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CSA #6 Horz Pair (almost 4-Margin) tied by a full strike of the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 3a 30 MAY 1862. Flag Over Cannon Patriotic Cover Type CN-1C
(12 Stars) in Black with Verse 39 (“stand firmly by your cannon...”)
and Imprint 32 (Sold by Starke & Cordozo, Richmond”). Addressed to
Mrs. P. F. Willis, Wrightsboro, Columbia Co., Ga. Cover most likely
sent by Pvt Alonza D. Willis of Co H Cobb's Georgia Legion Infantry
home to his wife Palatire M. Willis. At the time of this cover, the
unit was in northern Virginia. The 1860 census lists Alonzo Willis’
occupation as “Overseer.” Clean cover with just a little edge
wear. |
$1,150.00 |