Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue, Seal on Back, mostly clear strike on backflap, matching "Paid" in circle and "5" rate handstamp (CSA type F) with "Columbia S.C. Jun 27" cds on cover to Richmond Va.; reduced at right, gently cleaned and original flap reattached, still Very Fine, still Very Fine, ex-Col. Green; with 2002 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 18XU4a  $1,250. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ Blue, Seal on Back, clear strike of provisional oval on back, matching "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps (Dietz type IE) on front, entered mails with manuscript "Monticello S.C., August 27, 1861" postmark to Mrs. James C. Furman at Greenville S.C.; minor edge restoration, clean and Very Fine appearing. Scott No. 18XU4a  $1,250. The Monticello S.C. post office improperly accepted this entire as fully prepaid. $0 (Image)