Lot 52
Confederacy, Columbia, S.C./Jan. 4 (1862). Blue cds with matching straight line "Paid" & "2" handstamps on unsealed cover to Newberry, S.C. paying the 2¢ printed circular rate, cover includes original printed circular, Very Fine and choice This is a beautiful example of a printed circular rate usage., ex-Cantey (pictured in Monroe book, pg. 88).Estimate $500 - 750.
Printed circulars were permitted to be mailed for 2 cents provided they were inserted in an unsealed envelope or in an open ended wrapper.
Realized: $700