Lot 315
Danville, Va., yellow turned cover bearing 10¢ greenish blue, die B (12c) four margins, tied by "Danville, Va." c.d.s. addressed to Lynchburgh, Va., where struck with red "Advertised 2" handstamp and matching Dec 2 c.d.s. on reverse, original usage with "Druckler, N.Y. Sep 12, 1864" c.d.s. addressed to "Prisoner of War, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va.", enclosed letter datelined "Danville, Va. Nov. 22 '64" from a soldier in the 116th regiment Pa. vols. with interesting content including "second time having been a prisoner", stamp hinged in place as original placed over edge, opened on two sides with edge wear, Fine, an unusual prisoner turned cover.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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