Lot 1014
Confederacy, Outgoing Blockade cover to France via Bahamas, lemon envelope to Paris handstamped nice strike blue oval "Forwarded By/ Henry Adderly & Co./ Nassau. N.P./ Bahamas.", red Jan 19, 1863 Nassau and Feb 13 London c.d.s.s with Feb 14 French entry c.d.s. and red oval "PD"; expertly refreshed and repaired to Very Fine appearance. A rare usage.
Estimate $2,000 - 2,500
Expertization: 2002 C.S.A. Certificate.
Provenance: Antrim
The cover originated in Charleston and sailed to Nassau aboard the Leopard on January 6, 1863.
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