Lot Details

January 2023

January 17-18, 2023 in New York City

Our January 2023 sales include the "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History Part VIII, as well as a general sale of United States and worldwide stamps, covers, and collections.

LOT# : 132
Date: 01/17/2023 - 21:00

Confederate States General Issues

horizontal pair with large margins, tied by circular grids, matching "Bastrop Texas Apr 25" datestamp on 1863 folded letter to Houston, charge box notation, very fine, letter mentions defeat of Sibley's Brigade at the Battle of Fort Bisland
Provenance: "Tara" Collection (Christie's, 1986)

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Starting Price: $50
Hammer Price: $350