Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ Blue, Stone 2, horizontal pair, positions 29-30, large margins to just in, including sheet margin at right, cancelled by light "New Orleans La. Apr 2" River Mail cds on Wallpaper cover with Floral Design in gray, blue and tan, addressed to Opelousas, La.; stamps with small surface scrapes and light margin toning, Very Fine and stunning; with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 4  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF THE VERY FEW WALLPAPER COVERS WITH THE WALLPAPER DESIGN ON THE OUTSIDE, RATHER THAN THE INSIDE OF THE COVER. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ Blue, Stone 2, Narrow Gutter Pair, vertical pair, positions 43-53 with narrow gutter between, four margins, cancelled by manuscript, red "Camden S.C. Aug 28" cds on cover with military address to Capt. Louis D. DeSaussure at Charleston S.C.; top stamp with preuse fold and slight edge toning at right, partial flap, F.-V.F. Scott No. 4  Estimate $750 - 1,000. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COVERS BEARING CSA #4 STONE 2 NARROW GUTTER PAIRS. Capt. DeSaussure (1824-1888) was a staff officer and Inspector of Outposts in South Carolina. He later served on the staffs of several Generals including W.S. Walker, Stephen Elliott, and Johnson Hagood. $0 (Image)