BE93

CSA #1 Stone 2 (not plated) two singles tied to the cover by the double rim Kings Ferry, Fla CDS with a second strike of the same CDS to the left 28 JUL (1862). Adversity Cover with the right stamp affixed over the red embossing of USA Postal Stationery. The original right stamp was removed some time ago to display the embossing underneath. The current stamp on the right is a replacement which has been flapped down from the top right for exhibit purposes to display the embossing and to restore the cover to its original appearance. One of only four recorded covers with the Kings Ferry, Fla double rim postmark. Addressed to Miss Sue E. Groovinstine, Blunts Ferry, Fla, Care of Thos C. Higenbotham Esqr. This cover was used as an illustration on Page 347 of the Collector’s Guide to Confederate Philately Second Edition. Very Clean Cover.

SOLD $2,500.00