Canton Miss. Jun. 1, 1861 --
First Day of the Confederate Postal System. Absolutely perfect strike
of circular datestamp with "Paid" and "5" in circle handstamps on cover to
Carroll Hoy & Co. New Orleans, usual filing pinholesEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST COVERS KNOWN DATED ON JUNE 1, 1861, THE FIRST DAY OF THE CONFEDERATE POSTAL SYSTEM.
Of the June 1st covers we have handled, this is the clearest datestamp strike, appearing as if printed. (Image)