Lot
2505 
Confederacy, Canton, Miss., 1861, 5¢ black, provisional rate handstamp on neat cover with "Canton, Miss./July 25, 1861" cds at left, addressed to Messrs Carroll Hoy & Co, New Orleans La., usual pinholes, minor flap tear, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover with bold strikes of this provisional marking; with 2007 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 14XU1 $4,000.
Realized: $2,100