Confederacy, Richmond Va., May 12 1861, two strikes of cds tie U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, type I, single and pair, pos. 93-94L12, 99L12, on small blue lined ladies cover addressed to Mrs. Alfred L. Rives at Richmond Va. as a drop letter; small opening flaw, Very Fine, ex-Thayer; with 1979 P.F. certificate, signed by Brian Green. Scott No. U.S. #18  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THE U.S. 1¢ TYPE I 1857 ISSUE USED IN THE CONFEDERACY. $0 (Image)