales provisional stamps, migrated from England to
Texas sometime prior to 1842, when he participated in the Battle of
Salado (https://www.sonsofdewittcolony.org/saladobennet.htm). In
1858 he began advertising a "new" drugstore in Gonzales with a
partner named Coleman—spelled with an "e" in contemporary ads, but
spelled "Colman" on the labels. The business was located "adjoining
the post office" and expanded to include selling books.Law was the
Gonzales postmaster from 1853 through October 1865 (Deaton, p. 83).
According to postal records, he received his Confederate postmaster
appointment on July 17, 1861. Law's legacy to stamp collectors is
his use of colorful adhesive labels, which read "Colman & Law,
Booksellers & Druggists, Gonzales, Texas," as a means of indicating
prepaid postage on letters. The Gonzales provisional stamps were
originally produced for use on books and medicines, and none have a
denomination explicitly stated. Examples genuinely used on
postmarked covers are extremely rare.The Gold on Dark Blue (30X1)
is recorded on three covers, each with a pair, all from the same
correspondence to James F. Miller, a soldier with the 8th Texas
Cavalry at Corinth, Mississippi. The discovery of these three
covers was first reported in Mekeel's, February 3, 1898. The use of
pairs in 1861 indicates the Dark Blue stamp had a nominal value of
5c. Each pair on the three Miller covers has a Gonzales
double-circle datestamp applied before use, evidently as a control
mark, and an additional of the datestamp applied as a postmark.
Presumably, this measure enabled Law to distinguish provisional
postage from valueless book labels.The Gold on Garnet (30X2) is
recorded on two genuine covers dated in 1864, which means the
stamps had a nominal value of 10c. A third cover with the Gold on
Garnet stamp has a CWPS certificate stating that the tying portion
of the cancel is in pencil and, therefore, it did not originate on
the cover. In addition to the two stamps on covers, there is an
off-cover single, ex Ferrary and Kirkman, which has an old P.F.
certificate, but would probably not be certified as genuine
today.The Gold on Black (30X3) is recorded on three covers—one
dated in 1861, another in 1865, and a third without a yeardate
(offered in this sale as lot 2176). On two of the covers, including
the one offered in lot 2176, there is a manuscript 5c rate
marking—these are noted in the "Uncertain Uses" section of the CWPS
census.A detailed list of the CWPS census follows. In the census
"Uncertain Uses" section, Crown raises questions about the
genuineness of three covers, indicated below with brackets around
the census number. Collectors should understand that the
uncertainty is based on Crown's opinion and does not reflect other
opinions.(5c) Gold on Dark Blue (30X1):GON-TX-A01-001: Pair with
precancels, tied by datestamp, "Paid 10" manuscript rate, to James
F. Miller, Co. I, 8th Texas Cavalry, Corinth Miss., forwarding
directive, ex Caspary, 1982 Rarities (Sale 596, lot
19)GON-TX-A01-002: Pair with precancels and pen cancels, datestamp,
"Paid 10" manuscript rate, to James F. Miller, Co. I, 8th Texas
Cavalry, Corinth Miss., forwarding directive, ex Hessel and
CarnahanGON-TX-A01-003: Pair with precancels, tied by datestamp,
"Paid 10" manuscript rate, to James F. Miller, Co. I, 8th Texas
Cavalry, Corinth Miss., bottom part of cover missing, ex Ferrary,
Moody, Boker, and Haub ("Erivan")(10c) Gold on Garnet
(30X2):GON-TX-A03-007: Tied by pen cancel, (Jul.) 14 (1864)
datestamp and "PAID" on July 14, 1864 folded letter to Elder J. H.
Thurmond, San Antonio, ex Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, 1969 Rarities
(Sale 350, lot 237), Weatherly (pencil "AEW" on back) and
Rosenberg, the cover offered here[GON-TX-A03-009]: Tied by pen
cancel, but CWPS certificate states tying portion is pencil and
stamp did not originate, enclosure dated Jul. 3, 1864, to Eustace
St. P. Bellinger, Co. B, 8th Texas Infantry, Hobby's Regt.,
Galveston Tex., ex Walcott and HughesGON-TX-A03-006: Pen cancel,
used on Nov. 1, 1864 folded letter to T. W. House, Houston Tex., ex
Caspary, Kilbourne and Haub ("Erivan")(5c or 10c) Gold on Black
(30X3):[GON-TX-A02-004]: Uncancelled, manuscript "Paid 5" above
stamp, datestamp on Dec. 2, 1861 folded letter to W. Y. Glass,
Victoria Tex., ex Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, 1981 Rarities (Sale
579, lot 478)GON-TX-A02-005: Tied by pen cancel, blue datestamp
(Apr. 1?) and "PAID" on cover to Mr. A. I. Clark, Galveston Tex.,
directed to "Company B. Cook's Regiment. in care of Captain Riley",
1865 pencil receipt docketing, original enclosure datelined
"Gonzalez Texas, March 28, 1865", ex Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale
1073, lot 253)[GON-TX-A02-008]: Tied by pen cancel (previously
lifted and hinged in place), Jun. 19 (1861?) datestamp, manuscript
"5" rate above stamp on cover to T. M. Harwood, care of Breeden &
Fox, Richmond Va., ex Haub ("Erivan"), offered in this sale as lot
2176CWPS census no. GON-TX-A03-007. Ex Caspary, Lightner, Lilly,
1969 Rarities (Sale 350, lot 237), Weatherly (pencil "AEW" on back)
and Rosenberg. With 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott value $35,000
Gonzales Tex., (3c?) Gold on Black Glazed Paper (30X3). Four
labels, ...di più Gonzales Tex., (3c?) Gold on Black Glazed Paper (30X3). Four labels, uncancelled, affixed to large-size cover addressed to the District Clerk of Colorado County, Columbus Tex., "Gonzales Tex. Apr. 8" (1861) double-circle datestamp, blue notary seal on back signed by Benjamin F. Batchelor, notary republic for Gonzales County, the notation on front indicates this was sent from Gonzales to Columbus by A. G. Evans, receipt docketing on back by R. H. Jones, district clerk in Columbus, dated Apr. 9, 1861, some faults and reduced at right, Fine appearance, an intriguing cover, described in the past and in the CWPS census as a fake cover, created by adding four "Colman & Law" labels to a courthouse cover and trimming the right edge to remove postage—we offer it "as is," but it is possible that Postmaster John V. Law used the labels as a means to show that four times the U.S. 3c rate had been received as postage after Texas became a Confederate State (on March 5, 1861) and before the Confederate postal system began operations on June 1, 1861
Gonzales Tex., (5c) Gold on Black Glazed Paper (30X3). Large
margins ...di più Gonzales Tex., (5c) Gold on Black Glazed Paper (30X3). Large margins to clear at bottom, impression of gold shows clearly against black background color, tied by manuscript "X" cancel, "Gonzales Tex. Jun. 19" (ca. 1861) double-circle datestamp and manuscript "5" rate on yellow cover to T. M. Harwood, care of Breeden & Fox, Richmond Va., pencil note on back "The saddle has not come it is not at store nor the Express office. A. P. Fox", small tear at top of cover, stamp has a small scuff and has been lifted and reaffixed, cover has minor wear and faint bleached spotsVERY FINE. ONE OF THREE RECORDED COVERS WITH THE GONZALES POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL LABEL IN GOLD ON BLACK PAPER. AN OUTSTANDING CONFEDERATE RARITY.John V. Law, the postmaster who issued the Gonzales provisional stamps, migrated from England to Texas sometime prior to 1842, when he participated in the Battle of Salado (https://www.sonsofdewittcolony.org/saladobennet.htm). In 1858 he began advertising a "new" drugstore in Gonzales with a partner named Coleman—spelled with an "e" in contemporary ads, but spelled "Colman" on the labels. The business was located "adjoining the post office" and expanded to include selling books.Law was the Gonzales postmaster from 1853 through October 1865 (Deaton, p. 83). According to postal records, he received his Confederate postmaster appointment on July 17, 1861. Law's legacy to stamp collectors is his use of colorful adhesive labels, which read "Colman & Law, Booksellers & Druggists, Gonzales, Texas," as a means of indicating prepaid postage on letters. The Gonzales provisional stamps were originally produced for use on books and medicines, and none have a denomination explicitly stated. Examples genuinely used on postmarked covers are extremely rare.The Gold on Black (30X3) is recorded on three covers—one dated in 1861, another in 1865, and a third without a yeardate (the cover offered here). On two of the covers, including the one offered in lot 2176, there is a manuscript 5c rate marking—these are noted in the "Uncertain Uses" section of the CWPS census. In the census "Uncertain Uses" section, Crown raises questions about the genuineness of three covers, indicated below with brackets around the census number. Collectors should understand that the uncertainty is based on Crown's opinion and does not reflect other opinions.(5c or 10c) Gold on Black (30X3):[GON-TX-A02-004]: Uncancelled, manuscript "Paid 5" above stamp, datestamp on Dec. 2, 1861 folded letter to W. Y. Glass, Victoria Tex., ex Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, 1981 Rarities (Sale 579, lot 478)GON-TX-A02-005: Tied by pen cancel, blue datestamp (Apr. 1?) and "PAID" on cover to Mr. A. I. Clark, Galveston Tex., directed to "Company B. Cook's Regiment. in care of Captain Riley", 1865 pencil receipt docketing, original enclosure datelined "Gonzalez Texas, March 28, 1865", ex Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 253)[GON-TX-A02-008]: Tied by pen cancel (previously lifted and hinged in place), Jun. 19 (1861?) datestamp, manuscript "5" rate above stamp on cover to T. M. Harwood, care of Breeden & Fox, Richmond Va., ex Haub ("Erivan"), the cover offered hereAlthough Crown has given this cover "uncertain" status in the CWPS census, his opinion is based on his interpretation of the rate marking. The distance from Gonzales to Richmond is more than 1,000 miles, so at any time during the 1861-65 period, the rate would have been 10c, prepaid or collect. Crown interprets the adhesive plus "5" manuscript rate as only 5c prepaid, because the word "Paid" is not written. An alternate explanation is that the stamp was valued at 5c and the manuscript "5" was an addition for a total of 10c. Perhaps the additional 5c was charged to a post office box account or paid in cash. Without the adhesive, the "5" cents marking still represents an insufficient amount of postage.CWPS census no. GON-TX-A02-008. Ex Haub ("Erivan"). Scott value $35,000
Helena Tex., 5c Black on Buff (38X1). Large even margins, ...di più
Helena Tex., 5c Black on Buff (38X1). Large even margins, clear
impression on fresh paper, cancelled by “Helena Tex.” circular
datestamp, two tiny tears in margin at top, small thin
spotsEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. arguably the finest of only THREE
RECORDED 5-CENT HELENA POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL STAMPS. ALL THREE
ARE OFF COVER AND ONLY THIS STAMP HAS A CLEAR CANCELLATION.The
Helena provisional stamps were issued by Postmaster David W.
