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Sale 59: The Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston Postal History

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Charleston Postmarks During the Confederacy

Lot 4229    

Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Dec 2 1862, cds on small salmon cover addressed to W. D. Mitchell, Lt. Col. 29th Regt. Ga. Vol., Savannah Ga., unusual endorsement "A.C. Lee, Rebel Troops" at upper left, unusual sequence of rate markings including Charleston "Paid 10" circled rate handstamp (CSA type G) overstruck with bold large "10" due rating handstamp (CSA type K), small red "10" rating handstamp cross out in pencil and red crayon "2" at bottom, Jan. 1863 answer docketing at left, reverse with ½" x 1" rectangular mucilage stain over backflaps possibly from an express label, Very Fine, ex-Emerson, Everett.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

AN ATTRACTIVE AND INTERESTING COVER BEING THE LISTING EXAMPLE WITH THIS COMBINATION OF RATE MARKINGS.

Realized: $270

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