Lot Details

March United States Postal History

Featuring The Leonard Piszkiewicz Collection of Chicago Postal History, The Van Koppersmith Collection of Philadelphia Postal History and The Tony Dewey Collection of Hartford Postal History

March 28-29, 2023 New York City
LOT# : 3104
Date: 29.03.2023 - 17:00

Connecticut Postal History

double circle datestamp duplexed with target ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to "Chester H. Riley O.S., Co. A, 7th Reg. Conn. Volunteers, Prisoner of War at Belle Island, Virginia", endorsed "By Flag of Truce Boat to Richmond" and "Care of Gen. Meredith, Fortress Monroe", light wear including fold through stamp, very fine appearance, one of just eight covers recorded by Harrison to or from Belle Island Prison, ex-Walske

Belle Island Prison was open from June 1862 through October 1864. Whereas Richmond's Libby Prison was intended for officers, Belle Island held noncommissioned officers and privates. Sergeant Chester H. Riley was captured July 11, 1863 in the attack on Fort Wagner, South Carolina and died as a prisoner on February 29, 1864 in Richmond.

Scott 65
6
Starting Price: $300
Hammer Price: $2,000