Lot 3699
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Hoyer printing (2b), three large margins, touched at top, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul. 3, 1862" double circle on small embossed lady's envelope to Bull Swamp, S.C., original enclosure headed "Sulivan Island July 1st 62", the day of the new 10¢ rate, good content from soldier reporting erroneous rumors (McClellan mortally wounded, his army "completely defeated and taken prisoner" etc.), stamp with pronounced wrinkle from placement on cover, Fine.
Scott $425
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