Lot
2487 
Confederacy, Charleston S.C., Oct. 20 (1862), bold strike of circular datestamp and "STEAM-SHIP" oval handstamp on small blue inbound blockade-run cover to H. Tutwiler, Havana Ala., Confederate States, pencil "12" rate (10¢ plus 2¢ ship fee), manuscript "J. F. & Co." (John Fraser & Co.) initials, docketed on back "J. Ling Oct. 26", one flap removed revealing a humorous note by sender "Do not wonder at my damaged letter. It has not been bombarded by the Emperor Lincoln's men. My parrot got hold of it, while I was looking in a different direction", minor edge wear & few light bleach spots, Very Fine and rare, ex-Brandon.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Carried from Bermuda on the Minbo, a scarce cover initialed by the firm of Fraser & Co., Special Routes Census No. BI-Ch-12.
Realized: $1,250