LB18

Stampless PAID cover with the small single rim Manning SC CDS and "5 Pd" manuscript 6 JUN. Could be either 1861 or 1862. Addressed to Mrs. Agnes D. Richardson, Sumter SC. Initials "J. McD" appear above the rate of unknown significance. The initials may be receiving docketing indicating the name of the sender. They are not the initials of the postmaster. Manning SC was not known to have prepared provisional covers. Turned cover with an inside pre-war use with a missing stamp and a remnant of the Sumter SC CDS dated 1859 and addressed to Mr. James McDowel, Sumter SC. The addressee of the 1859 use matches the initials on the other side of the cover which strengthens the possibly that the initials are receiving docketing related to the second use. Minor period stain in the address, otherwise a very clean cover. Ex-Baum Collection.

$150.00

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