Lot
4542 
Confederacy, Roper Hospital, Charleston S.C., cover to New York, N.Y. from Maj. John K Fleming with manuscript "Prisoner of War" endorsement at top left, franked with United States 1861 3¢ Rose (65) and tied by "U.S. Ship" straight line with "Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 26, 1864" cds at left, cover repair at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
RARE SHIP MARKING ON PRISONER OF WAR COVER AND ROUTING. PICTURED IN HARRISON'S BOOK, "PRISONERS MAIL FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR" ON PAGE 48.
Included is original enclosure datelined "C.S. Military Prison, Charleston, S.C. Aug. 14th, 1864". Exchanged locally and carried aboard "U.S.S. Massachusetts".
Realized: $800