Union Prisons, Cover Balance. 38 covers, extensive range of prisons, censor markings and destinations, most are franked with U.S. No. 65, also one dual franking with Confederate No. 11, plus a solo No. 11 on an inner southbound cover, prisons include Camp Douglas, Elmira, Point Lookout, Johnson's Island, Camp Chase, Fort Delaware, Fort Warren, Rock Island, Camp Morton (scarce), Old Capitol Prison, David's Island, Hart's Island, Ohio State Penitentiary, also Provost Marshal Military District of Washington, town, censor and due markings are generally clear and identifiable -- some are quite bold, mixed condition with cover or stamp flaws to be found, overall an extensive and desirable group, several P.F. or C.S.A. certificates accompany, see website PDF for complete scan

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