Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 2¢ Black, clear strike of "PD 2 CTS/N.O.P.O" two-line provisional handstamp with "New Orleans La. Jun 22, 1862" river mail cds on inbound cover to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, printed return address from Sorley, Smith & Co. in Galveston Tex., blue crayon "2" marking, some slight toning and usual light filing hole, Very Fine, ex-Knapp, Hall. Scott No. 62XU3  $9,500. ONE OF SEVEN RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE NEW ORLEANS 2¢ PROVISIONAL ENTIRE. THIS BEING THE UNIQUE INBOUND USE FROM TEXAS. Our records of New Orleans 2¢ handstamped provisional entires include the following seven examples: 1) Jan. 21, 1862, circular rate to Rev. T. Lynch, Mebanesville N.C., with printed enclosure from Domestic Missions of the Confederate States, ex Walcott2) Jan. 21, 1862, turned cover to McByrde, Pendleton S.C., inside with Pendleton "Paid 5", ex MacBride3) Jan. 21, 1862, usage to Mint Spring Va., the cover offered here.4) Jan. 24, 1862, circular rate to J. Shelby & Co., Memphis Tenn., ex Judd, Skinner, Agre5) Feb. 12, 1862, cover to Judge Buchanan in New Orleans.6) Apr. 7, 1862, circular rate to County Court, San Antonio Tex.7) Jun. 22, 1862, inbound cover from Galveston Tex. to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, ex Knapp and Hall. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 2¢ Black, full strike of "Pd 2 Cts/N.O.P.O." two-line provisional handstamp and "New Orleans La. Jan 21, 1862" river mail cds on turned Cover to Pendleton S.C., other use blue "Pendleton SC. Jun 4" cds and "Paid 5" rating handstamp to; small tear, piece replaced on back, opened to show both sides, F.-V.F., a scarce provisional use on a turned cover, ex-MacBride; with 1984 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 62XU3  $9,500. ONE OF ONLY 7 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 2¢ NEW ORLEANS PROVISIONAL ENTIRE, THIS BEING USED ON THE FIRST DAY OF USE. Our records of New Orleans 2¢ handstamped provisional entires include the following seven examples: 1) Jan. 21, 1862, circular rate to Rev. T. Lynch, Mebanesville N.C., with printed enclosure from Domestic Missions of the Confederate States, ex Walcott2) Jan. 21, 1862, turned cover to McByrde, Pendleton S.C., inside with Pendleton "Paid 5", ex MacBride, the cover offered here.3) Jan. 21, 1862, usage to Mint Spring Va.4) Jan. 24, 1862, circular rate to J. Shelby & Co., Memphis Tenn., ex Judd, Skinner, Agre5) Feb. 12, 1862, cover to Judge Buchanan in New Orleans.6) Apr. 7, 1862, circular rate to County Court, San Antonio Tex.7) Jun. 22, 1862, inbound cover from Galveston Tex. to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, ex Knapp and Hall. $0 (Image)