Lot
2106 
Confederacy, Old Capitol Prison, Washington D.C., prisoner-of-war orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by fancy geometric radial cancel, matching "Washington D.C., Aug 19, 1862" double-circle datestamp to Martinsburg Va., red "Approved by ______ Provost Marshal, Washington D.C." examiner's handstamp (Type E) with manuscript "Murphy" examiner's signature; some wear and light soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Martinsburg was in Western Virginia and remained in Union control throughout the war.
Realized: $650