Confederacy, Ringgold, Ga., 1861, 5¢ blue black. A gorgeous strike of this fancy Provisional handstamp with bold "Ringgold, Ga./Oct. 24" (1861) cds on cover to Hamilton, Geo., Extremely Fine and choice, Ex-Caspary & Judd. Scott No. 71XU1  $3,000. This is undoubtedly the finest known example of this desirable Postmasters' Provisional, with Judd's notation in pencil on reverse which reads, "Probably the finest known copy known. A showpiece & very rare"It is interesting to note that this cover (2009 Cat. $3000) sold for $350 in the 1956 Caspary sale and the following lot in that sale, lot 444, the Unique "Rutherfordton, N.C." Postmasters' Provisional (2009 Cat. $25,000) sold for $450. . $0 (Image)