Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light milky blue. Horiz. pair, slightly in at left, tied by "Halifax C.H., Va./Jul. 24" (1862) cds on black border mourning cover to Raleigh, N.C., endorsed "Via Richmond" at bottom left, Very Fine, a lovely cover. Scott No. 4b  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light milky blue. Large margins to just touching frame at top, tied by bold strike of blue grid cancel on Adversity cover made from unused Printed Court Receipt with matching blue "Raleigh, N.C./ Jun. 23, 1862" double circle postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive, a lovely cover, ex-Weatherly. Scott No. 4b  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)