Lot
2188 
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C. "Paid 5", two covers with different Jun. 3rd cds styles used on the same day, first with larger "Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1861" 32mm cds and neat complete matching strikes of the "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps to Col. Andrew P. Calhoun at Pendleton S.C., small bit of flap missing, ex-Kohn; second with "Charleston S.C. Jun 3 1861" 26mm double-circle datestamp and matching strikes of "Paid" and "5" rating handstamps to Mount Carmel S.C., additional "Paid 5 cts" sender's endorsement, Very Fine and rare exhibit pair, both ex-Karrer. C.S.A. Catalog No. D.Estimate $300 - 400.
June 3rd 1861 is the earliest recorded use of this Pre-War markings after C.S.A. postal operations began.
Current Opening Bid: $150