Lot 4294
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, large margins, tied by bold "Charleston S.C. Feb 16" cds (type 4a) on circa 1865 cover to Timmonsville S.C.; cover lightly toned, Fine.Scott No. 12 Estimate $300 - 400.
THIS IS A "LAST DAY COVER" AS THE LOCAL POST OFFICE WAS CLOSED AND CHARLESTON EVACUATED BY CONFEDERATE MILITARY FORCES ON FEB. 17TH 1865.
The type 4a cds was only used after August 1864, properly dating this cover to 1865.
Realized: $325