BE151

CSA #1 Stone 2 (not plated) (margin just in at left) tied by the Carolina City NC Paid 5 handstamp (Type B in the new CSA catalog) 8 MAR (1862). Large Dragoon Patriotic Cover Type SM-1 with Verse 5 ("Bright Banner of Freedom..".). Addressed to Miss Julian Smith, Love Lady, Caldwell Co NC. Minor reduction at the top and a professional repair to the lower edge with a professional cleaning. Believed to be the only recorded patriotic cover with this unusual Carolina City Paid 5 handstamp used as a postmark.

$1,250.00 SOLD