(MILITARY CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVERS CONFEDERATE) Adversi

Sale 2408 - Lot 347

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Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

RARE WALLPAPER COVER (MILITARY--CIVIL WAR--PATRIOTIC COVERS--CONFEDERATE.) Adversity cover made from wallpaper, addressed to Daniel E. Jones in Vicksburg, Miss. 6-1/16 x 3-1/16 inches, folded with partial design on the inside; the cover opened for display purposes. Richmond 1863 cancel over 10-cent blue Davis stamp. Richmond, 1864-1865

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an especially nice "adversity" cover, made from wallpaper. As the war progressed, the South ran out of paper. Most of the paper supply, including books and even the Bible was being used for the war effort--paper was needed for "gun wadding" etc.. Stationary for personal use was rare. At one point rolls of wallpaper were used to print newspapers and to some degree for letters. Wallpaper covers are among the most desirable of the so-called "adversity" covers. The present example is a bright colorful piece, artistically cut to accommodate the address into the design.