2c Brown Red (8). Horizontal strip of five, large margins to barely in, tied by "Richmond Va. Sep. 20" datestamps and manuscript on large blue "Confederate States of America, War Department, Nitre and Mining Bureau" semi-official imprint cover to Wytheville Va., with matching enclosure (which may not originate as it is dated Sep. 21), slightly reduced at left and some wear incl. edge and backflap tears, appears Very Fine, a scarce and attractive use of a strip on a semi-official imprint cover, Scott Retail for strip of five on cover $4,500.00

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