BE103

CSA #11a (AD) (4-Margin but close on the left Milky Blue) tied by a large framed Grid Cancel and also tied by the Canton, M(iss) CDS 23 MAY 1863. Canton, Miss was well known for using several different large grid cancel types. Soldier with Stars and Bars Patriotic Cover SN-4 with design and envelope in GREEN. Addressed to Miss Eliza Cunningham, Dallas, Texas. At this time, Dallas, Texas was a very small place. CSA mail to and from Dallas is scarce in its own right. Very scarce patriotic cover design and believed to be currently the only recorded example of a Canton Grid on a patriotic cover of any design. The cover has been professionally cleaned and restored to an overall Very Fine appearance.

SOLD $3,500.00