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Sale 83: Gems of Philately

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1861 Demonetization

Lot 21    

(Carrier Fee) Philadelphia, Pa, Sep 9, 1861, cds with matching grid cancels tying 1¢ blue, type I (18) and 3¢ rose (65) on "The Union & Constitution" Flag red and blue patriotic design cover to Howard Pa., Extremely Fine and choice; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE DEMONETIZED USAGE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE TO PREPAY THE CARRIER FEE.

If old stamps were used to prepay the 1¢ carrier fee, demonetization did not apply as shown by the usage here.

Realized: $2,900

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