Dailey. He had the stamps printed at the offices of the Goliad
Messenger, where the Goliad provisionals were printed. They share
certain common traits: noticeably the border ornaments are the
same, and the backs of certain examples have additional printings,
indicating that printed forms were reused to make stamps.There are
five recorded examples of the Helena provisional stamps, all off
cover, including three 5c and two 10c. The three 5c stamps are
listed in the CWPS census as follows:HEL-TX-A01-001: Uncancelled,
four margins, creases, toned spot, ex Lilly, Boker and Haub
("Erivan")HEL-TX-A01-002: Helena town datestamp, four margins,
small thin spots, tiny tears, ex Caspary, Lightner, Dr. Graves,
“Beverly Hills”, “Camina” (Castillejo), Dr. Maffeo and Sharrer, the
stamp offered hereHEL-TX-A01-003: Indistinct cancel, close at top,
margins on other sides, thin and stain, printing on back, ex
Steves, Caspary, Kirkman and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 259)CWPS
census no. HEL-TX-A01-002. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas
Stamp Collection (plate 8). Ex Caspary, Lightner, Dr. Graves,
“Beverly Hills”, “Camina” (Castillejo), Dr. Maffeo and Sharrer.
With 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott value $20,000 with footnote “Used
examples are valued with small faults or repairs, as all recorded
have faults.”
Helena Tex., 10c Black on Buff (38X2). Large to full margins, ...di più
Helena Tex., 10c Black on Buff (38X2). Large to full margins, clear
impression, blue manuscript "E.F.W." initials, margin repair at
upper right and thinnedVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED
10-CENT HELENA POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL STAMPS. ONE OF THE GREAT
RARITIES OF CONFEDERATE PHILATELY.The Helena provisional stamps
were issued by Postmaster David W. Dailey. He had the stamps
printed at the offices of the Goliad Messenger, where the Goliad
provisionals were printed. They share certain common traits:
noticeably the border ornaments are the same, and the backs of
certain examples have additional printings, indicating that printed
forms were reused to make stamps.There are five recorded examples
of the Helena provisional stamps, all off cover, including three 5c
and two 10c. The two 10c stamps are listed in the CWPS census as
follows:HEL-TX-A02-004: Four margins, blue manuscript cancel, small
margin repair and thinned, ex Caspary, Kirkman and Dr. Brandon
(Sale 1073, lot 260), the stamp offered hereHEL-TX-A02-005: Four
margins, light cancel, closed tear and thinned, ex Ferrary,
Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker and Haub ("Erivan")The initials on
this stamp are not those of Postmaster David W. Dailey. They appear
to be "E.F.M." or "E.F.W."CWPS census no. HEL-TX-A02-004.
Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 8).
Ex Caspary, Kirkman and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 260). Scott
value $20,000 with footnote “Used examples are valued with small
faults or repairs, as all recorded have faults.”
Independence Tex., 10c Black on Buff, Large "10" Handstamp ...di più
Independence Tex., 10c Black on Buff, Large "10" Handstamp (41X1).
Cut with huge circular margins, very bold and clear handstamp
impression, uncancelled as always, mostly clear "Independance Tex.
Jul. 31" (with spelling error in town name) on July 29, 1862 folded
letter from Asa Hoxey to T. W. House at Houston Tex., pinhole thru
stamp and lettersheet, folds in letter pass through stamp, they are
either stationery folds prior to use or stamp creases in stamp have
been pressed out, the stamp appears to have wrinkles and possibly a
sealed tearEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF
THE INDEPENDENCE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL WITH THE LARGE "10" RATE,
SCOTT 41X1. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF AMERICAN PHILATELY—THIS
IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A STAMP OF WHICH JUST ONE EXAMPLE IS
KNOWN.Postal records show three different Confederate postmasters
of Independence, Texas: William J. Hale (appointed Jul. 12, 1861,
resigned); George R. Seward (appointed Dec. 28, 1861); and John
McKnight (appointed Jan. 19, 1863). Four of the five recorded
Independence provisional covers have not been reliably assigned
yeardates, but the cover offered here (CWPS census no.
IND-TX-A01-001) is postmarked July 31 and has a clearly written
July 29, 1862, yeardate, which would position it during Seward's
tenure. Two of the four covers with 41X3 have postmark dates of
November 24 (offered in this sale as lot 2186) and April 29 (pencil
docketing "1862").This was the first Independence provisional to be
discovered. It was found in January 1898 by E. D. Dorchester, a
Texas collector who was married to the granddaughter of T. W.
House, founder of a large banking and commercial firm in Houston.
Dorchester was given access to the T. W. House firm's
correspondence and found this Independence provisional cover and a
Gonzales provisional cover (CWPS census no. GON-TX-A03-006), as
well as other Confederate covers. There is a typewritten statement
on this folded letter from T. W. House and William Christian,
attesting to its discovery and gifting to Dorchester in January
1898 (notarized June 16, 1899).The CWPS census records one example
of the Large "10" (41X1), offered here, and four examples of the
Small "10" with manuscript "Pd" (41X3):Large "10" (Scott
41X1):IND-TX-A01-001: Cut to shape, Jul. 31 (1862) circular
datestamp, on cover to T. W. House, Houston, discovered by E. D.
Dorchester in Jan. 1898 among the T. W. House correspondence, ex
Ferrary, Hind, Brooks, Moody, Hall (Sale 840, lot 62) and Haub
("Erivan"), the cover offered hereSmall "10" and Manuscript "Pd"
(Scott 41X3):IND-TX-A01-002: Cut to shape, Nov. 24 (186-) circular
datestamp, on cover to Capt. T. L. Scott, Terry's Regt. (8th Texas
Cavalry), Shreveport La., ex A. H. Schumacher (discoverer ca.
1919), Caspary, Weatherly, Kilbourne (Sale 815, lot 47) and Haub
("Erivan"), offered in this sale as lot 2186IND-TX-A01-004: Cut
square, town circle without date, on cover to Capt. T. L. Scott,
Terry's Regt. (8th Texas Cavalry), Shreveport La., ex A. H.
Schumacher (discoverer ca. 1919), Caspary, Flick (per Freeland),
Lilly, Freeland, 1983 Rarities (Sale 618, lot 307), "Beverly Hills"
collectionIND-TX-A01-003: Cut to shape, town circle with faint date
(MO?/18), on cover to Capt. T. L. Scott, Terry's Regt. (8th Texas
Cavalry), Houston Tex., ex A. H. Schumacher (discoverer ca. 1919),
Hessel, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 262)IND-TX-A01a*-005: Cut to
shape, Apr. 29 (186-) circular datestamp, on cover to Capt. T. L.
Scott, Terry's Regt. (8th Texas Cavalry), Sandy Point Tex., ex A.
