Arago: 5-cent Green Jefferson Davis

5-cent Green Jefferson Davis

5c Hoyer & Ludwig single on cover

Scott Catalogue CSA: 1

Description:

Single, 5-cent Confederate States Jefferson Davis, barely tied by manuscript cancel, addressed to Richmond, Virginia. Cover bears a double struck Nelson Station, Virginia, November 19, cancel at upper left. Docketing at left indicates letter was mailed from Dr. Jno M. Shelton, November 20, 1861.

Date:

November 19, 1861

Markings:

NELSON STATION/ Nov / 19 / VA [postmark] Dr. John M Shelton [sender] Hon. Wm C. Rives / Richmond / Virginia [recipient]

Medium:

paper; ink (green); adhesive

Dimensions:

7.6 x 14.0 cm (3 x 5.5 in.)

Museum ID:

2002.2001.10

Place:

Confederate States of America