Lot
1553 
Confederacy, 1863, 10¢ blue, tied by "Richmond Va., Aug 22, 1863" cds on adversity cover made from illustrated Charles Vandemark Portable Fences advertising circular to Sunny Side, Cumberland County, Va., original letter datelined "Dispatch Office, Richmond Aug. 21, 1863" asking for the purchase of a farm; some faults including cut for display, Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A REMARKABLE ADVERSITY COVER USE MADE FROM AN ILLUSTRATED FARM SCENE ADVERTISING CIRCULAR FOR PORTABLE FENCES.
This is a striking piece demonstrating the chronic paper shortage in the South. Poor quality paper has provided a short pencil letter and an advertising sheet for fencing used as an envelope.
Realized: $600