Lot
2811 
Confederacy, Richmond, Va., Jan 18, 1862. Cds (Powell type 2a) and "Paid" handstamp with pencil "2" cents drop letter rate on obsolete U.S. 1860 3¢ Star Die entire with crossed out indicia, locally addressed to "Pres Eliezander Stephens" [sic], flap removed as usual for Stephens correspondence, docketing on back indicates sender was a Confederate soldier in Richmond hospital requesting a discharge, Very Fine, extremely rare 2¢ rate on old U.S. entire. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $725