Lot 1171
Confederacy, Pioneer Express Co., Selma Ala., circular handstamp ties 3¢ rose (65), s.e. on 3¢ pink (U58) entire circa 1865 to College Hill, Ohio, endorsed "Mail at Mobile, 10 Cts Paid" beneath 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Mobile Ala., Jul 31" duplex upon entering U.S. mails; reduced at right, some light staining and small edge tears, Fine and rare use.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Reference: Daniel Knowles, "The Pioneer Express Company", Civil War Philatelist, Vol. 66 No. 3, 3rd Qtr 2021, pp. 14-27, Census #9.
Realized: $550