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Sale 35: The Autumn Sale

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Confederate States: Prisoner of War Covers

Lot 3186    

Confederacy, Johnson's Island, Sandusky, O. Incoming cover addressed to Captain F.C.S. Hunter, prisoner of War, Johnsons Island, Sandusky, Ohio, franked with U.S. 1863, 2¢ black + demonetized 1857, 1¢ blue, type V tied by bold "Alexandria, Va., Sep 21, '64" cds and target duplex, manuscript examiner's endorsement of Pvt. Frank W. Rittman at top; cover with partial backflap and 1¢ stamp with minor perf flaw, Very Fine, a remarkable and rare combination usage of the demonetized 1857, 1¢ issue, a late usage that apparently was accepted for postage, on cover to a Confederate officer at Johnson's Island; with 1986 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. U.S. 73 + 24    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $2,400

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