GA1222

CSA #2b Paterson Dark Blue (4-Margin) tied by the small double circle Augusta, Ga CDS (date not fully apparent). Addressed to Mr. J. Belknap Smith, Columbia Mines, Ga. Very Fine Cover and an Extremely Fine Paterson Dark Blue stamp. Joseph Belknap Smith (1815-1888) was a businessman and mine owner (copper and gold) in Wilkes and Columbia counties, Georgia. Columbia Mines, Georgia, in Columbia County was named for the gold mines in the area (Columbia Mining Company). The Smith family papers are archived at Duke University.

$450.00

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