Lot
4277 
Confederacy, 1862, 5¢ light blue, De La Rue printing, four margins, slightly affected by cover wrinkling, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul 8 1862" cds on light buff cover to Aiken S.C., manuscript "Official Business" notation at top left, manuscript "due" rating and "5" cent due handstamp; cover tear at bottom right, still a Very Fine use. Scott No. 6 Estimate $200 - 300.
Sender was apparently unaware of the July 1st rate change to 10¢ for any distance. Except for Post Office business, all business mail was subject to standard postage rates.
Realized: $160