Confederacy, Macon, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black on yellow. Four margins, tied by "Macon, Ga./Aug 16" cds on 11-Star Flag patriotic cover (Dietz F11-9, slogan 18) with manuscript "Due 5 cts" to Richmond, Va. Care of Capt. G.W. Wimberly, Houston County Volunteers, 11th Regt, - Ga. Volunteers; right edge of cover expertly restored and stamp with minor edge flaws at right, Very Fine appearance, a wonderful rarity. Scott No. 53X3  Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Macon, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black on yellow. Large margins except just touching at left, tied by "Macon, Ga./Jul. 5" cds on advertising cover with light gray all-over illustrated ad for Greer & Lake, Grocers to Oglethorpe, Ga.; top left corner of cover professionally restored, small part of flap missing, Extremely Fine appearance, A spectacular usage of the this rare provisional. Scott No. 53X3  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. $0 (Image)