H. Schumacher (discoverer ca. 1919), Walcott, Lightner (?),
Freeland, 1982 Rarities (Sale 596, lot 24), Haub ("Erivan") (*)
this is the example previously listed without manuscript "Pd" but
now thought to have a faded "Pd"CWPS census no. IND-TX-A01-001. Ex
E. D. Dorchester (discovered January 1898), Ferrary (trefoil
handstamp at bottom right corner), Hind, Brooks, Moody, Hall and
Haub ("Erivan"). Scott value $70,000
Victoria Tex., 10c Red Brown on Green, Type I, Large Thin ...di più
Victoria Tex., 10c Red Brown on Green, Type I, Large Thin Numerals
(88X2). Large margins at right and bottom, touched at top and left,
tied by red "Victoria Tex. Jun. 23" (1863) circular datestamp and
matching "PAID" handstamp on folded cover to "C. Hellenkamp Esqr.,
Lagrange"—the recipient was Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Helmcamp, a
German immigrant—very minor faint toning not mentioned on
certificateEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED VICTORIA 10-CENT
POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL COVERS—THESE ARE THE ONLY RECORDED COVERS
WITH ANY OF THE VICTORIA PROVISIONALS.According to Deaton (p. 56)
and other sources, James A. Moody migrated from Nova Scotia to
Texas in 1835 and settled in Victoria, where he served as mayor,
district clerk, and justice of the peace. Victoria's first post
office was established in 1838 and Moody was appointed the first
postmaster, serving continuously during the Republic period. After
Texas became a state, he was appointed U.S. postmaster on May 22,
1846, and served through the Civil War, receiving his appointment
as a C.S.A. postmaster on July 12, 1861. Moody was the Confederate
postmaster until he was replaced by R. H. Coleman (C.S.A.
postmaster) on April 17, 1865, just as the war was nearing its
conclusion. After the war, James J. Hall was appointed U.S.
postmaster on Oct. 18, 1865, and he was replaced by Rev. John H.
Thurmond on Jan. 5, 1866.Moody issued 5c and 10c provisional stamps
bearing his name. Deaton reports that the stamps were printed at
the newspaper offices of the Victoria Advocate, published by S. A.
White. All of the stamps were printed from a typeset form on green
paper. The 5c and 10c settings with large thin numerals are quite
similar in composition. The second 10c setting has a small italic
numeral "10".The CWPS census records the following 5c and 10c Type
I (Large Thin Numerals) stamps:5c Red Brown on Green, Type I, Large
Thin Numerals (88X1)—5 total (all unused):VIC-TX-A01-001: Original
gum, sound, top right corner margins, ex Ferrary, Hind, Hall,
"D.K." collection and Sharrer (Sale 1035, lot 92)VIC-TX-A01-006:
Part original gum, top right corner margins, vertical crease, ex
Caspary, Lilly, Kilbourne and Haub ("Erivan")VIC-TX-A01-002: Small
part original gum, top left corner margins, small thins and light
crease, ex Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot
350)VIC-TX-A01-005: Unused (no gum), bottom right corner margins,
light chipping of surface coating, natural paper bubble at right,
acquired by H. E. Harris and put into reference collection as a
counterfeit, collection sold to Carl Kane and then to Glen
LaFontaine, certified genuine in 2008 and sold to Rex Felton, sold
in Sales 1016 (lot 645) and 1048 (lot 419)VIC-TX-A01-012: Unused
(no gum), margin at right, other sides clear to touching, repaired,
1985 Rarities (Sale 645, lot 423)10c Red Brown on Green, Type I,
Large Thin Numerals (88X2)—5 total (3 unused off cover, 2 on
separate covers):VIC-TX-A02-007: Unused (no gum), mostly clear
margins, thin and crease ending in a small tear, acquired by H. E.
Harris and put into reference collection as a counterfeit,
collection sold to Carl Kane and then to Glen LaFontaine, certified
genuine in 2008 and sold to Rex Felton, sold in Sales 1016 (lot
646) and 1048 (lot 420)VIC-TX-A02-010: Unused (no gum), bottom
right corner margins, faults, discovered by Steves, ex
HesselVIC-TX-A02-014: Unused (no gum), one-third of design at right
missing and restored, discovered by Steves, ex "Penguin" (Sale
1364, lot 1144) and Sale 1330, lot 601VIC-TX-A02a (with
"PAID")-009: Tied by red Jun. 23 (1863) datestamp and "PAID" on
cover to "C. Hellenkamp Esqr., Lagrange" (C. Helmcamp, La Grange
Tex.), first Victoria provisional discovered, acquired by Steves
from the addressee's granddaughter, Mrs. Arthur Guenther (of San
Antonio), and reported in September 1893 Mekeel's; ex Caspary
(purchased Aug. 20, 1904 from New England Stamp Co.), Muzzy, Boker
and Haub ("Erivan"), the cover offered hereVIC-TX-A02b (with "PAID"
and "10")-008: Tied by Mar. 30 (1863) datestamp with "PAID" and
"10" on folded letter to J. San Roman, Brownsville Tex., ex Brooks,
Weatherly, Kilbourne, Gross, "D.K." collection (Sale 1022, lot
1123)The two covers bearing the 10c Type I (nos. 008 and 009 in
CWPS census) are the only covers recorded with any of the Victoria
provisionals. The June 23 cover offered here was the first
discovery of a Victoria postmaster's provisional stamp. It was
acquired by Albert Steves from Mrs. Arthur Guenther of San Antonio,
the granddaughter of Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Helmcamp (1813-1898), a
German immigrant from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, who settled in La
Grange, Texas. Steves reported the find in the September 1893
edition of Mekeel's. Eleven years later, on August 20, 1904, the
cover was purchased by Alfred H. Caspary from the New England Stamp
Co., where Warren H. Colson was employed (Caspary noted the source
on the back).After Caspary's death, his collection of Confederate
postmasters' provisionals was sold by H. R. Harmer on March 5,
1956. The Victoria cover sold to H. Gray Muzzy, a collector from
the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills. Muzzy's collection of
Confederate States was sold by H. R. Harmer on Apr. 21, 1967, two
years before his death. At the Muzzy auction the Victoria cover was
acquired by John R. Boker, Jr. Some years later, in the early
1970s, Boker sold many of his best Confederate provisionals to
Erivan Haub. It next appeared at auction in the H. R. Harmer sale
of the Haub collection ("Erivan", Sale 7, Jun. 22-24, 2022), where
it was acquired for the Magnolia collection.CWPS census no.
VIC-TX-A02a-009. Acquired by Steves from addressee's granddaughter,
Mrs. Arthur Guenther (of San Antonio), and reported in September
1893 Mekeel's. Ex Caspary (his note on back "8/20/04 New Eng.
EJS"), Muzzy, Boker and Haub ("Erivan"). With 2022 P.F.
certificate. Scott value $90,000
Victoria Tex., 10c Red Brown on Green, Type II, Slanting ...di più
Victoria Tex., 10c Red Brown on Green, Type II, Slanting “10”
(88X3). Margins clear to touching frame, clear impression on deep
green paper, cancelled by part of Victoria Tex. circular datestamp
at lower right, tiny bit of an additional cancel at left center
edgeVERY FINE. ONE OF FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE VICTORIA
10-CENT TYPE II POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONAL, ALL OF WHICH ARE OFF
COVER, INCLUDING TWO UNUSED STAMPS. THIS IS BY FAR THE FINER OF THE
TWO USED EXAMPLES, AND IT IS THE ONLY SOUND STAMP AMONG THE FOUR
KNOWN.According to Deaton (p. 56) and other sources, James A. Moody
migrated from Nova Scotia to Texas in 1835 and settled in Victoria,
where he served as mayor, district clerk, and justice of the peace.
Victoria's first post office was established in 1838 and Moody was
appointed the first postmaster, serving continuously during the
Republic period. After Texas became a state, he was appointed U.S.
postmaster on May 22, 1846, and served through the Civil War,
receiving his appointment as a C.S.A. postmaster on July 12, 1861.
Moody was the Confederate postmaster until he was replaced by R. H.
Coleman (C.S.A. postmaster) on April 17, 1865, just as the war was
nearing its conclusion. After the war, James J. Hall was appointed
U.S. postmaster on Oct. 18, 1865, and he was replaced by Rev. John
H. Thurmond on Jan. 5, 1866.Moody issued 5c and 10c provisional
stamps bearing his name. Deaton reports that the stamps were
printed at the newspaper offices of the Victoria Advocate,
published by S. A. White. All of the stamps were printed from a
typeset form on green paper. The 5c and 10c settings with large
thin numerals are quite similar in composition. A second 10c
setting with a small italic numeral "10" was also used. The only
known Victoria provisional covers are franked with a single 10c
with large thin numeral, dated March 30 and June 23, 1863—the
latter cover is offered in this sale as lot 2193.The CWPS census
records the following examples of the 10c Type II with Slanted "10"
(Scott 88X3):VIC-TX-A03-013: Unused, large margins, small tear at
top left, 1968 Rarities (Sale 330, lot 207), Haub
("Erivan")VIC-TX-A03-004: Unused, margins clear to just into
frameline, small thin spot, ex Ferrary, Hind, Brooks, Moody, Weill,
Kilbourne, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 351)VIC-TX-A03-003: Used,
part of datestamp ("Oct"), extensively repaired across lower right,
ex Caspary, 1982 Rarities (Sale 596, lot 73)VIC-TX-A03-011: Used,
part of datestamp at lower right, margins clear to touching frame,
ex Castillejo ("Camina"), Dr. Maffeo, Sharrer (Sale 1035, lot 93),
the stamp offered hereThe only other used example of the Victoria
10c Type II provisional is the ex-Caspary stamp (no. A03-003),
which is heavily repaired.CWPS census no. VIC-TX-A03-011.
Illustrated in Crown book (page 357). Ex Castillejo ("Camina"), Dr.
