Lot 2228
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Hoyer & Ludwig, Baton Rouge roulette, full and well-defined Baton Rouge roulette on left, also shows at top, tied by "Baton Rouge La. Mar 15, 1862" cds on pink-lined cover to Richmond Va.; folded over for display, Very Fine, ex-Keeling, Hulme.Scott Nos. 2b var.; $3,250 on cover Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED COVERS BEARING THE 10¢ LITHOGRAPH WITH UNOFFICIAL BATON ROUGE ROULETTE, A MAJOR CONFEDERATE RARITY.
The 10c Lithograph is rare with private perforations. There are two known on cover with Baton Rouge roulettes and five with other private perforations.
Realized: $2,700