Lot 2109
Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue, Archer & Daly printing (7), top margin horizontal pair, large to clear, tied by bold "Richmond Va. May 14, 1863" c.d.s. on orange envelope to New Market, S.C. with manuscript. instructions, "Pleae forward by Mill Way Carrier" in lower left corner, Extemely Fine, rare route endorsement. Its relevance to contract mail routes was substantiated by Richard Krieger (Confederate Philatelist #243-44), signed Brian Green. Ex McCarren.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $375 |
