Lot 4498
Confederacy, "Flag of Truce", manuscript notation at left on buff cover to Ashland, Ky., franked with CSA 5¢ Green (1), not tied, cancelled by numeral "5" rate handstamp and United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by segmented cork with partial "Old Point Comfort, Va. Feb. 23" double circle postmark, usual small cover flaws, some mount adherence on reverse, F.-V.F., only reported example of 5¢ + 5¢ due on Flag of Truce cover., ex-R. Tate.Scott No. 1,65 Estimate $300 - 400.
From Pvt. David B. Bayless, Wiliam"s Ky. Light Artillery to his sister at Beech Grove Seminary.
Realized: $220