Lot
4229 
Confederacy, Kingston, Ga., 1861, 5¢ Black, orange entire with lovely press printed provisional marking, sharp strike of "Kingston, Ga., Sep. 4" cds and addressed to Capt. John W. Hooper, Company K 19 Geo Reg, Lynchburg, Va.; flap repaired, small wrinkle at top, Very Fine and choice; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 46XU1 $2,250.
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO KINGSTON 5¢ TYPE II ENTIRES, A GROSSLY UNDERCATALOGUED PROVISIONAL ENTIRE.
We record only two examples in our records:
1. Jul. 13, white entire to Hon. John B. Lamar at Athens, Ga., ex-Agre
2. Sep. 4, orange entire to Capt. John W. Hooper, Company K 19 Geo Reg, Lynchburg, Va. (The cover offered here).
A very rare Postmasters' Provisional that was missing from the great Caspary collection. The July 13 entire does not show a complete impression of the provisional marking.
Realized: $2,500