Lot
1720 
(Civil War) Savannah Ga. Paid Jun. 5, 1861, partly clear cds and matching C.S.A. "10" cents handstamp on U.S. 3¢ Red on Buff Star Die entire (U27) to Wilmington Del., diverted to U.S. Dead Letter Office with "Dead Letter Office P.O. Dpt. Jun 29, 1861" oval datestamp with matching "Due 3 cts." straightline, partial blue Baltimore datestamp on reverse, partial flap, Very Fine and choice use prepaid with postage from both sides, ex-Walske. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE NORTHBOUND COVER THAT CROSSED THE BORDER BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND UNITED STATES AT NASHVILLE JUST PRIOR TO SUSPENSION OF THIS MAIL ROUTE.
This cover was mailed from Savannah on June 5, passed through Nashville and arrived at Louisville around June 10. It was sent north without penalty, although once it reached Baltimore it was diverted to the Dead Letter Office. The 10c C.S.A. postage paid the over-500 miles rate.
Realized: $3,250