Lot 515
U.S.; General Issues, 1861 3¢ Pigeon Blood Pink on Cover, #64a; 63, "Stamps small corner fault at top right", to Chester, PA, along with 1¢ paying the Carrier fee plus 3¢ domestic postage, tied by matching grid cancels and partial Philadelphia, PA 1861 cds, very attractive and rare usage; small flap damage, Very Fine. Ex. Alexander and Pacetti. 2015 P.F. cert, 1973 P.F. cert (photocopy).
Scott $5,045. The finest of only three recorded 1¢ blue and 3¢ pigeon blood pink combination usages .
Estimate $3,000-3,500.
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