Lot 2045
Confederacy, Stampless, 3 Covers By Capt J.J. Word From Texas and New Mexico, member of Sibley's Brigade that was deployed from Texas to New Mexico in late 1861, covers trace his journey from Texas to New Mexico, first postmarked San Antonio Nov 6 in green with Paid 5 ms. cancel, to his father Col. T.J. Word in Palestine, TX, second postmarked El Paso Nov 18 in black with Due 10 in red crayon, to Jeff Word, Palestine, TX, docketed Hd. 2ns (?) Army N.M., third postmarked Mesllia, N.M. Feb 2 in black with Due 10 ms., to his father Col. Word, docketed J.J. Word, Capt., Gardners Co., Steeles Regt., Sibleys Brigade, all covers have faults, still scarce pieces of postal history that are seldom seen, mixed condition.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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| Realized $1,668 |
