Lot
3107 
Confederacy, Camp Sorghum, Columbia, S.C., pencil Confederate examiner's marking "Exd J. C. Martin, Capt. Comd." and "Maj. C.K. Fleming, Prisoner of War, Columbia S.C." endorsement on buff cover to New York City, handstamped illustrated Vermont & Boston Telegraph Company corner card, franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose (65, trimmed perfs) tied by circle of wedges with "Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. 17" double circle date postmark alongside, Confederate stamp cut out and removed but part of tying blue "Columbia S.C." cds remains (unused 10¢ added for aesthetic purpose), included is prisoner's original letter datelined "C.S. Military Prison Near Columbia S.C. Nov. 19th 1864", lovely Very Fine appearance, Rare use of elaborate corner card used from CSA prison, only 20 known covers.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $500