1862 Haywood, North Carolina Civil War Confederate Adversity Postal Cover 5c
State/Region: N C (North Carolina). The stamp is a Confederate States of America (CSA) 5-Cent Blue, most likely the 1862 issue featuring Jefferson Davis.
These were often used during the American Civil War after the CSA established its own postal service. The Envelope: The rough, brownish paper is characteristic of "adversity covers" used in the South during the later years of the war when high-quality paper became scarce due to the Union blockade. Haywood was a significant town in Chatham County, North Carolina, located at the confluence of the Haw and Deep Rivers.
During the 1860s, it was a busy trade hub and a stop on various stagecoach and postal routes. At Electro Antiques, we are dedicated to rescuing, rediscovering, and restoring this history of electronics and computing, reviving and preserving it for future generations. We also specialize in signs, advertising, and some ephemera.
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