Confederacy, Atlanta, Ga., 1861, 10¢ black. Neat strike of Provisional handstamp with "Atlanta Ga./Sep. 21, 1861" cds on lemon cover with Military address to "Capt. Yancy, Fulton Dragoons", Yorktown, Va., included is lengthy handwritten original enclosure which mentions the "Express" delivering a box of uniforms for the Dragoons, and continues with "I should like so much, to see you in your tent; you might fill pages in telling me of your self; hope your location will prove healthy & pleasant; & not bring you too near the Yankees. Tell me, why they want so large a force there? Surely not to attack Fortress Monroe; but to prevent the enemy landing on our soil.", plus much more, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover. Scott No. 6XU6  $950. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Atlanta, Ga., 1861, 10¢ black. Provisional handstamp on 1862 cover to Alexander Stephens in Richmond franked with 1861-62 10¢ blue, Hoyer & Ludwig (large margins, unnoticeable defect) affixed over the Provisional marking & tied by "Atlanta, Ga." cds, the adhesive has been subsequently moved & hinged in place, flap missing & small corner repair at top right, Very Fine, ex-Caspary, Gravely. Scott No. 6XU6  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)