CHARLESTON PENNY POST: NINETY SIX / S.C. // JUL / 23 [1861] light blue cds with matching PAID 5 handstamp on cover to “Mrs. Mary C. Gayes, Charlotte St. two doors from Meeting St. Charleston, S.C.” Sender's directive "Care of Penny Post" at lower left, few tiny edge and larger flap tear. Very Fine and Scarce CHARLESTON PENNY POST use during Confederate period. Ex Nielsen and Calhoun. ONLY 5 CHARLESTON CARRIERS ARE LISTED IN THE SIEGEL CENSUS. CSA Catalog #CS-01, CV $3,500.  $2,200.