Lot
2642 
Confederacy, Atlanta, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black. Neat strike of Provisional handstamp with "Atlanta Ga./(Aug.) 21, 1861" cds on cover to Sandersville, Ga., cover with colorless embossed corner card of the "Executive Department, Georgia" (Dietz I), included is original enclosure to Capt. Warthen from W. Hunt regarding Troop movement, enclosure with some edge splits, slightly reduced at left just affecting corner card, Very Fine and scarce, one of only four known examples of this Postmasters' Provisional marking & the only example on a Semi-Official envelope, ex-MacBride with his notes, "Superb! One of the finest examples I ever saw!". Scott No. 6XU5 $1,500.
Realized: $1,000