FREE straightline with RICHMOND, VA., JUN 17, 1863, cds on Confederate States of America, Post Office Department, Official Business, Chief of the [Co]ntract Bureau imprint (CON-06c variety NOT LISTED in CSA catalog on 3¢ envelope) with “CO” of Contract omitted, on US U27, 3¢ star-die, H. St. Geo. Offutt signature, to William B. Stubb, Contractor, Oak Shade, Culpeper Co Va., part of top back flap missing. Ex John Vagnetti. $450.