Lot
1842 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, Stone 2, ample to large margins, minor gums stains and tiny scuffs, tied by "Pensacola, Fla./May 20" (1862) circular datestamp on small cover to Shelby Ala. with black mourning trim on flaps, small erosion spot at center, otherwise Fine; with 2001 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The earliest of four reported Pensacola Evacuation covers sent ten days after the fall of Pensacola to Union forces, the postmaster evacuated north toward Pollard, Alabama, and used his postmarking device on the way, the four dates known are May 20, 24, 25 and 28 (all 1862).
Realized: $800