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Lot 3683



Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, Stone 2 (1), large to huge margins except just in at bottom left, tied by manuscript "Brandon Church May 3rd" postmark on 1862 folded letter from merchant: "Our armies are acting wisely I think in getting away from the Union boats, and concentrating on a few points, if I am suffering so be it- It will be a pity if my wheat & oats cannot be saved but liberty is worth more than money"; stamp with small faults, otherwise fresh & Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300

 
Realized $170



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