CSA 1c, 5¢ olive green tied RICHMOND Va. NOV 1 1861 CDS with docketing of Oct 31, 1861 – FIRST MONTH USE – on pristine cover to Mr. John M. Pilcher, Ayletts, King William Co, Virginia.” $300.

John M Pilcher (1841-1924) entered the military service of the Confederate States, serving in Company D, Second Regiment, Local Defense Troops, from May, 1863 to April, 1865.