Lot 773
1861, 1¢ blue, used with 1857 3¢ dull red (26), pencil cancelled, both tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Mar 27" cds on attempted mixed franking of a carrier rate cover to Cincinnati Oh., reverse with indistinct "U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa." octagon datestamp, manuscript "Due 3, Old Stamp not recognized" notation, docketed as answered March 31, 1863; 3¢ small flaws, Fine and rare demonetized use; with 2003 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE ATTEMPTED DEMONETIZED USAGE OF THE 3¢ 1857 ISSUE.
Philadelphia apparently accepted the use of the 3¢ 1857 Issue as prepaying of the 3¢ letter rate, but it was not accepted at Cincinnati and as a result was marked "Due 3".
Realized: $575