5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large margins to just clear at top and left, tied by "Montgomery Ala. Jun. 13, 1862" circular datestamp on blue overall lithographed Garrett & Pollard illustrated advertising cover with anvil, plow and long saw blade, addressed to Lumberton N.C., "DUE 5" straightline handstamp at top, top flap replaced and mended tear at top, stamp lifted and reaffixed, Very Fine appearance and an attractive design, the rate change to 10c had occurred 12 days prior, though this would likely have been a 10c rate for over 500 miles prior to June 1, this is the perfect companion to the No. 2 cover offered in the following lot, ex Felton

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