BE131

CSA #11 (AD) affixed sideways (4-Margin with central staining) tied by a much better than average strike of the Wartrace N & C RR (Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad) oval postmark APR 29 1863 (very early use as the EKU for this stamp is 4/21/1863). Addressed to Mr. B. L. Richard, Columbus, Miss. On arrival in Columbus, the original address was lined through, the cover marked “Missent & ford,” the Columbus, Miss CDS added 5 MAY (1863), and the cover sent on to another addressee Mrs. W. C. D. Vaught Care of Felix Walker, Selma, Alabama. No additional forwarding fee was assessed. Most unusual usage. Part of backflap missing. Apart from the light stain on the stamp, still a very fine cover.

SOLD $1,250.00