Lot 2597
Confederacy, Confederate States of America, War Department, semi-official imprint on legal-size orange cover bearing 5¢ olive green, Stone A-B (1c), ample to large margins, beautiful shade and early impression, tied by "Richmond Va. Nov 21, 1861" cds addressed to Hon. Isham Harris, Governor of Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn., manuscript "Due 5" for underpayment by weight, docketed "War Dept. Deciding question of Rank between Cols. Ramis & Churchill" at left; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce use.C.S.A. Catalog Nos. WD-01 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350