Harmer-Schau Auctions

Sale 120


 
Lot 437



United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Confederate/Independent State/Civil War Covers, Texas, Independent Texas, Decatur, March 4, 1862, #U27 with manuscript Decatur, Tex Mar 4 61 (Independent period), the Ordinance of Secession passed on February 1, 1861 specifying that secession would occur on March 2, 1861, on March 5, 1861, Texas joined the CSA, the March 4 date of the cover is also Lincoln's Inauguration day, Fine to Very Fine. Texas was officially an independent state for only 3 days. Rare independent state use .
Estimate $600-750.

 
Realized $1,150



Go to lot:  




Penny Black

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Inc.
1333 North McDowell Blvd., Suite B • Petaluma, California 94954
Tel: 707-778-6454 • Fax: 707-763-6772 • Toll Free  800-378-6454
E-mail: info@harmerschau.com


Two Pence Blue