CSA 11-AD, 10¢ blue pair used with light RICHMOND / Va. cds on 3¢ star-die entire #U27 with official imprint of the Post Office Department, Official Business, Chief of the Appointment Bureau (CSA Catalog type APP-04), private use to Mrs. M. D. P. Wise, Methodist Female College, Columbia, S.C. Light crease in left stamp and tiny tear at bottom margin. Opening flap tears. $350.

Margaret Douglas Pettitt Wise (1803-1866) was mother to George D. Wise. His uncle was Brig. Gen. Henry A. Wise (also Virginia governor).