Lot 1768
(Express) The Adams Express Company, Richmond, Va., corner card on yellow buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), tied by "Richmond Va. Dec 12" cds duplexed with grid cancel addressed locally, prepaid 1¢ for the drop letter rate; stamp affected from edge placement, top edge flaws, Fine.Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300.
The period of use would have to be sometime after April 3rd 1865 when Federal troops entered Richmond and returned control to the Union.
Realized: $260