10c Milky Blue, Die B (12a). Large margins all around, faint gum toning, tied by "Richmond Va. Aug. 6, 1863" circular datestamp on red and blue "Lincoln" surrounded by Flags and Eagle captured Union Patriotic cover to Pamplin's Depot Va., soldier's endorsement at left, top flap expertly added (the paper mesh matches exactly and if we did not know this cover's history, we would not have detected it)

EXTREMELY FINE. A PHENOMENAL ADVERSITY USE OF A LINCOLN PATRIOTIC COVER WITH A STAMP DEPICTING JEFFERSON DAVIS.

From a 1958 Fox sale and ex McCarren.

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