VA3208

CSA #1 Horz Pair Stone 1 (not plated) (margin close at bottom right and partial short transfers at the bottom corners of both stamps and a large random overinking flaw in "AMERICA" of the right stamp) tied by the Richmond, Va CDS Powell Type 2b 24 DEC 1861 (Christmas Eve cover). Addressed to Col John B. Lamar, Macon, Geo. Period notation at lower left "If Col Lamar is not in town hand to Mrs. Whittle." Period receiving docketing at left in red which identifies the sender Dr. J. M. Green. Part of top back flap missing, and a small sealed edge tear at top center. Exceptionally clean cover. John Basil Lamar (1812-1862), a Georgia politician and a wealthy Georgia planter, served as a staff officer (Voluntary ADC) to his brother-in-law Brig-Gen (later Maj-Gen) Howell Cobb. Col Lamar was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cramptons Gap (part of the Battle of South Mountain, Maryland) 9/15/1862 and died of his wounds the next day.

$400.00

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