Lot
3053 
Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ pale red. Large margins, tied by "Richmond Va. Mar. 17" cds (Powell type 6i) with matching "Paid 10" in circle on unsealed "Confederate States of America, Treasury Department" semi-official imprint cover to Charleston S.C., Very Fine and rare, unusual usage of the Treasury Department cover, probably used to mail a circular, the "Paid 10" has no apparent meaning and may have been struck on top of a group of circulars, ex-Zimmerman. Scott No. 8a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,200