
Lot
4174 
Confederacy, Anderson Court House, S.C., 1861, Black, fine strike of provisional marking on unused homemade cover, some light toning, F.-V.F., A very rare unused example. ex-Antrim, Peters. Scott No. 4XU1 $1,000.
The Anderson C.H. provisional envelopes were prepared using the "Paid" handstamp, which was used on both drop and regular postage rates. The ratings for the 5¢ and 10¢ envelopes were added, but the 2¢ drop rate envelopes have just the "Paid" handstamp.
Realized: $575
