Lot 4122
Confederacy, Incoming Blockade cover, small envelope postmarked "Wilmington N.C./ 5 Paid/ Dec 8" c.d.s. with manuscript "Due 12", care of Cap: J. Barron Hope, Quarter Master General's Office, Richmond, notation on reverse reads "Forwarded by your friend Wm B Reed, Richmond Post Office" [P.O. clerk Reed later became Asst. Postmaster]; upper left corner restored, otherwise Very Fine. Postage of 12¢ compried 10¢ C.S.A. letter rate plus 2¢ for the incoming ship's captain.
Estimate $750 - 1,000
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| Realized $675 |
