Lot
4214 
Confederacy, Adams. Express. Co. Charleston S.C. May 17, partial strike of blue oval handstamp on U.S. 3¢ star die entire (U27) addressed to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "By Adams Express Co." at top, entered U.S. mails for local delivery with "U.S. P.O. Despatch, Phila, May 24, 11 AM" octagonal datestamp with partial "Drop 1 ct" circular handstamp, additional manuscript "Paid R" at top center; no flap, tape stain and tears at top, Fine, a rare to-the-mails use from the C.S.A. Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF LESS THAN 5 RECORDED ADAMS & CO. CHARLESTON S.C. EXPRESS USAGES.
Realized: $650