US U26, 3¢ star-die entire tied RICHMOND Va. APR 23 1861 CDS (type 1a) on cover to F.T. Anderson Glenwood Rockbridge Cty Virginia with pencil content docketing Carlton Chamberlayne & Co April 23/61; flap faults and bit of staining. Independent State Use (ISU); Virginia seceded April 17 and joined the Confederacy May 7 – a very short window for ISU, CCV $250. Ex Harry Muldrow. $90.