Lot 1121
Confederacy, Castle Thunder, Richmond, Va., turned cover to Captain Theodore Howland, New York endorsed "Prisoner Letter via Flag of truce" bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circle of wedges, matching "Old Point Comfort Va./Jul 18" double-ring datestamp, the original side of cover addressed to "W. Howland, Castle Thunder, Richmond, Va.", having been an inside cover sent by the War Department rather than the Post Office, envelope sent between two brothers, Very Fine and exceptional, only 11 covers recorded. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Realized $3,500 |