Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 2¢ Black, full margins except just in at top, proof-like color and impression, o.g., F.-V.F., a rare original gum example of the Mobile 2¢ black provisional. Scott No. 58X1  $2,200. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, Mobile, Ala., 1861, 2¢ Black, full margins bottom and right with portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, clear at left and barely in at top, small scissor cut in upper right margin clear of design, tied by "Mobile Ala., Aug 11, 1861" cds on gray folded prices current to Col. A.P. Calhoun in Pendleton S.C.; mended erosion hole near top, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 58X1  $6,000. A RARE USE OF THE 2¢ MOBILE PROVISIONAL ON A CIRCULAR-RATE COVER. The Crown census records only 23 covers with the 2¢ Mobile provisional. $0 (Image)