Lot 1748
Confederacy, Montgomery Ala. Jun 7 1861, clear strike of cds on orange buff cover from the Cobb correspondence to Montgomery Ala., bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) manuscript cancelled, forwarded to Athens Ga. with manuscript "Ford. 5", top edge tears and stamp torn, Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
This use was mailed before the Confederate Postal Service began Jun. 1st 1861, and then forwarded to Athens Ga. afterwards with the Confederate rate of 5¢ due.
Realized: $100