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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Prisoner of War Covers - Northern Prisons (Point Lookout to Rock Island)

Lot 2515    

Confederacy, Rock Island Barracks, Rock Island, Ill., examiners oval handstamp on pristine oatmeal cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, pre-use crease, tied by "Rock Island Ill. May 17 '64" duplex, addressed to Miss Kate E. Perry at Rock Island Ill., original prisoner letter begging Miss Perry for articles of clothing (and sizes) of which he is destitute (hat, shirt, shoes) and signed "John R. Rogers, Barrack No. 17, Rock Island, Illinois", Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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