Lot 2474
Confederacy, Alleton Tex, double-circle postmark without date ties 1862, 5¢ blue, vertical pair, small scuff and light creases, on November 12th 1862 folded letter to Houston Tex.; repaired at bottom, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. 7 Estimate $400 - 600.
Alleton was actually the CSA postmark for Alleytown that is located near Houston Tex. The pencil note on reverse says this was a woodcut cancel.
Realized: $475