Lot
4490 
Confederacy, (Blockade Related) Henry Cobia & Co., two different cameo corner card covers to Capt. Jos. Tucker; one corner card in blue addressed ship Ellen Austin, Savannah, Ga. franked with U.S. 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) tied by blue Charleston, S. C. cds, other albino embossed to Wicasset, Me., franked with U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red (26, margin flaws) tied by "Charleston, S.C., Jun 28, 1860" cds, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
The firm of Cobia & Co. was a blockade runner in the Civil War. They owned the "Gem" that was active Aug. 1863 to Mar. 1865 and was 2 for 2 in successful trips.
Realized: $140