Lot 2165
Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 2¢ black (62XU3), clear strike "PD2CTS/ N.O.P.O." on unsealed buff envelope to Memphis, Tenn., clear "New Orleans, La., Jan 24 1862" postmark, neat pencil docketing "Crescent Sugar Refinery" at right, fresh and choice, Extremely Fine.
Scott $9,500
THE FINEST OF THE FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE CIRCULAR RATE PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMP.
Expertization: 2002 C.S.A. Certificate.
Provenance: Judd, Skinner
The recorded examples of the 2¢ black handstamped provisional are:
1. Jan 21, 1862, circular rate to Mebanesville N.C., Ex-Walcott, cover creases
2. Jan 21, 1862, turned circular rate to Pendleton S.C., inside with Pendleton "Paid 5", Ex-MacBride
3. Jan 24, 1862, circular rate to Memphis Tenn., Ex-Judd, the cover offered here
4. Apr 7, 1862, circular rate to San Antonio Tx.
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