Lot
2465 
Confederacy, Elmira Prison, N.Y., orange buff Prisoner-of-War cover to Petersburg Va. with clear strike of "Prisoners Letter, Examined, Elmira, N.Y." oval examiner's handstamp and bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by well-struck "Elmira N.Y. Sep 29 1861"" cds, used with CSA 10¢ blue, die b (12), tied by "Richmond Va. Sep 11" cds (month should be Oct.), endorsed "Flag of Truce via Fortress Monroe" at top left, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Jarrett. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST MIXED-FRANKING PRISONER-OF-WAR USES FROM ELMIRA PRISON.
Realized: $1,600