Maffeo and Sharrer. With 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott value $30,000
Port Lavaca Tex., 10c Black (107X1). Large margins to full at
right, ...di più Port Lavaca Tex., 10c Black (107X1). Large margins to full at right, uncancelled, part strike of "Port Lavaca Tex. Jan. 19" (1863) circular datestamp on small cover addressed in pencil to "Miss Puss Cliett, Prairie Lea, Texas" — when this cover was discovered by Hiram E. Deats in the 1890s, the stamp was slightly creased and had ragged margins (as shown in a photograph taken at the time); after it was sold to Caspary in 1909, the stamp was lifted, the margins were trimmed to make them even, and it was pressed and reaffixed to the cover; the accompanying certificate states "stamp with a light diagonal crease and a small toned spot at top right, the cover with a closed tear at bottom right", a small part of the backflap is missing and the cover is slightly reduced at rightVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE PORT LAVACA POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP AND ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE DESIGNS PRODUCED BY AN AMERICAN POSTMASTER. THIS FAMOUS COVER PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A STAMP OF WHICH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE IS KNOWN.The town of Lavaca (Spanish for "the cow") is situated on west coast of Lavaca Bay, a few miles from what was once Linnville, a town that was decimated by Comanche warriors in the Great Raid of 1840. Survivors of the attack resettled in Lavaca. When Calhoun County was established in 1846, Lavaca became the county seat and its first post office opened. In 1847 the community became a terminus for ships of the Morgan lines, and in November of that year a stagecoach route was established between Lavaca and Victoria. After Lavaca raised its docking fees in 1849, Morgan moved his shipping route to the mouth of Powderhorn Bayou, a few miles south of Indianola. Nonetheless, Lavaca continued its role as a hub for trade in the Matagorda Bay region. The name "Port Lavaca" was used on and off during the prewar and Civil War period.The cover is addressed to "Miss Puss Cliett" in Praire Lea, Texas, which is situated northeast of San Antonio, about 113 miles from Lavaca. Although no yeardate is indicated, the January 19 postmark date must be 1863. Prior to July 1862, the 5c under-500 miles rate would have applied, and federal forces occupied Lavaca in December 1863.The Confederate postmaster appointed on March 2, 1862, was Charles A. Ogsbury, a prominent citizen who migrated from New York to Texas in 1820 and fought during the Texas War of Independence. Ogsbury was the publisher of the Gulf Key, successor to the Lavaca Herald (1855-59), and would have possessed the type fonts and steamboat cut that were used to print the provisional stamps. Looking at the surviving newspapers available online, one may observe the prolific use of the same font used for "10 cents" and "Lavaca" on the stamp and a similar illustration of a sidewheel paddle steamer. (Source: Alwyn Barr, "Records of the Confederate Military Commission in San Antonio, July 2-October 10, 1862", The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Vol. 70, No. 1, July 1966).According to Deaton (pp. 68-69), the addressee was probably Josephine Cliett, one of two daughters of Thomas Cliett, a Methodist minister who settled in Prairie Lea. Josephine, affectionately addressed as "Puss" on this envelope, was 17 or 18 years old in 1863. She married Simon Hager in 1868, a veteran of the 5th Texas Cavalry Regiment. Deaton theorizes that Josephine, not her older sister Mary, was the likely recipient.The "Port Lavaca" cover, as it is known, was discovered sometime in the 1890s by Hiram E. Deats, the so-called "Philatelic Farmer of Flemington." Deats was an enthusiastic collector who advertised his interest in buying stamps. In 1935 the Confederate philatelic authority August Dietz published an article in the Stamp and Cover Collecting journal with a photograph of the Port Lavaca cover that was taken by Deats before he sold it.The next collector to own the Port Lavaca cover was Alfred H. Caspary, who wrote on the back in pencil "3/9/09 Colson DNNN", recording the fact he purchased it from Warren H. Colson on March 9, 1909 (we do not know Caspary's price code). Caspary exhibited the cover at the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition (CIPEX) in New York City. Other than the 1935 Dietz article (with the Deats photo) and this 1947 public display, the Port Lavaca remained out of sight in Caspary's collection until it was sold by H. R. Harmer in 1956 after his death. The photo in the sale catalogue shows the cover with the cosmetic improvement to the stamp—ragged margins trimmed evenly, pressed and reaffixed away from the edge of the cover.Colson came full circle by buying the Port Lavaca cover in the 1956 Caspary auction, 47 years after he sold it to Caspary. Colson was probably acting as agent for John R. Boker, Jr., a good client and friend who handled the 81-year old veteran dealer's philatelic estate after his death in 1963. If Boker acquired the Port Lavaca cover in 1956, he must have held it until the early 1970s when he sold many of his Confederate postmaster provisional rarities privately to Erivan Haub. Its next appearance at auction was in Sale 3 of the Haub collection ("Erivan") on August 7, 2020. It was acquired for the Magnolia collection in that sale.There are eleven unique Confederate postmasters' provisional adhesive stamps (not including printed envelopes): the "Large" Beaumont Tex., Bridgeville Ala. (pair), Hallettsville Tex., Hillsboro N.C., Jetersville Va. (pair), Knoxville Tenn. 10c, Mt. Lebanon La., New Smyrna Fla., Port Lavaca Tex., Rutherfordton N.C., and Salem Miss. These are some of the world's rarest stamps, and among them the Port Lavaca is the only one with an illustrated design element.Unlisted in CWPS census. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 4). "W.H.C." (Warren H. Colson) handstamp at bottom left. Caspary pencil note on back "3/9/09 Colson DNNN" (purchased it from Colson on March 9, 1909). Ex Deats, Caspary (purchased by Colson in 1956 sale, probably as agent for Boker), Boker and Haub ("Erivan"). With 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott value $27,000
1861 April—Steamer and Stage to Tucson via Confederate ...di più
1861 April—Steamer and Stage to Tucson via Confederate Texas,
Lathrop’s Buckboard Mail to Tubac. 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) pair
and single tied by “New-York Apr. 8, 1861” duplex datestamp and
grid on cover to Raphael Pumpelly in Tubac, red docketing with note
“Newspapers enclosed”, sender’s directive “Via St. Louis & Overland
Mail” but the Southern Route was closed, so this traveled by
steamers to New Orleans and Indianola, by stage through Confederate
Texas and on to Tucson in seceded Arizona Territory, then by
Lathrop’s Buckboard Mail to Tubac, stamp faults, small tear, still
Fine, this cover traveled across dangerous territory—newspapers
were carried free, so examples with first-class postage are rare,
the four covers offered in Sale 1189 (lots 1075-1078) are addressed
to Raphael Pumpelly, a geologist, engineer, author and later a
professor at Harvard, who was associated with the Salero Mining
Company, headquartered in Tubac from 1858 to 1861, Pumpelly was
recruited to improve the company’s performance, but constant
attacks by Apache Indians eventually led to the company’s demise,
as well as the death of one of its principals, Horace C. Grosvenor
2c Green (3). Block of five, large margins to clear, affixed to
back ...di più 2c Green (3). Block of five, large margins to clear, affixed to back of adversity cover made from ruled note paper and tied by "Anderson Tex. Apr. 13" (ca. 1863-64) circular datestamps, used to Galveston Tex., second strike of circular datestamp on front of cover addressed to John N. Scott with soldier's endorsement from member of Capt. Stevenson's Co. I, Col. Elmore's Regiment, block slightly affected from placement over the edges of the flap, including tear in position 4VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE FINEST OF FIVE RECORDED ON-COVER BLOCKS OF THE 2-CENT GREEN LITHOGRAPH—FOUR ORIGINATED IN TEXAS.The census of 2c Green Lithograph covers by Dr. Daniel C. Warren, published in the 2011 Congress Book, lists 11 covers from Texas, including one with a block of five (TX-001, no. 1 below) and another with a block of ten folded around the edge (TX-003, no. 5 below). Adding two unlisted covers from Texas with blocks (nos. 2 and 3 below) to the Warren census, there are four covers from Texas with blocks of the 2c Green Lithograph. In addition, there is a cover from Kosciusko, Mississippi, with a block of five (MS-005), which makes total of five covers with blocks. They are listed below:1) Block of 5, adversity use, Anderson Tex. datestamp (unclear date, ca. 1863-64), to Galveston, Scott correspondence, ex Freeman (Sale 1071, lot 4668), Warren census no. TX-0012) Block of 5, adversity use, Anderson Tex. Apr. 13 (ca. 1863-64) datestamp, to Galveston, Scott correspondence, unlisted in Warren census, the cover offered here3) Block of 5, adversity use, Anderson Tex. May 28 (ca. 1863-64) datestamp, to Galveston, Scott correspondence, ex Dr. Brandon (Sale 1087, lot 311), unlisted in Warren census4) Block of 5, adversity use, Kosciusko Miss. Aug. 20 (ca. 1863) datestamp, to Bear Creek Ga., ex Seybold, Knapp, Brooks, Felton (Sale 1016, lot 715), Warren census no. MS-0055) Block of 10, Austin Tex., Dept. of State "OB", ex Mueller, Warren census no. TEX-003With clear 2014 C.S.A. certificate. Oddly, the Scott and C.S.A. catalogues do not list a block on cover; they list the more common strip of five on cover at $12,500 (Scott) and $7,500 (C.S.A.) and a used off-cover block of four at $5,000 (Scott) and $7,500 (C.S.A.)
Houston Tex. May 4, 1861. Circular datestamp ties 3c Dull Red, ...di più
Houston Tex. May 4, 1861. Circular datestamp ties 3c Dull Red, Ty.
III (26) on cover to Galveston Tex. with red and blue small 7-Star
Confederate Flag Patriotic design (F7-8), Forsgard & Norton
Houston, Texas imprint, expert repair at top left just into the
design, stamp with tiny corner nick at top right, backflap
replaced, Very Fine appearance, this is a rare 7-Star Patriotic
design, also a desirable use of U.S. postage within Confederate
Texas
Houston Tex. May 23, 1862. Partly readable circular datestamp ...di più
Houston Tex. May 23, 1862. Partly readable circular datestamp and
"PAID" handstamp, manuscript "Chge AGD" charge notation on yellow
cover to Waverly Tex. with "Confederate States of America, Head
Quarters, District Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, Official
Business" imprint, most of backflap removed, slight edgewear VERY
FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE COVER WITH THE CONFEDERATE OFFICIAL
BUSINESS IMPRINT OF THE DISTRICT OF TEXAS, NEW MEXICO AND
ARIZONA.In July 1861, Confederate forces under Lieutenant Colonel
John R. Baylor occupied Fort Bliss, near El Paso, and were welcomed
by residents of Mesilla, New Mexico. After hearing of the
Confederate occupation of Mesilla, U.S. Army Major Isaac Lynde
advanced with 380 regulars from Fort Fillmore to engage the enemy,
but after a relatively minor battle—the First Battle of
Mesilla—Lynde abruptly ordered a retreat back to the fort. On July
26 Lynde and his troops abandoned Fort Fillmore and made their way
toward Fort Stanton, but the Confederates cut them off at San
Augustine Pass. Without firing a shot, Lynde surrendered his
command on July 27, a humiliating defeat for the Union army in the
Southwest and an encouraging victory for the Confederates. On
August 1, 1861, Baylor established the Confederate Territory of
Arizona, defined as all of the land south of the 34th parallel,
from the Texas border to the Yuma Crossing in California. On
January 13, 1862, the Confederate Congress passed the “Act to
Organize the Territory of Arizona,” and shortly after President
Davis formally established the Confederate Territory of Arizona.
Brigadier General Henry H. Sibley designated his command in Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona as "The Army of New Mexico." As Confederate
forces pushed further north to Fort Craig and Santa Fe, they
over-extended their supply lines and faced strengthened Federal
forces, forcing them to retreat back to Texas in July 1862.Ex
Seacrest and Monroe (illustrated in his book, p. 37)
E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A.
Catalog ...di più 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 ...di più 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
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strike ...di più 5c Blue, Local (7). Horizontal pair, cancelled by partly clear strike of "Galveston Tex. Aug. 10" (ca. 1863) double-circle datestamp (traces of tying ink at top and bottom) on cover with red and blue Camp Scene with Soldier Standing Next to 10-Star Confederate Flag and Tents design (TF-4), addressed to "Mr. A. S. Thornton, Comm [?] P. Woods Regiment, Brownsville, Texas" and "from Mother [?]", slight wear and scattered soiled specksVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE PATRIOTIC cover—ONLY TWO examples of THIS SOLDIER AND CAMP DESIGN ARE KNOWN TO US, BOTH WITH IDENTICAL HANDWRITING AND ADDRESSED TO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS IN BROWNSVILLE AND KING'S RANCH, TEXAS.This design is listed in the C.S.A. Catalog as TF-4, using a portion of the cover offered here as the illustration. However, the catalog listing errs in describing the number of stars. It states "eleven stars arranged as a circle of ten and one in the center." The correct count is a total of ten stars arranged as a circle of nine (not ten) with one in the center. The Milgram-Kimbrough book does not list this design.We have searched for other examples of this distinctive design, but found only one other. It is the cover with the Goliad 10c Black on Rose (29X5) provisional stamp, addressed to "Col. D. Hardeman, Santa Gertrudis, Kings Ranch, Texas" in the same handwriting (ex Ferrary, Hind, Caspary, Lilly, Boker and Haub).Without other examples or a publisher's imprint, it is impossible to identify the printer responsible for producing this patriotic stationery. The fact that the only two examples we have seen were used within Texas suggests that its distribution and duration of use was limited. 10-Star Confederate Flag covers are generally scarcer than 11-Star or 12-Star designs.Illustrated in Wishnietsky, Confederate Patriotic Covers and Their Usages, where described as "two known."
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9X1
of ...di più Austin Tex., 10c Black on Buff (9X1). Affixed to upper left corner of envelope by a wafer which shows thru slightly, full margins to touched at left, uncancelled, "Austin Tex. Aug. 23, 1862" double-circle datestamp, addressed to E. S. Matthews, San Antonio Tex., tiny nick in right margin of stamp (still leaving a large margin), cover with minor scuff between stamp and datestamp, backflap tears VERY FINE. ONLY FOUR EXAMPLES OF THE AUSTIN, TEXAS, 10-CENT ADHESIVE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ARE RECORDED, EACH ON COVER. THIS IS ONE OF TWO RECORDED ON BUFF PAPER.Postal records indicate that the Austin postmaster who issued provisional stamps was William Rust (tenure from March 17, 1857, to June 23, 1865). His son, R. S. Rust, is listed in census records and was probably the assistant postmaster (Deaton book, p. 79).The postmaster's provisional 10c adhesive stamp was created by removing the date slugs from the town double-circle datestamp and replacing them with "Paid" and "10". The device was then struck on sheets of ruled paper and cut into individual stamps. On the example offered here, light pencil ruled lines can be seen along the outer margins. The adhesives are known on White or Buff paper. Contrary to the Scott Catalogue's policy, they list both papers as one major number, 9X1, rather than two.The CWPS census records four examples, each used on cover, two on White and two on Buff paper (the A01x listing has an additional "PAID" handstamp on the cover):AUS-TX-A01x-003: White paper, uncancelled, double-circle datestamp and "PAID" on cover to Clerk, County Court, Bexar Co. Texas (San Antonio), illustrated in The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 12), ex HaasAUS-TX-A01-004: White paper, tied by double-circle datestamp, printed return address of J. T. Hallett, Land and General Collecting Agent, Austin, addressed to Doctor Clark, Hempstead, Austin Co. Texas, ex Haub ("Erivan")AUS-TX-A02-001: Buff paper, uncancelled, Aug. 23, 1863 double-circle datestamp on cover to E. S. Matthews, San Antonio, ex Caspary, 1965 Rarities sale (Sale 283, lot 162), Carnahan, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 209), King, the cover offered hereAUS-TX-A02-002: Buff paper, tied by double-circle datestamp, date unclear, addressed to H. M. Alford, Captain Fisher Co. Garland's Regt., Little Rock Ark., receipt docketing Sep. 25, 1862, ex Dr. Graves, 1983 Rarities sale (Sale 816, lot 285)CWPS census no. AUS-TX-A02-001. Ex Caspary, Carnahan, 1965 Rarities sale, Dr. Brandon and King. With 1978 P.F. certificate as 9XU1 variety. The current Scott listing is 9X1, but the listing combines White and Buff papers, contrary to policy. Scott value $12,500 as uncancelled on cover
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after ...di più Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with comma after "Beaumont", full to large margins, neatly cancelled by manuscript "X" with matching "Apl 9th/64" postmark on adversity cover made from lined paper, addressed to Mrs. Mary P. Watson at San Augustine Tex., the interior is addressed to "Mrs. Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, Texas", "PAID" and "10" handstamps (no town marking), some excess glue from flapsAN EXTREMELY FINE BEAUMONT 10-CENT PROVISIONAL ON YELLOW PAPER—ONE OF FIVE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY—USED ON A TURNED ADVERSITY COVER. THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF ANY BEAUMONT PROVISIONAL.The Beaumont, Texas, postmaster's provisionals were issued by Reverend Alexander Hinkle, described in Deaton book as a "frail, physically disabled, modest and unassuming Methodist minister." Hinkle served in Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers in the Confederate army at Sabine, but health problems caused him to be discharged as unfit for duty in September 1863. Hinkle was appointed postmaster of Beaumont on December 5, 1863, and served until February 22, 1865. (Deaton, pp. 49-50).The stamps were typeset and printed from three different settings: one printed on Pink paper (Scott 12X2), and two on Yellow paper (12X1 and 12X3). A setting of four subjects (two by two) has been reconstructed from the Pink singles (there are no recorded multiples). Each subject has a different arrangement of long and short frame pieces. The printings on Yellow paper were made from two entirely different settings: one slightly smaller than the Pink stamps, and the other much taller with the words "Texas" and "Postage" added to the design, known as the "Large" Beaumont. It is not known where the stamps were printed. The Beaumont Banner newspaper was discontinued in 1861, but the type and press might have been used for other purposes.The Beaumont provisional stamps were printed on two colors of paper: Pink (two shades) and Yellow. The stamps on Yellow paper include 5 of the "Small" provisional (4 on separate covers and one off cover) and the only recorded "Large" Beaumont, used on cover, which is offered in this sale as lot 2164. The stamps on Pink paper are all the "Small" design and include 3 off cover and 13 on separate covers. Most of the recorded covers are faulty, and only four have postmarks of any kind tying the stamps.The CWPS census records five examples of the Small 10c Yellow (12X1), including four on covers, as follows:BEA-TX-A01-011: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, ms. Apr. 9, 1864 date, on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Duveen, Hind, Hall (Sale 823, lot 397), Gross, King, the cover offered hereBEA-TX-A01-001: Tied by rimless town datestamp with ms. Jun. 11 (1864) date on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to C. S. