Lot
2579 
Confederacy, 7-Star Confederate Flag, red and blue patriotic design on cover to Athens, Ga., "Robertsville, S.C., Oct 21" cds with manuscript day, matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rating, Extremely Fine, a choice patriotic usage.C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-7B Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,350
Lot
2580
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., fresh 1864 prisoner cover to Brownsburg, Va., franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by target with matching "Point Lookout, Md., Feb 6" cds, in combination with 1863, 10¢ blue with bold "Richmond, Va., Feb 25" cds tying both stamps, choice strike of "Approved, J.N. Patterson, Capt. Provost Marshal, Point Lookout, Md." examiner handstamp (Harrison Type I), endorsed "By Flag of Truce, Via Fortress Monroe" at lower left, Extremely Fine, illustrated in Harrison Prisoners' Mail From the American Civil War (page 154), ex-Gibson & Koelhepp.Scott No. U.S. 65+11 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A SUPERB THROUGH THE LINES PRISONER OF WAR COVER FROM POINT LOOKOUT.
Realized: $2,100
Lot
2581
Confederacy, Johnson's Island, Sandusky, O., incoming cover addressed to Captain F.C.S. Hunter, prisoner of War, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, Ohio, franked with U.S. 1863, 2¢ black + demonetized 1857, 1¢ blue, type V tied by bold "Alexandria, Va., Sep 21, '64" cds and target duplex, manuscript examiner's endorsement of Pvt. Frank W. Rittman at top; cover with partial backflap and 1¢ stamp with minor perf flaw, Very Fine, a remarkable and rare combination usage of the demonetized 1857, 1¢ issue, a late usage that apparently was accepted for postage, on cover to a Confederate officer at Johnson's Island; with 1986 P.F. certificate.Scott No. U.S. 73 + 24 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,800