Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC

Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue. Margins except in at top, tied by blue crayon "Way Sept 14th /61" postmark and cancel on cover to Pocotaligo S.C.; stains and faults, partial flap, Fine.
Scott No. 16X1; $2,500.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WAY USE OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ BLUE PROVISIONAL.

This way letter was likely put onto a train en route to Savannah for delivery at Pocotaligo. The 1¢ way fee would have been collected in cash on delivery.