Lot
2239 
Confederacy, Baton Rouge, La., 1861, 5¢ Green & Carmine, large margins to in, tied by "Baton Rouge La., Nov. 1? 1861" circular datestamp on orange cover with military address to Capt. M.M. Farrot, Delta Rifles - 4th Regt. La. Volunteers in Berwick City, La.; sealed tear at right, reduced at left, F.-V.F. appearance, ex-Seybold, Caspary; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11X3 $10,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 5¢ BATON ROUGE PROVISIONAL WITH CRISS-CROSS BORDER.
Crown recorded only eleven covers with this Baton Rouge provisional stamp, all being single frankings.
The recipient's military unit was on guard duty at Atchafalaya River and Bayou Teche from October 1861 thru February 1862.