Lot
2047 
Confederacy, Fernandina, Fla, Dec. 31, 1861, bold cds with matching "Paid 10" straightline on buff cover to Aberdeen, Mississippi; reduced slightly at top with small defect, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Gibson, Briggs. C.S.A. Catalog No. C; $500 Estimate $200 - 300.
The Fernandina postmaster recognized in this case that the routing via Memphis (instead of Mobile due to the Gulf blockade) required a 10¢ over-500 miles rate.
Realized: $400