Lot
4207 
Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Jun 1 1861, partial cds ties mostly removed U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Aiken S.C., additional more complete strike on reverse of cover, "Held for Postage" fancy handstamp; part of back removed, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "HELD FOR POSTAGE" MARKING USED IN THE C.S.A. PERIOD.
As compared with the other Jun. 1st cover, this shows that the demonetized stamp was not recognized at the Charleston post office, with the stamp likely defaced before the letter was forwarded to Aiken S.C.
Realized: $1,350