Camp Butler, Springfield Ill. 3c Rose (65), perf faults, tied by bold "Springfield Ill. Feb. 26, 1863" circular datestamp on small prisoner-of-war cover with embossed flaps to Washington, Texas, "Exd. G.S." examiner's marking and soldier endorsement at top from T. A. Elliott of Company D, 24th Texas Cavalry, addressed to his wife, pencil "via Washington City", entered C.S.A. mails with "Richmond Va. Mar. 9, 1863" circular datestamp and "DUE 10" handstamp, receipt docketing of April 9, missing backflap and some edge wear, Fine and extremely rare use from Camp Butler prison, this is the illustration example in the Harrison book (p. 133) which states "1 cover known", we know of at least one other cover with a different examiner's marking (Sale 869, lot 3387)

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