CSA 8, 2¢ brown red with large to huge margins on three sides, tied by CHARLESTON S.C. Paid Nov 11 186 RARE USEof Welch/Calhoun cds type AN-18a with integral “Paid” cds without last digit of year; on cover addressed to Major Joseph Abney, 27th Regt. S.C. V., Charleston SC; bottom edge mended but could be improved, reduced slightly at left, PREPAID 2¢ DROP RATE USE, ex Lemley, Karrer, and Burton; signed Dietz. $800.

Col. Joseph Abney bio on linked page.