Memphis Tenn., 5c Red (56X2). Positions 29/37, vertical pair, full margins to slightly in at bottom, tied by partly clear strike of "Memphis Ten. Aug.? 8" (1861) circular datestamp on 7-Star Confederate Flag overall Patriotic cover (F7-2B) to Raleigh N.C., Saunders, Clark & Jones imprint, some edgewear and erosion at top left corner, barely reduced at left

VERY FINE. A COLORFUL AND RARE USE OF A PAIR OF THE 5-CENT MEMPHIS PROVISIONAL ON A COVER WITH A CONFEDERATE 7-STAR FLAG OVERALL PATRIOTIC DESIGN.

The F7-2B design contains a prominent flagstaff, in contrast to F7-2A which lacks the flagstaff. As an overall design covering the entire envelope it is visually striking, and it's use with the Memphis Postmaster's provisional is very rare.

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