Lot 1674
Confederacy New Orlenas, La., Feb 5. Cds tying U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red (oxidized) on cover from Havana, Cuba to New York City the day after Louisiana was admitted to the Confederacy, blue New Orleans and reverse Havana oval company handstamps, docketed "Received Feb 12" on reverse, F.-V.F., a very early U.S. used in C.S.A. usage.Scott No. U.S. 26 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $280