Lot
3117 
Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green. Large margins, tied by Houston, Tex., Oct 10 cds's on cover to Sterling, Illinois with five "Adams Express Company. No. 1, Houston, Tex." wax seal impressions on reverse, manuscript $50.00 money package endorsement and "Houston Pd & Insd 1.75" express rate notation; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a remarkable express across-the-line usage by Adams Express Co. from Houston, Texas; with 1997 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 13 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,300