Lot
4320 
Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, horizontal pair, deep shade, light creasing, tied by "Richmond Va. Nov. 22" cds on cover to Fredericksburg Va., bold strike of "Held for Postage" circular handstamp, missing top flap, Very Fine, a Gem strike of this rare handstamp on cover, ex-Myerson & Powell; with 1974 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 6 Estimate $500 - 750.
The cover was probably posted unpaid and held until the sender paid the postage, very rarely encountered with this marking on covers with stamps.
Realized: $675