Memphis (Tennessee) Provisionals 
(Genuine And Forgeries)

These adhesive stamps were issued by Col. M. C. Galloway in July, 1861 as Confederate Postmaster Provisionals. The 5c value was also printed on stationery.

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The catalog numbering system uses the letter "F" for "Forgeries" or "S" for "Facsimiles" as appropriate.

The Genuine Designs

Memphis #1
2c

Memphis #2
5c

The Forgery Types

#1 - Type 1.
(#1F1)

#1 - Type 2.
(#1F2)

#1 - Type 3.
(#1F3)

#1 - Type 4.
(#1F4)

#1 - Type 5.
(#1F5)

#1 - Type 6.
(#1F6)

#2 - Type 1.
(#2F1)

#2 - Type 2.
(#2F2)

#2 - Type 3.
(#2F3)

#2 - Type 4.
(#2F4)

#2 - Type 5.
(#2F5)

The Facsimile Types

#1 - Type 1.
(#1S1)

#2 - Type 1.
(#2S1)

Richard Frajola (October 1, 2001)

References:
    The New Dietz Confederate States Catalog And Handbook by H. Skinner and others, 1986