Lot 1765
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, two singles used in combination with 1857 1¢ blue (24), all tied by blue town cds on cover to Otter Creek Mich.; purple 1862 docketing, cover repaired upper right, some stamp flaws; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 Estimate $200 - 300.
A SCARCE ILLEGAL POST DEMONETIZED USE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE IN COMBINATION THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE.
The postmaster either did not notice or overlooked the use of the demonetized 1857 issue 1¢ and the letter went through the mails without penalty.
Realized: $230