Point Lookout, Maryland, Mar 29 (1864) cds on homemade cover from POW addressed to Laurel Branch NC, endorsed "By Flag of Truce", partially struck large oval "Approved J. N. Patterson Capt. & Provost Marshal Point Lookout, Md." handstamp (Ty. 1), US 3c Rose (65), cancelled by open grid pays US postage, two 5c Blue, Local (7, ample margins) both tied by Richmond Va. Apr. 9 cds pays CSA postage, cover slightly worn along bottom edge and small tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance and unusual mixed franking; ex-Walske; Toaspern handstamp and description cutout from old catalog on back side, 2011 PF certificate (Image)

CV. 300