BE94

CSA #1 Stone 1 (not plated) with a large white transient printing flaw variety (1-1-v7 in the new catalog) (4-Margin with a lower sheet margin) tied by a full strike of the double rim Corinth, Miss CDS 7 MAY (1862). At this time, Corinth, Miss used two different postmarks -- a large balloon seen elsewhere in this exhibit which is the much more common of the two and the much scarcer smaller double rim. Stars and Bars Patriotic Cover Type F11-5 in full color with Imprint 34 “T. Fitzwilliam, Stationer, 76 Camp St., N. O.” In the middle of the backflap is a small period label in red “A letter softens the pain of absence.” This cover was used as an illustration on Page 348 of the Collector’s Guide to Confederate Philately Second Edition. Minor repair to the lower right corner, otherwise Very Fine. An exceptional cover.

SOLD $3,000.00