Lot
1973 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, huge top sheet margin, roulettes show clearly on three other sides, bright color, tied by "Baton Rouge La. Feb 24" cds on circa 1862 orange cover to Athens Ga., no backflap, stamp with two small tears at right and light edge toning, still Very Fine, ex-Hulme; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1 var.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ BATON ROUGE ROULETTE ON COVER.
This cover dates from the first Confederate occupation period, prior to evacuation on May 7, 1862, and re-occupation by Confederates on August 21, 1862.
Realized: $1,000