Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ carmine. Minor scuffs at right, tied by "Richmond, Va. Jul 1, 1862" cds on cover to Alpine, Ga., Fine appearance; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 5a; $4,750  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ carmine. Ample to large margins, rich vibrant color, tied on colorless embossed corner card cover, neatly tied by "Aiken, S.C., Aug 22" cds; cover with lighten stain, minor erosion hole and slight reduction at bottom, Very Fine, a lovely usage of the scarce 10¢ carmine shade, ex Finney; with 1997 P.F. and 2008 C.S.A. certificates. Scott No. 5a  $4,500. $0 (Image)