Charleston S.C., 5¢ Blue #16X1 tied by Charleston, S.C. Oct. 17, 1861 dcds on cover to J. R. Minter, Mount Tabor. S.C., missing part of top flap and cover repair at top, stamp with scuff at top center, Very Fine appearance. John R. Minter was a store keeper and farmer before and after the war, as well as the postmaster at Mount Tabor until the war began. [SC] SCV $2,500. $700.