Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ Brown. four singles, two light shades (large margins) flanked by two darker shades (originally pair but separated irregularly), all tied by three strikes of "New Orleans La. Jul." cds without day slug on circa 1861 cover to Walterboro S.C. at double the 10¢ rate; top backflap replaced and cover lightly cleaned, Very Fine appearance, a spectacular double weight franking. Scott No. 62X3  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ Brown. Two singles, mostly large margins, tied by two strikes of straight line "Paid" handstamps on cover to Richmond with "New Orleans, La./6 Aug." cds, cover received "Richmond, Va./Aug. 16, 1861" cds (Powell #2a) and scarce "Advertised 2" handstamp, cover with edge faults, erosion & one flap missing, Fine; with 2004 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 62X3  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)