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Lot 3108



Confederacy, "Donaldsonville La. May 31", c.d.s. with matching grid cancelling U.S. 3¢ red (U26) star die entire to Manchac, La., docketed at left as received "June 1, 1861"; flap mostly missing, Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750

A SCARCE USE OF A STAR DIE ENTIRE ON THE LAST DAY OF POSTAL VALIDITY IN THE CONFEDERACY.

The Confederate Postal Service took in its states on June 1, 1861 and declared all Union postage invalid. This was mailed on the last day of validity, May 31, 1861.


 
Realized $375



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