Lot 8116
Confederate States of America, CSA #11-AD, 10c Blue, Four Large Margins, Tied by Richmond Circular Datestamp on Legal Size Envelope
Opening: $50
Estimate: $100 - $200
Stamp with four large margins, tied lightly struck by Richmond, VA circular datestamp on clean legal envelope (9" x 4") to Henry Norgrove Esq, Lexington, Va., with manuscript at top "Treasury Department, 2nd Aud[itor's] Office, Off. Business," small tear at top away from stamp and markings.
Henry Norgrove (1814-1881) was a native of Berkshire near Oxford, England. He immigrated to Richmond, then to Charlottesville, before moving to Lexington in 1837. He was a tailor and clothes merchant. One of his sons, Edward W. Norgrove (1843-1863), was serving in the Lexington Rifles. He was mortally wounded at Chancellorsville. His other son, William H. Norgrove (1840-1863), served as a Lieutenant in the Botetourt Artillery and died of wounds received at Port Gibson, Mississippi, in May 1863. Henry Norgrove served in the Lexington Patrol during the war. He continued his tailoring career in Lexington until his death.
When will this lot be auctioned?
The Philatelic Icons Sale 2026 | June 26-28
Sale 34: Civil War Postal History — Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 6pm EST, 3pm PST
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