Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, Charleston, S.C. town cancel, ample to large margins, bright color, Very Fine. Scott No. 8  $350. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, horizontal strip of 5, manuscript cancels, strong bright color, clear to ample margins with left stamp corner nick at bottom, otherwise Very Fine; with 2014 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 8  $2,350 for two pairs and single. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, four large to clear margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Aug 8 186" cds on homemade cover addressed to Acting Assistant Surgeon, John Drayton, in charge of Negro Labourers at James Island, S.C. endorsed "O.B." at top left for official business and "Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston S.C."; edge tear at bottom, Fine. Scott No. 8  $1,500. James Island is still in the Charleston postal area which explains the 2¢ drop letter rate. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red, four margins, rich color tied by "Richmond Va. Feb 9" cds on drop letter addressed to Alexander H. Stephens, President Senate, Confederate States, Richmond; no flap as usual, small corner mend and flaws, Fine and rare drop letter use to Vice President Stephens. Scott No. 8  $1,500. $0 (Image)