Lot Details

June 2023

"Erivan" Collection Part IX and Canal Zone Stamps and Covers

June 20-21, 2023 in New York City

Our June sales include Part IX of the "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History and a catalogue of Canal Zone stamps and covers featuring the collections of James W. Crumpacker and Paul F. Ammons.

LOT# : 137
Date: 21.06.2023 - 21:00

Sparta, GA

provisional handstamp at upper right with matching "Sparta Ga. Dec 16" datestamp on 1861 cover to "Lieut Lafayette Powell, Waynesville, Wayne Co., Geo.", docketed "Care of Capt J. H. Corley", piece of backflap missing, fine and scarce, the earliest recorded of seven recorded Sparta 5c provisionals (Scott $2,250)

Scott 93XU1
6
Starting Price: $250
Hammer Price: $700