Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, horizontal strip of 3, o.g., ample to large margins, strong bright color, thins in center stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 1  $900 for singles. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, four margins, tied on reverse by "Branchville S.C. Jun 12" cds on cover to Dr. M. E. Carrere at Charleston S.C., endorsed "Pen. Po." at bottom left; cover toning and bottom flap removed, stamp cutout and hinged for display, Fine. Scott No. 1  Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE CHARLESTON PENNY POST USE DURING THE CONFEDERATE PERIOD. The Charleston Penny Post was an official U.S. Post Office service beginning in 1849, which is believed to have continued on a reduced scale following the outbreak of hostilities in 1861. Although wartime fees are unknown, this service cost 2¢ previously. Persons using this service normally added a street number and endorsed the cover "Penny Post". $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, three large margins, barely touched at left, sharp impression, tied by "Mobile Ala. Apr 11" double-circle datestamp on cover to New Orleans La., neat strike of New Orleans "Adv." framed handstamp indicating the cover was advertised in the newspaper for pickup, fresh and Very Fine use. Scott No. 1  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, huge margins except barely touched bottom right, beautiful bright color, tied by "Savannah Ga. 'Paid' Apr 12" cds to Milledgeville Ga., "Care of Col. McKinley" endorsement at bottom left, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 1  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)