1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by checkerboard cancel on small cover to Massachusetts with partial strike of "Old Point Comfort, Va."dc postmark, included is original Soldier's letter written on "Chester Hotel & Mining Co. Stock Certificate" with wonderful descriptive of troop movements & battles, some edge splitting, Very Fine and unusual. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1861, 3¢ rose. Horiz. pair, affixed on Soldier's cover from New Orleans with 1864 double circle postmark & "Due 6" handstamp, sent to Minonk, Ill., forwarded to Atlanta, Ill. with pair tied by three strikes of blue straight line "Paid" with manuscript "at this office here", pair moved & hinged to cover to show "Due 6" marking, minor edge wear, Very Fine, a most unusual item. Scott No. 65  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)