5c Blue, Stone 2 (4). Full margins except slightly irregular at sides, deep rich color, tied by perfect strike of "Richmond Va. Jun. 16, 1862" circular datestamp on red General George B. McClellan captured Union Patriotic cover to Richmond post office box, addressed in pencil so probably mailed from the field, overpaid drop rate but presumably prepaid for whichever post office would be used, backflap removed, lightly cleaned and small repaired nick at top, Very Fine appearance, extremely scarce and unusual use, ex Telep and Freeman

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