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Caspary, Weatherly, Kilbourne (Sale 815, lot 14), 2014 Rarities (Sale 1075, lot 1224), offered in this sale as lot 2163BEA-TX-A01-016: Uncancelled, used on turned cover to Mrs. Wm. B. Duncan, Liberty Tex., interior with "Liberty Texas June 7" (1861) circular datestamp and "Paid" in circle with old U.S. rate removed, addressed to Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight Battalion, Franklin La., ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), offered in this sale as lot 2162BEA-TX-A01-017: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, used on cover to Mrs. W. C. Smith, Cypress City Tex., 1966 Rarities (Sale 296, lot 161)BEA-TX-A01-[Off]-015: Manuscript "10" cancel, added to a cover with rimless town datestamp and ms. Nov. 12 (1864) date, to James C. McKnight, Palestine Tex., 1864 docketing, ex FerraryAlthough the Dietz catalogue identifies the June 11 cover (census no. 001, lot 2163 in this sale) as the earliest known use in 1861, it is actually used in 1864 and is the second earliest use. The earliest cover is the one offered here, dated April 9, 1864.The addressee at Sabine Pass is Mrs. Maggie L. Watson, wife of Claudius S. Watson (married on January 8, 1864), who was part of the Texas Marine Department. The June 11 cover (census no. 001, lot 2163 in this sale) is addressed to C. S. Watson with the C.S.S. Sachem, one of two Federal gunboats captured by the Confederates at the famous Battle of Sabine Pass in September 1863. Sachem became part of the Texas Marine Department and served the Confederate army at Sabine Pass. In the spring of 1864, the vessel was turned into a blockade runner under the command of John Davidson.CWPS census no. BEA-TX-A01-011. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 16). Ex Duveen, Hind, Hall, Gross and King. Scott value $75,000
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after ...di più Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow (12X1). Position with comma after "Beaumont", large margins all around, uncancelled, used on adversity cover addressed to Mrs. William B. (Celima) Duncan at Liberty Tex., interior addressed to "Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight Battalion, Franklin, La." with "Liberty Texas June 7" (ca. 1862) circular datestamp and "PAID" in circle handstamp with old U.S. rate removed, turned inside out and reused with the 10c provisional, stamp slightly discolored from gum, but otherwise sound and superbAN EXTREMELY FINE BEAUMONT 10-CENT PROVISIONAL ON YELLOW PAPER—ONE OF FIVE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY—USED ON A TURNED ADVERSITY COVER.The Beaumont, Texas, postmaster's provisionals were issued by Reverend Alexander Hinkle, described in Deaton book as a "frail, physically disabled, modest and unassuming Methodist minister." Hinkle served in Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers in the Confederate army at Sabine, but health problems caused him to be discharged as unfit for duty in September 1863. Hinkle was appointed postmaster of Beaumont on December 5, 1863, and served until February 22, 1865. (Deaton, pp. 49-50).The stamps were typeset and printed from three different settings: one printed on Pink paper (Scott 12X2), and two on Yellow paper (12X1 and 12X3). A setting of four subjects (two by two) has been reconstructed from the Pink singles (there are no recorded multiples). Each subject has a different arrangement of long and short frame pieces. The printings on Yellow paper were made from two entirely different settings: one slightly smaller than the Pink stamps, and the other much taller with the words "Texas" and "Postage" added to the design, known as the "Large" Beaumont. It is not known where the stamps were printed. The Beaumont Banner newspaper was discontinued in 1861, but the type and press might have been used for other purposes.The Beaumont provisional stamps were printed on two colors of paper: Pink (two shades) and Yellow. The stamps on Yellow paper include 5 of the "Small" provisional (4 on separate covers and one off cover) and the only recorded "Large" Beaumont, used on cover, which is offered in this sale as lot 2164. The stamps on Pink paper are all the "Small" design and include 3 off cover and 13 on separate covers. Most of the recorded covers are faulty, and only four have postmarks of any kind tying the stamps.The CWPS census records five examples of the Small 10c Yellow (12X1), including four on covers, as follows:BEA-TX-A01-011: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, ms. Apr. 9, 1864 date, on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to Maggie L. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Duveen, Hind, Hall (Sale 823, lot 397), Gross, King, offered in this sale as lot 2161BEA-TX-A01-001: Tied by rimless town datestamp with ms. Jun. 11 (1864) date on turned cover to Mary P. Watson, San Augustine Tex., interior addressed to C. S. Watson, Sabine Pass, ex Caspary, Weatherly, Kilbourne (Sale 815, lot 14), 2014 Rarities (Sale 1075, lot 1224), offered in this sale as lot 2163BEA-TX-A01-016: Uncancelled, used on turned cover to Mrs. Wm. B. Duncan, Liberty Tex., interior with "Liberty Texas June 7" (1861) circular datestamp and "Paid" in circle with old U.S. rate removed, addressed to Capt. Wm. B. Duncan, Spaight Battalion, Franklin La., ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Freeland, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), the cover offered here BEA-TX-A01-017: Manuscript "X" cancel, not tied, used on cover to Mrs. W. C. Smith, Cypress City Tex., 1966 Rarities (Sale 296, lot 161)BEA-TX-A01-[Off]-015: Manuscript "10" cancel, added to a cover with rimless town datestamp and ms. Nov. 12 (1864) date, to James C. McKnight, Palestine Tex., 1864 docketing, ex FerraryAlthough the Dietz catalogue identifies the June 11 cover (census no. 001, lot 2163 in this sale) as the earliest known use in 1861, it is actually used in 1864 and is the second earliest use.Capt. William Berry Duncan joined Spaight's 11th Battalion of Texas Volunteers on March 1, 1862, and served three years in the war. Captain Duncan returned to Liberty, Texas, in June 1865. This cover was originally mailed from Liberty to Capt. Duncan at Franklin, Louisiana (probably in June 1862). It was turned inside out and addressed back to Mrs. Duncan at Liberty, circa 1864.CWPS census no. BEA-TX-A01-016. Notation on back "Used twice. "Liberty-Tex" & Paid Inside" (unsigned but we think this is Knapp's handwriting). "R.H.W. Co." (Weill) backstamp. Ex Fred Green, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Freeland, Boker, and Haub ("Erivan"). Scott value $75,000
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12X1
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12X3
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large ...di più 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
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29X1
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29X4
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29X6
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29X6a
Type ...di più Goliad Tex., 5c Black on Gray, Type II, "GOILAD" Error (29X6a). Type II with "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, horizontal pair, left stamp the "GOILAD" spelling error, the back of the pair has additional printing—the letters "J. C. MA" and ornamental frame—mostly large margins, just touched at bottom left, cancelled by lightly struck Goliad circular datestamp, bright and fresh paper, vertical crease between stampsEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED PAIR OF ANY GOLIAD POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL ISSUE AND, OF EVEN GREATER IMPORTANCE, IT IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT "GOILAD" SPELLING ERROR. ONE OF THE GREATEST RARITIES OF AMERICAN PHILATELY.In the Type II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.The July 1862 rate change to a 10c rate for any distance eliminated the need for a 5c stamp. While it seems likely that the Type II setting and printing occurred after July 1862, it is difficult to understand why Postmaster Clarke would bother to print 5c stamps when there was no 5c rate at this point.The 5c Type II on Gray Paper is not known on cover. The CWPS census lists four examples of 29X6 (on Gray) and a single example of 29X8 (Dark Blue). The four 29X6 stamps, including two in a pair with the "GOILAD" error, are as follows (we have added "Off" for off-cover):GOL-TX-A04/A04a-[Off]-001: Pair, left stamp the "GOILAD" error (29X6a, the only known example), right stamp normal, Goliad datestamp, ex Ferrary, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker, Haub ("Erivan"), the pair offered in this saleGOL-TX-A04-[Off]-007: Pen cancel, 1998 Rarities (Sale 800, lot 388), Gorham (Sale 1255, lot 1175)GOL-TX-A04-[Off]-006: Pen cancel, small repair at bottom left, ex Steves (photo labeled 10), Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 249), offered in this sale as lot 2171CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A04/A04a-[Off]-001. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 2). Ex Ferrary, Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, Boker and Haub ("Erivan"). Ferrary's trefoil handstamp and pencil "RHW Co." (Weill) on back. Scott value $170,000.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
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29X7
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29X7var
with ...di più Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Buff, Type II (29X7 variety). Type II with "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, large even margins all around, tied by “PAID” straightline cancel, second strike to left, on brown cover to Susan F. Moody, Victoria Tex.—the wife of Victoria Postmaster James A. Moody—with original letter enclosure datelined "Goliad, August" (circa 1864), light pre-manufacturing fold in cover at left, small piece out of backflap from opening, these negligible flaws mentioned only to emphasize the exceptionally fine condition of this rare provisional coverEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FOUR 10-CENT TYPE II GOLIAD COVERS AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS. THE STAMP IS PRINTED ON BUFF PAPER, NOT THE LISTED GRAY PAPER.In the Type II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.Of the eight normal 10c Type II (29X7) stamps in the CWPS census, five are used on covers, including an uncancelled stamp on a cover in the Tapling collection at the British Library, which leaves four covers available to collectors. Only three of the four available covers have stamps tied by the town datestamp or “PAID” straightline. In addition to the normal 10c Type II, there are two other covers with the Type II “GOILAD” spelling error (and one off-cover stamp)—one is incorrectly listed in CWPS as normal 29X7. The cover offered here was acquired in 1988 by Charles W. Deaton from descendants of the Moody family. It is the last Goliad provisional to come to light.The stamp on this cover is certified as the normal 29X7 on Gray paper, in accordance with the Scott listing. However, this stamp and the Gray 29X7 stamp are on two different colored papers. This stamp's paper is more accurately described as Buff. It is known that the Goliad Messenger newspaper office used whatever paper they could find, including salvaged paper from other print runs. Therefore, it is quite conceivable that papers of different colors were used for the Goliad printings.CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A08-[Cover]-003. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 15). Ex Castillejo ("Camina") and Sharrer. With 1994 P.F. certificate as 10c Black on Gray 29X7.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
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29X9
"J. ...di più Goliad Tex., 10c Black on Dark Blue, Type II (29X9). Type II with "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" in design, large margins all around, tied by wide manuscript "X" cancel on yellow piece with bold strike of "Goliad Tex. Feb. 15" circular datestamp, probably 1865 yeardateEXTREMELY FINE. BY FAR THE FINEST OF THE FOUR KNOWN GOLIAD POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMPS PRINTED ON DARK BLUE PAPER. ONLY ONE 5-CENT AND THREE 10-CENT STAMPS ARE KNOWN ON THIS PAPER, AND ALL OF THE OTHERS HAVE FAULTS OR SERIOUS DEFECTS. THIS IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE RAREST PROVISIONAL STAMPS ISSUED BY A SOUTHERN POSTMASTER, IT RANKS AMONG THE RAREST STAMPS IN ALL OF PHILATELY.In the Type II setting, "J. A. Clarke" and "Post Master" were added to the design. The earliest recorded date of use for any Type II provisional is October 21, 1863. When the second setting was assembled, the letters "I" and "O" were transposed in one position, creating the "GOILAD" error in both the 5c and 10c denominations.The Type II provisionals were printed on two kinds of paper: Gray (5c 29X6, 10c 29X7) and Surface-Coated Dark Blue (5c 29X8, 10c 29X9). The printing on Dark Blue paper is represented by only one 5c stamp (on cover) and three off-cover 10c stamps—none with the "GOILAD" error. Two have February postmarks, which we believe are 1865 dates.The CWPS census of 5c (29X8) and 10c (29X9) lists the following examples (we have added "[Off]" and "[Cover]" to numbers):GOL-TX-A05-[Cover]-006: Repaired 5c on a cover from which another stamp was removed, ex Ferrary, Hind, Dr. Graves, Weill, Gross, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 251)GOL-TX-A09-[Off]-015: On piece with Feb. 15 datestamp, discovered by Albert Steves in 1930 (Crown book, page 117), "D.K." collection (Sale 1022, lot 1027), the stamp offered hereGOL-TX-A09-[Off]-009: Cancelled by pen "X", ex Steves, Worthington, Hind, Lilly, "West Haven" collection, Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 252)GOL-TX-A09-[Off]-018: Cancelled by pen "X" (?), Steves photo 13The stamp offered here was acquired by "D.K." in 1998 in a private purchase from Charles W. Deaton through the Siegel firm. Its condition is far superior to the condition of the other known examples.CWPS census no. GOL-TX-A09-[Off]-015. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 6). Ex Steves and "D.K." collection. With 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott value $27,500.For a history of the Goliad postmaster's provisional issues:
15000.00 USD
(app. 12701 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 12701 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2175
SC
30X2
20000.00 USD
(app. 16935 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 16935 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2177
SC
30X3
labels, ...di più Gonzales Tex., (3c?) Gold on Black Glazed Paper (30X3). Four labels, uncancelled, affixed to large-size cover addressed to the District Clerk of Colorado County, Columbus Tex., "Gonzales Tex. Apr. 8" (1861) double-circle datestamp, blue notary seal on back signed by Benjamin F. Batchelor, notary republic for Gonzales County, the notation on front indicates this was sent from Gonzales to Columbus by A. G. Evans, receipt docketing on back by R. H. Jones, district clerk in Columbus, dated Apr. 9, 1861, some faults and reduced at right, Fine appearance, an intriguing cover, described in the past and in the CWPS census as a fake cover, created by adding four "Colman & Law" labels to a courthouse cover and trimming the right edge to remove postage—we offer it "as is," but it is possible that Postmaster John V. Law used the labels as a means to show that four times the U.S. 3c rate had been received as postage after Texas became a Confederate State (on March 5, 1861) and before the Confederate postal system began operations on June 1, 1861
750.00 USD
(app. 635 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 635 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2176
SC
30X3
margins ...di più Gonzales Tex., (5c) Gold on Black Glazed Paper (30X3). Large margins to clear at bottom, impression of gold shows clearly against black background color, tied by manuscript "X" cancel, "Gonzales Tex. Jun. 19" (ca. 1861) double-circle datestamp and manuscript "5" rate on yellow cover to T. M. Harwood, care of Breeden & Fox, Richmond Va., pencil note on back "The saddle has not come it is not at store nor the Express office. A. P. Fox", small tear at top of cover, stamp has a small scuff and has been lifted and reaffixed, cover has minor wear and faint bleached spotsVERY FINE. ONE OF THREE RECORDED COVERS WITH THE GONZALES POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL LABEL IN GOLD ON BLACK PAPER. AN OUTSTANDING CONFEDERATE RARITY.John V. Law, the postmaster who issued the Gonzales provisional stamps, migrated from England to Texas sometime prior to 1842, when he participated in the Battle of Salado (https://www.sonsofdewittcolony.org/saladobennet.htm). In 1858 he began advertising a "new" drugstore in Gonzales with a partner named Coleman—spelled with an "e" in contemporary ads, but spelled "Colman" on the labels. The business was located "adjoining the post office" and expanded to include selling books.Law was the Gonzales postmaster from 1853 through October 1865 (Deaton, p. 83). According to postal records, he received his Confederate postmaster appointment on July 17, 1861. Law's legacy to stamp collectors is his use of colorful adhesive labels, which read "Colman & Law, Booksellers & Druggists, Gonzales, Texas," as a means of indicating prepaid postage on letters. The Gonzales provisional stamps were originally produced for use on books and medicines, and none have a denomination explicitly stated. Examples genuinely used on postmarked covers are extremely rare.The Gold on Black (30X3) is recorded on three covers—one dated in 1861, another in 1865, and a third without a yeardate (the cover offered here). On two of the covers, including the one offered in lot 2176, there is a manuscript 5c rate marking—these are noted in the "Uncertain Uses" section of the CWPS census. In the census "Uncertain Uses" section, Crown raises questions about the genuineness of three covers, indicated below with brackets around the census number. Collectors should understand that the uncertainty is based on Crown's opinion and does not reflect other opinions.(5c or 10c) Gold on Black (30X3):[GON-TX-A02-004]: Uncancelled, manuscript "Paid 5" above stamp, datestamp on Dec. 2, 1861 folded letter to W. Y. Glass, Victoria Tex., ex Caspary, Lightner, Lilly, 1981 Rarities (Sale 579, lot 478)GON-TX-A02-005: Tied by pen cancel, blue datestamp (Apr. 1?) and "PAID" on cover to Mr. A. I. Clark, Galveston Tex., directed to "Company B. Cook's Regiment. in care of Captain Riley", 1865 pencil receipt docketing, original enclosure datelined "Gonzalez Texas, March 28, 1865", ex Hessel and Dr. Brandon (Sale 1073, lot 253)[GON-TX-A02-008]: Tied by pen cancel (previously lifted and hinged in place), Jun. 19 (1861?) datestamp, manuscript "5" rate above stamp on cover to T. M. Harwood, care of Breeden & Fox, Richmond Va., ex Haub ("Erivan"), the cover offered hereAlthough Crown has given this cover "uncertain" status in the CWPS census, his opinion is based on his interpretation of the rate marking. The distance from Gonzales to Richmond is more than 1,000 miles, so at any time during the 1861-65 period, the rate would have been 10c, prepaid or collect. Crown interprets the adhesive plus "5" manuscript rate as only 5c prepaid, because the word "Paid" is not written. An alternate explanation is that the stamp was valued at 5c and the manuscript "5" was an addition for a total of 10c. Perhaps the additional 5c was charged to a post office box account or paid in cash. Without the adhesive, the "5" cents marking still represents an insufficient amount of postage.CWPS census no. GON-TX-A02-008. Ex Haub ("Erivan"). Scott value $35,000
10000.00 USD
(app. 8468 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 8468 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2178
SC
38X1
15000.00 USD
(app. 12701 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 12701 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2179
SC
38X2
15000.00 USD
(app. 12701 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 12701 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2185
SC
41X1
30000.00 USD
(app. 25403 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 25403 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2193
SC
88X2
30000.00 USD
(app. 25403 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 25403 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2194
SC
88X3
15000.00 USD
(app. 12701 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 12701 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2190
SC
107X1
right, ...di più Port Lavaca Tex., 10c Black (107X1). Large margins to full at right, uncancelled, part strike of "Port Lavaca Tex. Jan. 19" (1863) circular datestamp on small cover addressed in pencil to "Miss Puss Cliett, Prairie Lea, Texas" — when this cover was discovered by Hiram E. Deats in the 1890s, the stamp was slightly creased and had ragged margins (as shown in a photograph taken at the time); after it was sold to Caspary in 1909, the stamp was lifted, the margins were trimmed to make them even, and it was pressed and reaffixed to the cover; the accompanying certificate states "stamp with a light diagonal crease and a small toned spot at top right, the cover with a closed tear at bottom right", a small part of the backflap is missing and the cover is slightly reduced at rightVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE PORT LAVACA POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL STAMP AND ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE DESIGNS PRODUCED BY AN AMERICAN POSTMASTER. THIS FAMOUS COVER PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A STAMP OF WHICH ONLY ONE EXAMPLE IS KNOWN.The town of Lavaca (Spanish for "the cow") is situated on west coast of Lavaca Bay, a few miles from what was once Linnville, a town that was decimated by Comanche warriors in the Great Raid of 1840. Survivors of the attack resettled in Lavaca. When Calhoun County was established in 1846, Lavaca became the county seat and its first post office opened. In 1847 the community became a terminus for ships of the Morgan lines, and in November of that year a stagecoach route was established between Lavaca and Victoria. After Lavaca raised its docking fees in 1849, Morgan moved his shipping route to the mouth of Powderhorn Bayou, a few miles south of Indianola. Nonetheless, Lavaca continued its role as a hub for trade in the Matagorda Bay region. The name "Port Lavaca" was used on and off during the prewar and Civil War period.The cover is addressed to "Miss Puss Cliett" in Praire Lea, Texas, which is situated northeast of San Antonio, about 113 miles from Lavaca. Although no yeardate is indicated, the January 19 postmark date must be 1863. Prior to July 1862, the 5c under-500 miles rate would have applied, and federal forces occupied Lavaca in December 1863.The Confederate postmaster appointed on March 2, 1862, was Charles A. Ogsbury, a prominent citizen who migrated from New York to Texas in 1820 and fought during the Texas War of Independence. Ogsbury was the publisher of the Gulf Key, successor to the Lavaca Herald (1855-59), and would have possessed the type fonts and steamboat cut that were used to print the provisional stamps. Looking at the surviving newspapers available online, one may observe the prolific use of the same font used for "10 cents" and "Lavaca" on the stamp and a similar illustration of a sidewheel paddle steamer. (Source: Alwyn Barr, "Records of the Confederate Military Commission in San Antonio, July 2-October 10, 1862", The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Vol. 70, No. 1, July 1966).According to Deaton (pp. 68-69), the addressee was probably Josephine Cliett, one of two daughters of Thomas Cliett, a Methodist minister who settled in Prairie Lea. Josephine, affectionately addressed as "Puss" on this envelope, was 17 or 18 years old in 1863. She married Simon Hager in 1868, a veteran of the 5th Texas Cavalry Regiment. Deaton theorizes that Josephine, not her older sister Mary, was the likely recipient.The "Port Lavaca" cover, as it is known, was discovered sometime in the 1890s by Hiram E. Deats, the so-called "Philatelic Farmer of Flemington." Deats was an enthusiastic collector who advertised his interest in buying stamps. In 1935 the Confederate philatelic authority August Dietz published an article in the Stamp and Cover Collecting journal with a photograph of the Port Lavaca cover that was taken by Deats before he sold it.The next collector to own the Port Lavaca cover was Alfred H. Caspary, who wrote on the back in pencil "3/9/09 Colson DNNN", recording the fact he purchased it from Warren H. Colson on March 9, 1909 (we do not know Caspary's price code). Caspary exhibited the cover at the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition (CIPEX) in New York City. Other than the 1935 Dietz article (with the Deats photo) and this 1947 public display, the Port Lavaca remained out of sight in Caspary's collection until it was sold by H. R. Harmer in 1956 after his death. The photo in the sale catalogue shows the cover with the cosmetic improvement to the stamp—ragged margins trimmed evenly, pressed and reaffixed away from the edge of the cover.Colson came full circle by buying the Port Lavaca cover in the 1956 Caspary auction, 47 years after he sold it to Caspary. Colson was probably acting as agent for John R. Boker, Jr., a good client and friend who handled the 81-year old veteran dealer's philatelic estate after his death in 1963. If Boker acquired the Port Lavaca cover in 1956, he must have held it until the early 1970s when he sold many of his Confederate postmaster provisional rarities privately to Erivan Haub. Its next appearance at auction was in Sale 3 of the Haub collection ("Erivan") on August 7, 2020. It was acquired for the Magnolia collection in that sale.There are eleven unique Confederate postmasters' provisional adhesive stamps (not including printed envelopes): the "Large" Beaumont Tex., Bridgeville Ala. (pair), Hallettsville Tex., Hillsboro N.C., Jetersville Va. (pair), Knoxville Tenn. 10c, Mt. Lebanon La., New Smyrna Fla., Port Lavaca Tex., Rutherfordton N.C., and Salem Miss. These are some of the world's rarest stamps, and among them the Port Lavaca is the only one with an illustrated design element.Unlisted in CWPS census. Illustrated in Deaton, The Great Texas Stamp Collection (plate 4). "W.H.C." (Warren H. Colson) handstamp at bottom left. Caspary pencil note on back "3/9/09 Colson DNNN" (purchased it from Colson on March 9, 1909). Ex Deats, Caspary (purchased by Colson in 1956 sale, probably as agent for Boker), Boker and Haub ("Erivan"). With 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott value $27,000
30000.00 USD
(app. 25403 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 25403 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2148
750.00 USD
(app. 635 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 635 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2195
back ...di più 2c Green (3). Block of five, large margins to clear, affixed to back of adversity cover made from ruled note paper and tied by "Anderson Tex. Apr. 13" (ca. 1863-64) circular datestamps, used to Galveston Tex., second strike of circular datestamp on front of cover addressed to John N. Scott with soldier's endorsement from member of Capt. Stevenson's Co. I, Col. Elmore's Regiment, block slightly affected from placement over the edges of the flap, including tear in position 4VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE FINEST OF FIVE RECORDED ON-COVER BLOCKS OF THE 2-CENT GREEN LITHOGRAPH—FOUR ORIGINATED IN TEXAS.The census of 2c Green Lithograph covers by Dr. Daniel C. Warren, published in the 2011 Congress Book, lists 11 covers from Texas, including one with a block of five (TX-001, no. 1 below) and another with a block of ten folded around the edge (TX-003, no. 5 below). Adding two unlisted covers from Texas with blocks (nos. 2 and 3 below) to the Warren census, there are four covers from Texas with blocks of the 2c Green Lithograph. In addition, there is a cover from Kosciusko, Mississippi, with a block of five (MS-005), which makes total of five covers with blocks. They are listed below:1) Block of 5, adversity use, Anderson Tex. datestamp (unclear date, ca. 1863-64), to Galveston, Scott correspondence, ex Freeman (Sale 1071, lot 4668), Warren census no. TX-0012) Block of 5, adversity use, Anderson Tex. Apr. 13 (ca. 1863-64) datestamp, to Galveston, Scott correspondence, unlisted in Warren census, the cover offered here3) Block of 5, adversity use, Anderson Tex. May 28 (ca. 1863-64) datestamp, to Galveston, Scott correspondence, ex Dr. Brandon (Sale 1087, lot 311), unlisted in Warren census4) Block of 5, adversity use, Kosciusko Miss. Aug. 20 (ca. 1863) datestamp, to Bear Creek Ga., ex Seybold, Knapp, Brooks, Felton (Sale 1016, lot 715), Warren census no. MS-0055) Block of 10, Austin Tex., Dept. of State "OB", ex Mueller, Warren census no. TEX-003With clear 2014 C.S.A. certificate. Oddly, the Scott and C.S.A. catalogues do not list a block on cover; they list the more common strip of five on cover at $12,500 (Scott) and $7,500 (C.S.A.) and a used off-cover block of four at $5,000 (Scott) and $7,500 (C.S.A.)
7500.00 USD
(app. 6351 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 6351 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2153
1000.00 USD
(app. 847 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 847 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2196
3000.00 USD
(app. 2540 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 2540 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2200
Catalog ...di più 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. 1694 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 1694 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lotto 2202
Catalog ...di più 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. 1694 EUR)
25.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 1694 EUR)
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