Lot
1624 
Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia S.C., Prisoner cover endorsed "Ben. S. Calef, Prisoner of War" to Salem, Mass., franked with manuscript canceled 1863, 10¢ blue and U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose just tied by segmented cork handstamp, matching "Old Point Comfort, Va., Dec 16" cds, manuscript censor "Exd. J.C. Martin, Capt. Comdg." marking (J.C. Martin, Commander of Guard Force), with original one page enclosure datelined "C.S.M. (Camp Sorghum Molasses) Prison, Columbia S.C., November 18th, 1864" to his sister regarding his well being and release, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 12+U.S. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE PRISONER OF WAR COVER FROM CAMP SORGHUM.
Realized: $1,250