Image Lot Price Description

1498
$2,530.00

TWO AUTOGRAPHS BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL J. E. B. STUART. This lot from an old stamp collection shows an envelope addressed to Mrs. J. E. B. Stuart in J. E. B. Stuart’s hand. There is an added, clipped autograph from letter placed on envelope to show that the other signature was an in situ autograph. Hinged above the address line is this clip. Envelope has 5¢ Jefferson Davis stamp from 1862 and a nice imprint, “Headquarters Cavalry Brigade / Army of the Potomac.” CONDITION: Attached, clipped autograph has been closely trimmed, removing portion of the “S” in Stuart. Hinge has stained paper. Envelope is soiled with numerous small tears and reductions. Stamp is partially missing, as can be seen in photograph. 4-31532 JS278 (4,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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