Lot 3485
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, seal on back, handstamped postmaster provisional with control on top back flap postmarked neat "Columbia July 9" (1861) blue town cds with "Paid" in circle & matching "5" rate handstamp on cover with blind embossed Yarns & Kerseys corner card, addressed to Gainesville, Florida, expertly repaired flap tears including one through the control mark, Very Fine and choice, Only known example used to Florida.Scott No. 18XU4a Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $850