Lot
2408 
Confederacy, Confederate States of America,/Post Office Department,/Official Business./Chief of the Contract Bureau., official imprint (Dietz Ty. I) on demonetized U.S. 3¢ Star Die entire to Greensboro, N.C., "Richmond, Va., Mar 4, 1863" cds and straight line "Free" handstamp, entire with Chief of the Contract Bureau manuscript free frank of "H. St. Geo. Offutt", with original enclosure informing of compensation for mail route; cover with repaired tears at top and missing backflap, enclosure with repaired portion of letterhead, Fine, rarely encountered with enclosure. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150