US U27, 3¢ star-die tied CULPEPER C.H. Va. MAY 31 1861 cds - THE LAST DAY OF U.S. POSTAGE IN THE CONFEDERACY. Fresh entire addressed to Mrs. Lucetta Y. Bouton, Rochelle, Madison Co[unty] Va. Ex Wulfekuhler, MacBride (his long penciled description on verso), and John Vagnetti. Lynchpin date in any Confederate collection. $500.