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Lot
2960
Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ blue. Huge margins at touched at top right, small tear & hint of edge toning, tied by "Charleston, S.C./Apr. 25" cds on cover to Hon. W.H. Gist, Chief Dept. Con. & Man., Columbia, S.C. and endorsed "Ordnance Bureau" at top right, light wear & part of flap missing, F.-V.F. Scott No. 4 Estimate $300 - 400.
Interesting docketing on reverse, W.G. Eason answered and promised to make 5 Battery Wagons. Must consult Mr. D.L. as to the forge. Lopez has no drawings for Battery Wagons. William Henry Gist was Governor of South Carolina during the war.
Realized: $230