Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, seal on back. Of fresh cover to Concord, S.C., matching "Columbia, S.C., Aug 13" cds with "Paid" straight line and "5" rate handstamps, Extremely Fine, a choice Columbia, S.C. Provisional usage. Scott No. 18XU4a  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, seal on back. Of cover to Lauensville S.C., with matching blue "Columbia, S.C., Jul 29" cds and same day docketing, with original enclosure to academy cadet datelined "Arensel Academy, Columbia, July 27th" regarding application and…Capt White gave us permission to go down town last night to hear Gen. McGowan speak about the big fight as he was in the thick of it., pertaining to the First Battle of Manassas fought on July 21 of that year; cover with light soiling and edgewear with portion of top flap missing, F.-V.F. Scott No. 18XU4a  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, seal on back. Blue "Columbia, S.C. Jun 25" cds and matching "Paid" in circle & "5" provisional marking on cover to Union Depot, S.C., cover with small repair (piece added) at top, Fine appearance. Scott No. 18XU4a  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)