Lot 1987
Confederacy, (Government) State of Tennessee, Executive Department, Nashville, gray allover shaded state imprint design on cover to Orange C.H., Va., franked with 1861, 5¢ green over imprint and tied by "Richmond, Va., Oct 19, 1861" cds; cover slightly reduced at left not affecting design, Very Fine and choice, a very early usage of the 1861 5¢ issue. C.S.A. Catalog No. S-VA-03.Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $170