Lot 270
Black Hawk Point Col. T. Feb 15, second type "custom" cds on buff cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose (well centered) with target cancel, with original 1864 enclosure, Very Fine and attractive, ex Persson.Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
This postmark was used only in early 1864. The postmaster obtained these devices from private suppliers, rather than the Post Office Department in Washington.