BE99

Turned Cover -- 1st Used (inside): CSA #1 Stone 1 (not plated) (4-Margin and a very dry printing) with a Grid Cancel and the matching Big Lick, Va CDS 12 MAR (1862) addressed to Colin Bass Esq, Richmond, Va. 2nd Use (outside): CSA #6 Horz Pair (margins close top and bottom) tied by Grid Cancels and the same matching Big Lick, Va CDS to the left 15 JUL (1862) addressed to Mrs B. M. Sydnor Care of M. B. Sydnor, Richmond (Va). The two uses flank the 1 JUL 1862 rate change. Most unusual to have both uses of a turned cover from the same town. Big Lick (now known as Roanoke) is not a commonly seen Virginia postmark. Upper left corner flapped down to display both stamps. Part of backflap replaced for display purposes. Small edge and tear repairs to a very presentable appearance of a scarce usage. At the request of a collector, the cover was submitted for a current PF certificate. The certificate states "It is a genuine usage, the cover with scuffing and sealed tears at lower right, and the backflap portion replaced at top left."

SOLD $500.00