very rarepre-1900

Civil War Prisoner of War Flag of Truce Cover

Name: Civil War Prisoner of War Flag of Truce Cover
Brand: United States

United States · 1863 · 3 cents (US stamp on cover)

This historic Civil War cover facilitated mail delivery for a Prisoner of War via a Flag of Truce exchange in 1863. It bears postage for both Union and Confederate mail systems, representing a rare example of communication across enemy lines during the conflict.

During the American Civil War, Flag of Truce exchanges were one of the few authorized methods for mail to pass between the Union and Confederate states, particularly for prisoners of war, highlighting the humanitarian efforts amidst the conflict.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

civil-war postal-history prisoner-of-war flag-of-truce military

Catalog Numbers

scott65 (US stamp)

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,000

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.