Lot
3253 
Philadelphia Pa., Jan 31, blue cds with red "PAID" and "6" in double-ocatagon rating handstamps on 1852 folded letter to Millwell N.J. at double the 3¢ letter rate, Extremely Fine gem strikes. Estimate $200 - 300.
This is an unusual use of the "6" double-octagon rating handstamp that was previously used only for incoming ship letters.