Lot
2838 
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Faults & margin in at the top left, tied by the small "Charleston, S.C./Sep. 28, 1861" double circle postmark on orange cover addressed to "Col. Thomas H. Connors, Friendship P.O., S.C.", cover with colorless shield embossed advertising corner crease at the upper left corner "Hayden & While 250, King Street, Charleston S.C.", cover with edge repairs at the top including reflapping, but despite the stamp faults & the repairs still a very clean and presentable cover, Fine. Scott No. 16X1 $2,500.
Could not find a Col. Thomas H. Connors associated with the Confederate Army, so title most likely honorary. Signed "Dietz" on the reverse.
Realized: $290