September Internet Auction

Minneapolis Minn. "ADVERTISED / DEC 14", two-line handstamp with "Minneapolis Min, Jan 17" cds backstamp on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by fancy circle of wedges cancel, matching sharp "Saratoga Springs N.Y., Oct 31, 1862" cds to Minneapolis; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Minnesota Advertised Territorial Covers, 1860s-1917, group of 5 comprising 1860s Winona "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover, 1888 Richfield "ADVERTISED" ties 2¢ #213 on cover from Boston, 1909 violet "ADVERTISED, APR 18 1909, St Anthony Falls Station" three-line handstamp 3¢ #319 cover, purple "ADVERTISED / DEC 16 1900" two-line handstamp on #279B cover, and 1917 purple "Rochester, Minn. Advertised" cds; some flaws, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

St. Paul, Minnesota "Advertised, 15 Feb", circular cds and on reverse "Saint Paul, Min. Apr 15, 1864" cds with "UNCLAIMED" straightline on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circle of wedges fancy cancel duplexed with "New-York, Jan 31, 1863" cds to St. Paul, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Vicksburg Miss. "ADVERTISED", oval handstamp and straightline "UNCLAIMED" on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by blue "Cincinnati O., Jul 27" duplex to Vicksburg Miss., ms. " Approvd, R A Kent Sr., & mail Inspected " examiner's marking, reverse with Vicksburg (9.30, 11.3) backstamps; some flaws including upper left corner torn and reverse cut, Fine and scarce Civil War advertised use to Union Occupied Vicksburg.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The Union occupied Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4, 1863, after Confederate General John C. Pemberton surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.

Mississippi Advertising Covers, 1850s-60s, group of three comprising 1852-54 c. Natchez stampless "ADVERTISED" straightline and forwarded; and 1857 Grenada ms. "ad 1" advertised 1¢ rating on 3¢ #U10 from Washington La.; some faults, F.-V.F. and interesting group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.