Lot 1657
Confederacy, Old Capitol Prison, Washington D.C., prisoner of war orange cover endorsed "per flag of truce" bearing 10¢ greenish blue (12) tied by "Richmond Va., Feb 1" cds addressed to Mobile Ala., red "Approved by ______ Provost Marshal, Washington D.C." examiner's handstamp (Type V) with manuscript "Henry B. Todd, Capt." examiner's signature, Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
A CHOICE USE FROM OLD CAPITOL PRISON WITH THE RED PROVOST MARSHAL EXAMINER'S HANDSTAMP.
Realized: $1,050