Lot 2301
(Cameo) Henry Cobia & Co., Wholesale Grocers, Commission & Provision Dealers, Charleston, S.C., blue embossed corner card on buff cover to Capt. Jos. Tucker in Wiscasset, Me., franked with 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, tied by "Charleston, S.C. Oct 15 Paid" cds, with original 1853 letter, Very Fine.Scott No. 11A Estimate $200 - 300.
The firm of Cobia & Co. was a blockade runner in the Civil War.
Realized: $200