Items for Sale - Prisoner of War & Civilian Flag of Truce Section 3 - Item# 21637
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Item# 21637

CIVILIAN FLAG OF TRUCE: CSA 11c, 10¢ greenish blue (4 margins) tied by RICHMOND Va. JAN 19 (1864) cds (type 6) on through the lines cover to Oliver McFerson (sic - McPherson) Snow Camp, Alamance Co. NC with “For Flag of Truce Fortress Monroe” written across top. The cover originated from somewhere in the north as an inside envelope for the outer one franked with Union postage and discarded at the transfer point. Sealed edge tear at left center, folded over a bit at top and small reduction on the right not affecting any markings. Ex Harry Muldrow. $300.

Price: $300