Lot
2064 
Confederacy, (Flag) 7-Star Flag, red and blue allover patriotic design with "Jeff Davis, Prest., Alex H. Stephens, Vice Prest." in stripes, on cover to soldier in Ward's Artillery at Port Hudson, La., franked with 1862, 5¢ blue, two singles tied by "Raymond, Miss., Mar 16" cds; cover missing backflap and small piece of edge at top, Fine, a very rare late usage of this patriotic design. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-1B. Scott No. 7 Estimate $400 - 600.
This cover was sent in 1863, six days prior to the Siege of Port Hudson, which was the final engagement in the Union campaign to recapture the Mississippi.
Realized: $290