Lot 316
Libby Prison, Va., unsealed envelope to Norwich, Conn., bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancellation with matching "Old Point Comfort Va. Sep 25" c.d.s., endorsed "by flag of truce", enclosed letter datelined "Libby Prison Richmond Va, Sept 25th, 1863" from Joseph Rockwell to his brother, who had offered to exchange places with him, "I am very well considering my situation which, to tell the truth, is not the most agreeable", Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: McCarren
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| Realized $950 |
