Lot
2511 
Confederacy, Atlanta, Ga./May 17, 1861. Cds tying United States 1857 3¢ dull red on cover to A.H. Stephens (Vice President) in Montgomery, Ala. with pale red illustrated "Southern Confederacy" publisher's advertisement, elaborate design showing Southern agriculture and industry, docketing at left indicates the writer was soliciting support to retain Thomas Howard as the Atlanta postmaster under the Confederate administration, Extremely Fine and attractive. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,700