cover Johnson's Island (Ohio), cover to Statesville, N.C., franked with U.S. 3c Rose (65), faults, target cancel (not tied) and 'Sandusky O. Feb 17 '65' double circle d.s. and CSA 10c Blue (11), ample to large margins, light toning, both stamps tied by 'Richmond Va Mar 5' c.d.s., bold 'Prisoner's Letter, Examined C.S., Johnsons Island O.' large oval prison h.s. (Dietz type II), ms. 'per Flag of Truce, via Fortress Monroe', lacking portion of flap, U.S. stamp some staining from adhesive, otherwise very fine cover, Dietz $600.00, Scott retail $1,000.00 photo

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cover Johnson's Island (Ohio), cover to Statesville, N.C., franked with U.S. 3c Rose (65), faults, target cancel (not tied) and 'Sandusky O. Feb 17 '65' double circle d.s. and CSA 10c Blue (11), ample to large margins, light toning, both stamps tied by 'Richmond Va Mar 5' c.d.s., bold 'Prisoner's Letter, Examined C.S., Johnsons Island O.' large oval prison h.s. (Dietz type II), ms. 'per Flag of Truce, via Fortress Monroe', lacking portion of flap, U.S. stamp some staining from adhesive, otherwise very fine cover, Dietz $600.00, Scott retail $1,000.00 photo