Lot
1829 
Confederacy, (Naval) Navy Yard, Columbus, Ga., "Ringgold Geo. Feb 14" perfect bold strike of Valentine's day cds with matching "Paid 10" straightline rating handstamp on orange buff cover addressed to James Mc. Baker C.S.N., care of Capt. Catesby airmail R. Jones C.S.N. at Columbus Navy Yard, Georgia; opening fault at top right affects rating, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
Commander Catesby ap R. Jones became famous when he relieved the wounded Admiral Franklin Buchanan and became acting Cammanding Officer of the CSS "Virginia" ("Merrimac") during its engagement with the USS "Monitor" at Hampton Roads Va. Lt. Baker was later assigned.
Realized: $375