Lot
4047 
Confederacy, Alexandria Va, May 23 1861 - Last Day of Confederate Usage From Alexandria, cds with matching circular grid cancel that ties U.S. 1857, 3¢ dull red on orange cover addressed to Mr. E. Grove Agent, Luray, Page Co., Va., docketed "May 22/61, Partlow Hill & Co."; backflap opening tear, Very Fine, ex-Thayer. Scott No. 26 Estimate $300 - 400.
This was the last day of Confederate usage from Alexandria as the town was formally occupied the next day by the Union Army.
Realized: $675