Lot
1175 
Confederacy, New Orleans, La., 1861, 5¢ red brown, horizontal pair, large to huge margins, tied by "Paid" handstamps and "New Orleans La., 17 Sep" cds as forwarding postage on cover originally mailed with blue "Portsmouth Va., 10 Paid, Jun 25, 1861" integral cds addressed to Duncan G. Campbell, Box No 3260, New Orleans", endorsed "Forwarded with best wishes of Capt. Hunter, C.S. Navy", forwarded after almost three months to Warrenton Va. with pair; couple small sealed tears, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 62X4 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A REMARKABLE USE OF NEW ORLEANS PROVISIONAL STAMPS TO FORWARD MAIL.
Realized: $2,400