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 10c Milky Blue, Die A (11a). Tied by "Hillsboro
N.C. Sep. 15" circular datestamp on cover addressed to Hillsboro N.C., stamp affixed over pair 5c Blue Lithograph which has been mostly peeled off, manuscript "Exd & forwarded By Order Col. J. Pickett" (U.S. censor?), note on back "Sept.
12th. I have just received your letter of the 5th. & was glad to hear from you again. L.", Very Fine and vexing cover, it may have been examined by Col. Pickett and sent to Hillsborough with the 5c pair, then forwarded by peeling off the old
stamps and attaching a new stamp to pay forwarding postage, but there is no forwarding address (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
