Lot
2698 
Confederacy, Thomasville, Ga., 1861, 5¢ black. Clear strikes of Provisional "Paid 5" markings on wonderful Patriotic cover with 7-Star Flag design (Dietz F7-12) with control mark on back dated Jun. 21, postmarked on front "Thomasville, Ga., Jul. 26" (1861) & addressed to Washington, Ga., slightly reduced at right & couple small toned spot, flap torn, Very Fine. Scott No. 82XU1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A lovely Provisional usage on a Patriotic cover. Crown records only 8 examples of the Provisional & this being the sole example on a Patriotic cover. .
Realized: $2,000