Lot
304 
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue on orange, woodcut press-printed provisional at upper right corner of envelope, clear strike of "Charleston S.C. Oct. 27, 1861" double-circle datestamp addressed to Dr. T. G. Croft at Aiken S.C. single pinhole at bottom, fresh and pristine condition, Extremely Fine, ex-Caspary, Lilly and "D.K." Collection., Weill backstamp; with 2012 P.F. certificate as 16XU4. Scott No. 16XU3 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE CHARLESTON S.C. 5¢ BLUE ON BUFF PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE.