Lot
2511 
Confederacy, Point Lookout Prison, Point Lookout, Md., front only of a prisoner-of-war turned usage, one side to Point Lookout from Maple Springs N.C. bearing U.S. 1861, 3¢ Rose tied by cork, "Old Point Comfort Va. Feb. 6" cds, red pen 1864 docketing, turned usage on other side from Point Lookout to Maple Springs, prisoner's endorsement at left and "Prisoner's Letter Examined" octagonal handstamp (Ty. IIa), "Point Lookout Md. Oct. 7 '64" cds and U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose mostly removed, portion of Richmond cds and "Due 10" straightline handstamp for C.S.A. postage; small pieces missing from corners and top, Fine appearance, ex-Walske. Scott No. U.S. #65 Estimate $150 - 200.
More than 2,000 cover fronts are known to Point Lookout because a dealer salvaged them from a waste paper sale in the 1920's (Antrim page 18). This turned front is among the more unusual and desirable from that group.
Realized: $90