Lot
2071 
Confederacy, Elmira Prison, Elmira, N.Y., prisoner cover bearing U.S. 1862, 2¢ black (73) tied by "Elmira, N.Y., Jul 28, 186?" cds with partial oval "Prisoner's Letter, Elmira, N.Y., Examined"; manuscript "Due 1", the "1" changed to "2" for double the 1¢ underpayment; unclear address to the Postmaster at Shoholey, Pa.; small opening tear at top, Very Fine and rare Black Jack POW cover, an unusual short-paid P.O.W. cover franked with the 2¢ Blackjack, ex-Haas, Faust. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $800