Lot
1594 
Confederacy, Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C., prisoner of war folded letter datelined "Old Capitol Prison", addressed locally to a past acquaintance at the Patent Office, franked with well centered U.S. 1863, 2¢ black (73), some light gum toned perfs at top, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec. 16 '63" cds duplexed with target cancel, boxed "Henry R. Todd" Provost Marshal's Office examiner handstamp (Harrison box type Ia) with manuscript "CWT" initials (Charles W. Thompson); right portion of lettersheet missing, Very Fine; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A VERY RARE BLACKJACK USAGE PAYING THE DROP RATE FROM OLD CAPITOL PRISON BEARING A RARE PROVOST MARSHALL EXAMINER'S MARKING.
Realized: $750