Lot 798
1861, 3¢ rose, used with 1857, 1¢ blue (24), torn, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Oct 2, 1862" cds on cover to Lieut. of Co. E. 112th Regt. P.V. at Fort Saratoga near Washington D.C.; edge flaws and soiling, Fine and rare Civil War demonetized use prepaying the 1¢ carrier fee, A Rare Demonetized Usage of the 1¢ 1857 Issue To Prepay the Carrier Fee. .Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
If old stamps were used to prepay the 1¢ carrier fee, demonetization did not apply as shown by the usage here.
Realized: $300