Confederacy, Norfolk Va., Apr 25, 1862. Blue double-circle datestamp with matching "Paid, 5 C" circular rating handstamp (CSA type C) on civilian flag-of-truce cover to Miss Harriet Middleton at Charleston S.C., pencil "Exd" and "Postage Paid"; slightly reduced at top; probably enclosed in outer cover containing funds for postage and addressed to Fortress Monroe, typical of flag-of-truce mail it was exchanged at Norfolk, F.-V.F., signed Kimbrough. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-14-2017, 20:30:10 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 77
Lot No:1623
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Cat No:11+U.S. 65
Confederacy, Civilian Flag of Truce. Red manuscript endorsement "Via Fortress Monroe and Flag of Truce" on 1864 orange cover to Gainesville Ala., bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose (small flaws), tied by "Memphis, Tenn., Jan 31" duplex, Confederate postage paid by 1863, 10¢ blue, large margins except piece out at left, tied by "Richmond, Va., Feb 18" cds; small stain spot, Very Fine, illustrated in Shenfield on page 37, ex-Everett, Boshwit. Scott No. 11+U.S. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)