Lot
1276 
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Paterson, irregular margins at sides touching design, tied by "Richmond, Va., Feb 3, 1863" cds on overpaid drop cover addressed to Dr. Thomas P. Shields, Richmond with endorsement "Kindness, Mr. Saml Booken", reverse struck with "Advertised 2" fancy oval handstamp and second strike of "Richmond Va., Feb 6, 1863" cds; flap tear affecting cds, F.-V.F. and scarce. Scott No. 2b Estimate $300 - 400.