Sale 2Completed: June 8, 2024

The NAPEX Sale

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Lots 1378—1380

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  • Lot 1378

    Southern University Greensboro Alabama, overall lithographed illustrated college cover (AL-04) with blue "5" in circle rating handstamp and "Private J.T. Hollis, 20th Alabama Regiment" soldier's endorsement to Havana Ala., no originating postmark; minor edgewear, Very Fine and unusual, ex-John Walker .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $375

  • Lot 1379

    Harvey, Armistead & Williams, Whoelsale Grocers & Commission Merchants, Richmond, Va, green all-over shaded advertising design on cover bearing 10¢ greenish blue (12) , faults, tied by "Richmond, Va. Jan 28" cds to Museville Va.; slightly reduced at left and couple small edge tears, F.-V.F. and attractive.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 1380

    Hillsborough, N.C. Military Academy, illustrated corner card design showing building and flag on rebacked orange cover front bearing 5¢ light blue (6) vertical pair , tied by neat blue "Hillsboro N.C. Nov 22, 1862" double-circle datestamp to Petersburg Va.; slightly reduced at left, light cover and stamp soiling, Fine appearance.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

    This military academy was established in 1859 and chartered in 1861 and trained officers and enlisted men, the founders were killed during the war and the school closed in 1868.

    Realized: $325