Lot
3023 
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Feb 21 1861, clear strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (26), small flaw, on cover with blue South Carolina Palmetto State Flag Patriotic design to Smith's Turnout S.C., flag attached to pole with seven nails; some staining and edge wear, erosion hole affects flag, Fine, A rare combination of the scarce Palmetto flag patriotic design and Confederate use of U.S. postage. C.S.A. Catalog No. FSC-3A $3,500. Estimate $300 - 400.
This design was used almost exclusively in Charleston S.C.
Realized: $900