Lot
2491 
1863, 2¢ black. Scissor separated trimming perfs, tied by partial 1864 Washington D.C. cds and target duplex on prisoner of war cover from Old Capitol Prison, locally addressed, superb strike of "Passed Military Prison W.P. Wood Supt." examiner handstamp (circular type I); cover with small tear at top center, corner repair at top right and partial backflap, otherwise Very Fine, rare with only 93 covers known from this prison and only a few franked with a 2¢ Blackjack, ex Emerson, Burrows; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,200