Lot
518 
Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, medallion design with 8 stars above, on cover to New Orleans, La. franked with U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red (rounded corner at top right) crossed out and not valid for postage as this is used on June 1, 1861, first day of the newly formed Post Office, manuscript "Paid 5c" added for correct new rate with light strike of "Liberty, Miss, Jun 1" (1861) cds, Very Fine, ex-Antrim. Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF THE RAREST JEFFERSON DAVIS MEDALLION PATRIOTIC DESIGNS USED ON FIRST DAY OF THE C.S.A. POSTAL SERVICE.
Realized: $3,250