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Lot
1527
Confederacy, 1863, 2¢ brown red. Four large margins, tied by clear four bar grid on folded telegram postmarked "Canton, Miss./Sep 6" cds to Maj. Harrington (Canton), printed form headed South Western Telegraph Co., Mobile, Ala. message, from a J.E. Laavis (?), is datelined "Summit, Sep 5th 1864" and reads "Please inform me if Peter Marsellis is wounded"; edge flaws and top third of form (bearing stamp) rejoined, otherwise Very Fine, a unique usage on this printed Telegram. Scott No. 8 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,450