Lot
2865 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, Stone 1. Horiz. pair with four large margins, tied by "Liberty, Va." cds on 1862 folded cover to Forest Depot, Bedford City, Va., some wear (reinforced edge splits) & cover toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Cover with fascinating contents which includes "I received a letter a day or two ago by underground railroad from Washington City." Contents talk of the sale of Property for $2500 and the sender recommends the purchase as the property "…is liable to confiscation at any time by the Yankee Government.".
Realized: $475