Lot
3097 
Confederacy, Building No. 4, Danville, Va., adversity cover made from printed Baptist Minister Monthly pamphlet cover, folded into envelope and addressed to Colerain Forge, Penn., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65, defective) tied by segmented cork and "Old Point Comfort Va. Feb 28" (1864) double circle postmark, pencil "Ex" censor's marking at left, cover soiled with edges splits heavily hinge re-enforced on inside, Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A VERY RARE PRISONER OF WAR COVER WITH ONLY THREE COVERS RECORDED AND IS ENHANCED BY THIS ADVERSITY USAGE.
Sent by Pvt. William Barry, Co. C, 77th Pa. Inf. who was imprisoned at Danville, Va. Building #4.
Current Opening Bid: $375