CSA 2-P, 10¢ light blue Paterson (faulty) tied RICHMOND Va. JAN 31 1863 cds (type 4a, used December 1862 through February 1863) on large waving 11-star flag patriotic (type F11-5, verse 46, imprint 33, CV $1,500 for patriotic with more common stamp), to Mrs. J.C. Granbury care of C. Crew & Son Richmond Va., thus an OVERPAID DROP USE. Such uses are not uncommon in busy Richmond where soldiers would often drop mail as a favor for those in the field, using an already stamped envelope, stain at center, Ex Harry Muldrow. SCV $2,250 on common patriotic. $700.