Confederacy, Richmond Va., Apr 29 1861, cds ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red, perf flaw, on orange cover to Palmyra Va., upon arrival a partial brown "Palmyra Va. May 4" cds applied and manuscript "Ford 3" forwarding due rating, reverse with manuscript "This envelope with enclosures was delivered by me to W. B. Pettit on Saturday evening last. May the 5 1861, J.W. Turner P.M.", Very Fine and scarce forwarded Independent State usage, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26  $300. $0 (Image)