5c Green, Stone 1-2 (1). Large margins to touched at sides, tied by "Richmond Va. Feb. 23, 1862" circular datestamp on oatmeal cover to Columbia S.C., clear strike of blue "ADVERTISED" straightline handstamp and crayon "2" rate, missing part of backflap, Very Fine and rare, this was advertised to locate the addressee, who would not have initially called for the letter, the 2c fee was to cover the cost of the advertising, such uses from Columbia S.C. are extremely rare

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