Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, large to huge margins on three sides, just in at left, tied by "Charleston 'Paid' Nov 11 186" cds on blue drop cover addressed to Major Joseph Abney, 27th Regt. S.C. V., Charleston S.C.; bottom edge mend that could be improved, reduced slightly at left, Fine appearance, A scarce properly prepaid 2¢ drop rate use, ex-Lemley; signed Dietz. Scott No. 8  $1,500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, horizontal strip of five, three large margins, just touched at top left, minor faults at top due to edge placement, tied by "Charleston S.C. Oct 17 186" cds on adversity cover made from used printed form addressed to Blackville S.C.; trivial edge tear, Very Fine and scarce use. Scott No. 8  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A SCARCE 2¢ BROWN RED 1863 ISSUE STRIP OF FIVE USED ON AN ADVERSITY COVER. $0 (Image)