10c Blue, Frameline (10).
Position 5, full top frameline, right side mostly complete and about half
of left frameline visible, full margins all around, tied by "Gainesville
Ala." circular datestamp on green cover with oval Standing Soldier and
11-Star Confederate Flag, "For Land & Life, Children and Wife" Slogan
Patriotic design (Dietz Ty. F-C-1a), repaired opening nicks at top
left, light folds and faint toningA FINE AND SPECTACULAR COVER. THE FRAMELINE STAMP IS EXTREMELY RARE ON ANY FORM OF PATRIOTIC -- THIS DESIGN IS A RARITY IN ITS OWN RIGHT.
The uniformed officer resembles General P. G. T. Beauregard, but it is listed simply as "soldier" in Dietz. Ex Brooks, MacBride and Meroni (Image)
10c Dark Blue, Frameline
(10c). Large margins with full framelines at top and right, mostly
complete at bottom and trace at left, intense shade and proof-like
impression, tied by "Claiborne Ala." circulard datestamp on
adversity cover to Greenville Ala. made from printer's typeface
catalogue, flap folded over for display, tear in
backflapEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB STAMP ON A MOST UNUSUAL ADVERSITY COVER. ALSO BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY KNOWN FRAMELINE COVER FROM THIS ALABAMA POST OFFICE.
Scott Retail $2,500.00 for an ordinary cover (Image)
10c Blue, Frameline (10).
Large margins with two full framelines at sides and trace at bottom, rich
color, tied by bold "Gordonsville Va. Oct. 13" circular datestamp on yellow
cover to Columbia S.C., Extremely Fine and choice Frameline cover (Image)