US 26, 3¢ dull red tied bold CULPEPER C.H. Va. APR 17 1861 circular datestamp on neat cover to famed nurseryman Franklin Davis Staunton Va. FIRST DAY COVER of VIRGINIA DAY OF SECESSION. Small part of top back flap missing, o/w Very Fine. Said to be only five recorded Virginia secession day covers. Ex John Vagnetti.  $2,200.