Canton Miss., 5c Black entire
(14XU1). Absolutely perfect bold strike of provisional handstamp with
clear "Canton Miss. Jul. 24" (1861) circular datestamp on cover to Carroll
Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, usual filing pinholes, Extremely Fine example of
this fancy provisional handstamp -- the "P" at center of star is the
initial of Postmaster William Priestly, ex Wiseman, Hart (Image)