Lot
996 
Confederacy, Canton, Miss., 1861, 5¢ black, clear strike of "PAID 5, P" Star in Circle provisional handstamp on buff entire with "Canton Miss. Jan 13, 1862" cds to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice late use; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14XU1 $3,500.
The "P" in center of the star is the initial of Postmaster William Priestly.
Realized: $750