
Lot
1644
Confederacy, Point Lookout (Camp Hoffman). Prisoner cover from James C. Zimmerman to his wife Bethania, N.C., franked with U.S. 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Richmond, Va, Mar 10" cds with matching "Due 10" straight line at left, additionally canceled by target with matching "Point Lookout, Md., Feb 24" cds, large" J.A. Patterson, Capt. & Provost Marshal" examiner's oval handstamp (type I), prisoner endorsement at left, with original enclosure datelined "Point Lookout, Maryland, Feb 22nd, 1864", Very Fine and choice, ex Dietz; with detailed biography & 2004 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $900