Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, Early Usage on Cover. Large margins to just touching at top right, tied by "Richmond, Va./Oct. 17, 1861" cds on cover to Sangersville, Va., pinpoint piece of foreign matter impression into stamp at time of cancelling, Very Fine. Scott No. 1  Estimate $500 - 750. The earliest known postmark on a Confederate States #1 is Oct. the 16th. $0 (Image)