Lot
74 
Denver City Col Oct 3, clear blue strike of double circle handstamp with duplex target killer tying 1861 3¢ rose on official 1863 cover from the United States Branch Mint, Denver City to the U.S. Assay Office, New York, 3¢ with defective perfs due to placement at edge of cover, Very Fine and attractive, The third type Denver territorial cds, with any reference to "territory" omitted. Coloradans were already lobbying for statehood, although it was not accomplished until 1876. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $150