Lot
25 
U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., C, Jun 3, 5½PM, octagon datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63), used with 3¢ rose (65), both tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 3, 1863" cds on cover with multicolor patriotic labels to Columbia Pa., small shield label also tied by Penny Mail datestamp; 3¢ with pre-printing paper fold and faulty, Fine and attractive carrier patriotic use; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600.
The 1¢ stamp pays the carrier fee and the 3¢ the domestic letter rate. Illustrated in "The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867" by Don Evans on page 287, fig. 14-56.
Realized: $2,900