Worldwide Confederacy Confederacy 1863 2¢ Brown Red Two Singles on Forwa
Sale No: 43
Lot No:93
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Cat No:8
Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ Brown Red, Two Singles on Forwarded Cover. Single (large margins to just shaving at top) tied by Greenville C.H., S.C. (1864) cds on wrapper to Columbia, S.C. paying the 2¢ circular rate, wrapper then forwarded back to Greenville and additionally franked with second 2¢ Red Jack in superb condition with large even margins, tied by blue "Columbia, S.C./Apr. 7" cds, Extremely Fine and choice, The two different shades of red brown make a lovely contrast. This rare usage of two 2¢ Red Jacks is unique and extremely desirable. ex-Cantey, Haas (Pictured in Monroe Book, pg. 65). Scott No. 8 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. This stunning cover has a 2001 C.S.A. Authentication Service certificate and was acquired from the late Colonel Edward B. Cantey, Jr. collection. It was the subject of an article in the January-March 2009 issue of The Confederate Philatelist. $0 (Image)